Equinix (RJ1) Data Center

Equinix stands as the world’s leading digital infrastructure company, providing a trusted platform where digital leaders aggregate and interconnect the foundational technology that drives global success. In Brazil, their Rio de Janeiro data centers represent some of the largest carrier neutral facilities in the country. Serving as a massive digital hub, these sites house more than 385 companies, enabling a robust ecosystem where businesses can thrive through high performance connectivity and proximity to key partners.

The Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan Area is anchored by two International Business Exchange™ buildings, which offer a combined colocation space of approximately 5,200 square meters 56,000 square feet. This footprint includes 1,400 square meters of fully built out whitespace designed to accommodate diverse hardware needs. Whether a company requires full cabinets, partial cabinets, shared rackspace, or secure cages, the facility is engineered to provide flexible scaling options for evolving digital requirements.

One of the primary advantages of the Rio facilities is the dense concentration of over 75 service providers and leading global networks. This environment allows RJ1 and RJ2 clients to interconnect directly with one another, as well as with the extensive network of companies located in Equinix’s São Paulo facilities. By bypassing the public internet to connect directly with digital supply chain partners, businesses can significantly reduce latency and increase the security of their data transfers.

The infrastructure is built to support demanding workloads with a maximum power density of 2 kW per rack. Reliability is maintained through rigorous redundancy protocols, featuring N+1 configurations for both electrical systems and cooling. This ensures that the environment remains stable and operational even during maintenance or unexpected equipment failure. Additionally, the site functions as a vital peering location for carriers, boasting 58 peering networks and access to a major Internet Exchange Point.

Security and operational excellence are validated by a comprehensive suite of international certifications. The Rio de Janeiro centers are DSS PCI, ISO 27001, and SAS70 Type 2 certified, among others. These standards cover everything from energy management ISO 50001 and business continuity ISO 22301 to quality management ISO 9001 and rigorous financial reporting controls SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type II, ensuring that client data is managed within a highly regulated and secure environment.

Beyond the technical hardware, Equinix provides a suite of professional amenities designed to support the staff who manage these systems. The facilities include conference rooms, work kiosks, and Wi Fi for administrative tasks, as well as breakrooms and showers for comfort during long shifts. Technical support is bolstered by the Remote Hands service and on site availability of crash carts and loaner tools, ensuring that maintenance and troubleshooting can occur seamlessly at any hour.