Equinix AM11 International Business Exchange™
Status: Operational / Continuous Interconnection Optimization (May 2026) | Location: Lemelerbergweg 28, 1101 AH Amsterdam
Project Overview
Equinix AM11 stands as a vital infrastructure cornerstone within Equinix’s Amsterdam Southeast Campus, playing a strategic role far beyond that of a traditional colocation or raw compute facility. Positioned directly adjacent to AM7, the site serves as a major interconnection gateway for Tier-1 cloud providers, hyperscalers, internet service providers, enterprises, and global network carriers seeking low-latency access to Europe’s most interconnected digital ecosystem. Its location within the Amsterdam campus enables highly efficient campus cross-connects spanning less than 10 kilometers, while direct high-capacity fiber routes to AM1, AM2, and AM5 create seamless connectivity across the broader Equinix metro architecture. This dense interconnection environment allows organizations to rapidly scale hybrid and multicloud deployments while maintaining high levels of redundancy, resilience, and operational flexibility. By mid-2026, AM11 has become a foundational node for Equinix Fabric® and the advanced Fabric Intelligence control plane, which introduces AI-driven orchestration capabilities that allow enterprises to automate hybrid-multicloud networking using natural language and agentic AI workflows. Through these innovations, customers can dynamically provision secure virtual connections, optimize traffic paths, and simplify complex infrastructure management tasks across distributed environments. In addition to its strategic connectivity advantages, AM11 is engineered for high-density performance, supporting power delivery of up to 4.05 kW per cabinet while maintaining stringent operational efficiency standards. The facility aligns closely with the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact, reflecting Equinix’s broader sustainability commitments through energy-efficient cooling systems, optimized power utilization, and environmentally responsible operational practices. As digital transformation accelerates across Europe, AM11 continues to serve as a critical platform for cloud exchange, AI-enabled networking, enterprise interconnection, and next-generation digital infrastructure deployment.
Quick Facts
| Field | Value |
| Project Name | Equinix AM11 International Business Exchange™ |
| Location | Lemelerbergweg 28, 1101 AH Amsterdam |
| Status | Operational / Continuous Interconnection Optimization (May 2026) |
| Commissioning | Initially transitioned to Equinix; fully integrated into campus fabric. |
| Total IT Load | 9.0 MW |
| Total Capacity | 19,536 sq. ft ($1,815 \text{ m}^2$) of colocation space / ~1,000+ total cabinets. |
| Tier Level | Tier III+ (Equinix Global IBX Standard - 99.9999% Uptime) |
| Project Type | Network Edge, Interconnection & Peering Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Amsterdam |
| Population | ~920,000 |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~2.5 Million |
| City GDP | ~$115 Billion USD |
| Per Capita Income | $65,000+ USD |
| City Tier | Tier 1 |
| Key Strengths | Highly developed digital economy, primary European connectivity hub, dense subsea cable landing point, strong political stability, supportive regulatory environment for digital infrastructure. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Equinix |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Dutch Data Center Association (DDA) / TenneT (Grid). |
| Construction Contractor | Equinix Global Smart Build Teams. |
| MEP Engineering | 2N Power Redundancy; N+1 Cooling; Decoupled Dehumidification. |
| Network Connectivity | Native access to Equinix IX, AMS-IX, NL-ix, and ERA-IX. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual high-voltage feeds with high-efficiency static UPS systems. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 9.0 MW |
| UPS Redundancy | $2N$ Power Architecture. |
| Cooling System | N+1 High-Efficiency Cooling with Direct Ambient Air Economization. |
| Connectivity | Ultra-dense fiber ecosystem (Cogent, EuNetworks, Eurofiber). |
| PUE Target | < 1.20 |
| Energy Mix | 100% Sustainable Renewable Energy (EU Guarantees of Origin). |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2024 |
| Construction Start | 2025 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | 2026 |
| Full Buildout | 2026 / early 2027 |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | US$34 Million (Initial Asset Acquisition) + Continuous Capex upgrades. |
| Funding | Equinix Corporate Capital. |