Equinix MB2 Mumbai: Flagship Interconnection & Cloud Gateway Hub
Status: Operational / Fully Integrated Campus Node | Location: Plot No. 37, Chandivali Farm Road, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400072, India
Project Overview
Equinix MB2 is a flagship three-story International Business Exchange (IBX) data center strategically located in Mumbai's Chandivali digital corridor, one of India's most significant connectivity and colocation hubs. Originally developed as GPX India's landmark GPX2 facility, the data center became part of Equinix's global platform following the company's acquisition of GPX India in 2020. MB2 provides approximately 32,529 square feet (3,022 m²) of high-density colocation whitespace designed to support enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud deployments, and mission-critical digital workloads. The facility is interconnected through a physically diverse, high-capacity dark fiber ring with the nearby MB1 and MB3 data centers, forming Equinix's highly resilient Chandivali Campus and enabling low-latency connectivity across multiple facilities. As one of India's most carrier-dense digital gateways, MB2 hosts an extensive ecosystem of telecommunications providers, internet service providers, cloud platforms, enterprises, and financial institutions, allowing customers to establish direct and secure interconnections with key business partners. The facility also provides access to major cloud on-ramps, critical subsea cable systems landing in Mumbai, and leading internet exchanges, strengthening regional and international connectivity. Built with resilient power and cooling infrastructure, advanced physical security, and redundant network architecture, MB2 supports high-density computing, AI-ready deployments, and hybrid multi-cloud environments. Its strategic location, rich interconnection ecosystem, and scalable infrastructure make Equinix MB2 a vital digital hub for organizations expanding their presence across India and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Equinix MB2 Mumbai: Flagship Interconnection & Cloud Gateway Hub |
| Location | Plot No. 37, Chandivali Farm Road, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400072, India |
| Status | Operational / Fully Integrated Campus Node |
| Commissioning | Initial Acquisition & Rebranding: Q3 2020 / Full Equinix IBX Integration: 2021–2022 |
| Total IT Load | ~6 MW – 8 MW Critical IT Capacity |
| Total Capacity | ~10 MW Gross Substation Capacity across 32,529 sq ft (3,022 m²) colocation whitespace |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent / Concurrent Maintainability (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOC 1/2, TIA-942 Certified) |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Carrier-Neutral Colocation & Hyper-Connected Interconnection Data Center |
City Profile
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| City Name | Mumbai |
| Population | ~18.4 Million (Urban Agglomeration) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~18.4 Million (Mumbai UA) |
| City GDP | Highest in India (Financial & Commercial Capital) |
| Per Capita Income | High (Economic Engine of India) |
| City Tier | Tier 1 Data Center Hub |
| Key Strengths | Indias Primary financial hub, highest fiber density, 9+ subsea cable landing stations, strong power grid access |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Equinix |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Tata Power / Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML Power Utilities) |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Indian EPC & Mission-Critical Data Center Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Equinix Global Design & High-Density Thermal Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Highly dense carrier ecosystem hosting 60+ network providers, 5 Internet Exchanges (including Extreme IX, NIXI, AMS-IX India), Equinix Fabric, and campus dark fiber to MB1/MB3. |
| Power Infrastructure | Multiple physically diverse 33kV high-voltage utility feeds, static N+1 double-conversion UPS systems (Phase 1/2 blocks), and 4 x 2,250 kVA standby diesel generators in N+1 redundancy with 48+ hours fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | Multiple 33kV Utility Feeds / ~10 MW Utility Substation Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 Distributed High-Efficiency UPS Configuration |
| Cooling System | Air-cooled closed-loop chilled water system, distributed N+1 chillers, decoupled dehumidification, and hot/cold aisle containment. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform with access to all major Indian telcos, subsea cable routes, and direct cloud cross-connects (AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, Google Cloud Interconnect). |
| PUE Target | ~1.30 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% matched clean renewable energy procurement backed by Indian solar PPAs and wind/solar I-RECs. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | August 2020 (Acquisition Signing) / September 2021 (Transaction Closing & Rebranding) |
| Construction Start | Operational Facility (Acquired & Expanded) |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational under Equinix IBX Network: September 2021 |
| Full Buildout | Operational (Multi-phase density and cooling optimization active) |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | ~$161,000,000 USD (Includes full GPX India acquisition & IBX integration) |
| Funding | Equinix corporate capital expenditure (CapEx) & acquisition capital allocation |