Equinix SG4 IBX Data Center
Status: Operational (Completed Phase I - Continual Efficiency Upgrades) | Location: 7 Tai Seng Drive, Singapore, Singapore 535218
Project Overview
Equinix SG4 stands as a premier example of how Singapore, despite being land- and power-constrained, manages to maintain its status as one of the world's most critical data center hubs through hyper-efficiency and high interconnection density. Located in the Tai Seng industrial area, SG4 was an $\approx \mathbf{USD} \mathbf{90}$ million investment completed in February 2020, providing space for over 4,000 cabinets and serving as the fourth major International Business Exchange (IBX) for Equinix in the city-state.The facility’s importance lies not just in its size but in its role as a dense interconnection hub, facilitating direct, low-latency connections between a vast ecosystem of cloud providers, network carriers, financial institutions, and major enterprises a signature strength of the Equinix platform. Technically, SG4 is designed for maximum resilience, featuring 2N electrical redundancy and N+1 cooling redundancy, meeting the stringent requirements for high-availability cloud and financial services workloads.
The typical power density of $\approx 4.5\text{ kVA}$ per cabinet reflects the demand for compact, powerful infrastructure in this premium market.Crucially, SG4’s story is one of continuous "Greenovation." Singapore’s government has set a firm PUE target of $\le 1.3$ for new and existing facilities, pushing operators to adopt advanced cooling techniques. Equinix has actively engaged in this effort, continuously fine-tuning its high-efficiency water-cooled chiller system by increasing the chilled water supply temperature and optimizing air handling units. This commitment to efficiency allowed SG4 to upgrade its sustainability rating to the prestigious Green Mark Platinum in 2023, showcasing how world-class data centers in challenging tropical climates can meet and exceed rigorous environmental standards, a model for sustainable digital growth across the Asia-Pacific region.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Equinix SG4 IBX Data Center |
| Location | 7 Tai Seng Drive, Singapore, Singapore 535218 |
| Status | Operational (Completed Phase I - Continual Efficiency Upgrades) |
| Commissioning | February 2020 |
| Total IT Load | N/A (Total power capacity not specified publicly, but designed for $>4,000$ cabinets) |
| Total Capacity | $\approx 45,400$ sq ft Colocation Space; $>4,000$ cabinets (Full Buildout) |
| Tier Level | N/A (Carrier Class, implied Tier III+) |
| Project Type | Carrier-Neutral Colocation and Interconnection Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Singapore |
| Population | 5.9 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | 5.9 million |
| City GDP | $547.4 billion USD |
| Per Capita Income | $94,481 |
| City Tier | Tier I |
| Key Strengths | Global Connectivity, Financial Services, Government Stability, Advanced Tech Ecosystem, Green Mandates |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Equinix |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | N/A |
| Construction Contractor | N/A (Details not specified publicly) |
| MEP Engineering | N/A (Details not specified publicly) |
| Network Connectivity | Rich interconnection ecosystem (7+ network providers, access to Cloud Exchange) |
| Power Infrastructure | Redundant utility feeds, dedicated sub-station access (Implied) |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | $\approx 4.5\text{ kVA}$ per cabinet (Specified density) |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N |
| Cooling System | N+1 High Efficiency Water-Cooled Chillers and CRAC/CRAH units. Continuously optimized for higher Chilled Water Temperature. |
| Connectivity | Cross-connects, Internet Exchanges, Direct Cloud Connections |
| PUE Target | $\mathbf{< 1.3}$ (Singapore IMDA target); SG4 achieved Green Mark Platinum certification by improving efficiency. |
| Energy Mix | Matched with renewable energy sources where possible (Equinix global commitment) |
Milestones
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| Announcement | March 2020 |
| Construction Start | early 2019 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | February 2020 |
| Full Buildout | Ongoing phases, rapidly reached 4,000 cabinet capacity. |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | usd 90 Million |
| Funding | Equinix Corporate Capital Expenditure |