Equinix ST4 Santiago IBX Data Center
Status: Fully Operational Carrier-Neutral IBX Facility | Location: Ruta 66, Camino de la Fruta, S/N, San Pedro, Región Metropolitana, Chile
Project Overview
Equinix ST4 is a specialized carrier-neutral International Business Exchange (IBX) colocation data center strategically located in Longovilo, San Pedro, within Chile's Región Metropolitana. Positioned outside the urban core of Santiago, the facility has been purpose-built to provide geographically diverse infrastructure for backup, business continuity, disaster recovery, and secondary production environments, making it an ideal solution for financial institutions, multinational enterprises, government organizations, telecommunications providers, and operators of critical infrastructure. Originally developed by Entel and incorporated into Equinix's global data center platform following the 2022 acquisition of Entel's data center business, ST4 extends Equinix's presence in Chile by delivering resilient colocation services in a lower-risk location while complementing its metropolitan facilities in Santiago. The data center provides approximately 11,410 square feet of secure colocation space with flexible deployment options capable of supporting enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and mission-critical digital workloads. Engineered with resilient electrical and mechanical infrastructure, energy-efficient cooling systems, redundant utility feeds, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup generators, enterprise-grade physical security, and continuous environmental monitoring, ST4 is designed to maintain maximum service availability during both planned and unexpected events. Through Metro Connect fiber services, the facility is directly interconnected with Equinix ST1, ST2, and ST3 in downtown Santiago, enabling customers to build highly resilient, low-latency metropolitan network architectures. In addition, Equinix Fabric provides secure, private connectivity to major Latin American telecommunications networks, internet exchanges, business partners, and leading global cloud platforms, allowing organizations to deploy hybrid and multi-cloud environments with enhanced performance and reliability. By combining geographic diversity, robust infrastructure, and extensive interconnection capabilities, Equinix ST4 serves as a future-ready digital infrastructure platform that strengthens business continuity strategies while supporting the continued growth of cloud adoption and digital transformation across Chile and Latin America.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Equinix ST4 Santiago IBX Data Center |
| Location | Ruta 66, Camino de la Fruta, S/N, San Pedro, Región Metropolitana, Chile |
| Status | Fully Operational Carrier-Neutral IBX Facility |
| Commissioning | Operational (Acquired from Entel Chile in Q1 2022) |
| Total IT Load | ~1.5 MW to 2.5 MW Facility IT Power Allocation (Campus Total: 7.5 MW across ST1–ST4) |
| Total Capacity | 11,410 sq ft (~1,060 m²) colocation whitespace (Part of ~81,117 sq ft Santiago campus) |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent Design / ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 9001, ISO 50001, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II Compliant |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Multi-Tenant Carrier-Neutral International Business Exchange (IBX) Colocation, Disaster Recovery & Cloud Interconnection Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Santiago |
| Population | approx 6.9 million (Metropolitan Area) |
| Urban Agglomeration | approx 7.2 million |
| City GDP | $117.1 billion |
| Per Capita Income | $17,000 |
| City Tier | Tier I |
| Key Strengths | Stable Economy, Excellent Renewables Grid (Hydro/Solar), Pacific Subsea Cable Hub, Streamlined Permitting, Highly-skilled workforce |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Equinix |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Local Utility Network & San Pedro / Región Metropolitana Municipal Authorities |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Latin American Mission-Critical EPC Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Equinix Global Technical Infrastructure & Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral facility featuring path-diverse subterranean fiber entrances, redundant Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), direct interconnects to major carriers (Entel, GTD, Telefónica/Movistar, Claro), and Metro Connect fiber rings connecting to ST1, ST2, and ST3. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual path utility grid substation feeds, N+1 static uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automated switchgear, and N+1 multi-megawatt emergency backup diesel generators with multi-day on-site fuel capacity. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~1.5 MW to 2.5 MW Facility Power Capacity (4kVA minimum cabinet density) |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | N+1 high-efficiency cooling plant, hot/cold aisle containment, air-side economizers, high-density liquid cooling readiness, and automated BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Equinix Fabric, Metro Connect, Cross Connects, Equinix Internet Access, and low-latency private interconnects to regional cloud availability zones. |
| PUE Target | < 1.30 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% Renewable Energy coverage backed by Chilean solar and wind International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs). |
Milestones
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| Announcement | March 2022 (Acquisition Announcement) |
| Construction Start | Operational / Historical Entel Facility |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational (Equinix Integration: Q2 2022) |
| Full Buildout | Operational Active Facility |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $40,000,000 USD+ Facility Asset Value (Part of $705M Entel 4-Data-Center Portfolio Acquisition) |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure (Equinix, Inc.) |