Equinix TY15 Tokyo: High-Density AI-Ready IBX Data Center
Status: Operational / Active Capacity Phasing | Location: 3-6-28 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0075, Japan
Project Overview
Equinix TY15 is a state-of-the-art, seven-story International Business Exchange (IBX) data center strategically located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, one of Japan's most important digital and financial districts. Positioned just 1 km from Equinix's established TY6, TY7, and TY8 campus and approximately 1.5 km from TY2, the facility strengthens the company's interconnected Tokyo metro platform while providing seamless access to one of Asia-Pacific's largest digital ecosystems. TY15 offers approximately 89,125 square feet (8,280 m²) of premium colocation space purpose-built to support high-density computing, enterprise digital transformation, cloud connectivity, artificial intelligence, and generative AI workloads. The facility incorporates advanced base-isolation seismic technology to ensure resilience against earthquakes, a critical requirement for infrastructure operating in Japan. High-efficiency liquid cooling systems and energy-optimized mechanical and electrical infrastructure enable customers to deploy power-intensive AI clusters while maintaining operational reliability and improved sustainability. TY15 also delivers ultra-low-latency connectivity through sub-millisecond dark fiber links to Equinix's nearby Tokyo campuses, providing direct access to major internet exchanges including JPIX, JPNAP, and BBIX, as well as leading global cloud providers and network carriers. With its robust security, carrier-neutral ecosystem, scalable infrastructure, and strategic location, Equinix TY15 serves as a critical digital gateway for enterprises, hyperscalers, financial institutions, content providers, and multinational organizations seeking secure, high-performance interconnection services in Japan's rapidly expanding digital economy.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Equinix TY15 Tokyo: High-Density AI-Ready IBX Data Center |
| Location | 3-6-28 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0075, Japan |
| Status | Operational / Active Capacity Phasing |
| Commissioning | Phase 1 Launch: Q4 2024 / Full Operational Scale: 2025–2026 |
| Total IT Load | ~10 MW – 12 MW Total Critical IT Capacity (~1,200+ cabinets capacity) |
| Total Capacity | 11.7 MW Generator Utility Backing across 89,125 sq ft (8,280 m²) gross facility footprint |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent / Concurrent Maintainability (LEED Certified & FISC Compliant) |
| Project Type | Greenfield High-Density AI-Ready Colocation & Interconnection Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Tokyo |
| Population | 14.25 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | 37 to 41 million people |
| City GDP | $2.55 trillion GDP |
| Per Capita Income | $74,000-$80,000 USD |
| City Tier | Tier-1 |
| Key Strengths | Technological leadership, dense enterprise demand, world-class stability and infrastructure, hub for financial and AI innovation. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Equinix |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) & Financial Information Systems Center (FISC Japan) |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Japanese Industrial EPC & Mission-Critical Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Equinix Asia-Pacific Global Design & High-Density Thermal Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Direct cross-campus dark fiber links to TY2, TY6, TY7, TY8, Equinix Fabric, Equinix Internet Exchange, and direct access to JPIX, JPNAP, and BBIX. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual-path high-voltage utility feeds from TEPCO, high-efficiency static N+1 double-conversion UPS systems, and N+1 emergency standby diesel generators with 48+ hours of on-site fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 11.7 MW Generator Utility Backing / ~10 MW Critical IT Load |
| UPS Redundancy | High-efficiency static N+1 UPS configuration |
| Cooling System | High-density cooling solutions with N+20% cooling plant redundancy, direct-to-chip (DTC) liquid cooling capability, free-cooling economizers, and decoupled dehumidification. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform with access to 85+ network service providers, multi-path fiber entry vaults, and low-latency cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). |
| PUE Target | ~1.25 Annualized Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% matched clean renewable energy procurement supported by Japanese wind/solar Non-Fossil Certificates (NFCs) and international I-RECs. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Q1 2023 |
| Construction Start | Q3 2023 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Q4 2024 (Initial 1,200 Cabinets) |
| Full Buildout | 2025–2026 (Full 89,000+ sq ft colocation whitespace buildout) |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $150,000,000 USD to $200,000,000 USD |
| Funding | Equinix corporate capital expenditure (CapEx) allocation |