Equinix Warsaw Data Center Campus WA4x
Status: Operational & Active Multi-Building Expansion | Location: ul. Krakowiaków 91/101, 02-255 Warsaw, Poland (WA4x Hyperscale / Campus Node)
Project Overview
Equinix’s Warsaw Data Center Campus, anchored by its flagship WA4x xScale facility, is the leading hyperscale digital infrastructure hub in Poland and the broader Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region. Purpose-built to support the rapidly growing requirements of cloud hyperscalers, global content providers, financial institutions, and next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads, the campus delivers 19.2 MW of critical IT capacity within a highly resilient and scalable environment. The facility is designed to accommodate high-density rack deployments through advanced cooling technologies, including direct-to-chip liquid cooling readiness for AI GPU clusters and energy-efficient air-cooled free-cooling economisers that optimize thermal performance while reducing energy consumption. Operating on 100% certified renewable electricity backed by Guarantees of Origin (GoOs), the campus reflects Equinix’s commitment to sustainable digital infrastructure and lower carbon operations. WA4x is seamlessly interconnected with Equinix’s existing International Business Exchange (IBX) facilities WA1, WA2, and WA3 through a dedicated low-latency underground dark fibre network, enabling high-speed, resilient connectivity across the metropolitan area. Customers also benefit from direct access to the Equinix Internet Exchange Poland (formerly PLIX), global cloud on-ramps, and an extensive ecosystem of carriers, enterprises, and network service providers. This strategic combination of scalable power, advanced cooling, renewable energy, and carrier-neutral connectivity positions the Warsaw campus as a critical gateway for digital transformation, cloud expansion, and AI infrastructure growth across Central and Eastern Europe.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Equinix Warsaw Data Center Campus WA4x |
| Location | ul. Krakowiaków 91/101, 02-255 Warsaw, Poland (WA4x Hyperscale / Campus Node) |
| Status | Operational & Active Multi-Building Expansion |
| Commissioning | Phase 1 Go-Live: Operational / Phased Expansion (2020–2026+) |
| Total IT Load | 19.2 MW Critical IT Power Capacity Allocation (WA4x Hyperscale Campus) |
| Total Capacity | 19.2 MW Total IT Load across 5,875 m² (~63,200 sq ft) gross whitespace footprint |
| Tier Level | Tier III Certified Architecture / ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, PCI-DSS, SOC 1 & 2 Type II |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Greenfield Hyperscale (xScale), High-Density AI Colocation & Cloud Interconnection Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Warsaw |
| Population | ~1.86 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~3.3 million |
| City GDP | ~USD 120 billion |
| Per Capita Income | ~USD 38,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 1 – Central European Financial & Technology Hub |
| Key Strengths | Capital and largest city of Poland; major financial and business center; rapidly growing technology and startup ecosystem; expanding hyperscale and colocation data center market; highly skilled workforce; excellent road, rail, and air connectivity; strong cloud and digital infrastructure; strategic gateway to Central and Eastern Europe; member of the European Union single market. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Equinix |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | PGE Dystrybucja / Veolia Energia Warszawa & Warsaw City Municipal Energy Authorities |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Polish & European Mission-Critical EPC Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Equinix In-House Global Technical Infrastructure & Critical Facilities Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform featuring diverse subterranean fiber entrance vaults; redundant Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs); direct low-latency dark fiber interconnectivity to WA1, WA2, WA3, Equinix Internet Exchange Poland (PLIX), and CEE regional fiber backbones. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual path-diverse high-voltage utility grid feeders, static distributed N+1 / 2N uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automated switchgear, and backup diesel generator plants with multi-day on-site fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 19.2 MW Secured Utility Power Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 / 2N Distributed Redundant Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency chilled-water precision cooling units with free-cooling economizers, N+1 thermal redundancy, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for ultra-high-density GPU arrays, and automated BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral host offering direct low-latency cloud express on-ramps (Equinix Fabric) and cross-connect options across European fiber corridors. |
| PUE Target | < 1.30 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% Certified Carbon-Free Renewable Energy (100% bundled GoOs from wind and solar PPAs). |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2020 |
| Construction Start | 2020–2021 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational (WA4x Phase 1) |
| Full Buildout | Active Phased Development |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $150,000,000 USD to $250,000,000 USD Total Campus Capital Expenditure |
| Funding | Joint Venture Equity & Infrastructure Debt Financing (Equinix / GIC xScale Joint Venture) |