Overview
Equinix Data Center in Dublin's Citywest Business Campus is a key telecommunications facility in Ireland, providing colocation and interconnection services for businesses.
Equinix Data Center - Citywest Business Campus, Dublin is a major data exchange facility located in the Citywest Business Campus, a prominent business district in Dublin, Ireland. As part of Equinix's global network of data centers, this facility serves as a critical interconnection hub for telecommunications, cloud, and IT services in the region. The facility operates under Ireland's regulatory framework, which aligns with EU directives such as the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU and national telecom regulations. Data centers like this one are essential for supporting Ireland's digital economy, providing high-bandwidth connectivity and low-latency data exchange for enterprises and service providers. This data center plays a vital role in Dublin's telecommunications infrastructure, supporting the city's status as a European tech hub. It enables efficient data routing and cloud access, contributing to the operational resilience and growth of businesses in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a suburban business campus, minimizing visual impact compared to rural towers. However, data centers have high energy demands, and Ireland's temperate climate reduces cooling needs. The site's proximity to Dublin's urban center supports efficient network connectivity while managing environmental footprint through modern energy-efficient designs.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Citywest Business Campus in Dublin, Ireland, at coordinates 53.291927, -6.414468.
It provides colocation, interconnection, and data exchange services, enabling businesses to connect with networks, cloud providers, and other enterprises.
Data centers serve as central hubs for data routing, storage, and interconnection, supporting high-speed communication and cloud services essential for modern telecom networks.
Data centers in Ireland must comply with EU telecommunications directives, including the Radio Equipment Directive (RED), as well as national building and environmental regulations.
It provides critical infrastructure for data exchange and connectivity, supporting Dublin's role as a European tech hub and enabling business growth through reliable telecom services.