EquinixCOLOCATION SERVICES: IBX / Environmental Controls
Equinix IBX infrastructure is the industry standard for premium colocation facilities. Customers are guaranteed superior environmental benefits at every Equinix IBX center.
Environmental Controls
In the event of a fire, flood or earthquake, Equinix IBX centers are built with robust detection, suppression and preventive systems designed to minimize and prevent disruption to your operations.
Fire Detection and Suppression
Equinix IBX centers are constructed with cutting-edge fire detection and suppression systems that limit the potential for damage in the event of a fire. Key features of the fire detection and suppression system include:
- Multi-zoned, dry pipe, water-based fire suppression systems with sensory mechanisms (sniffers)
- Dual alarms (heat and/or smoke) activation
- Water only enters the fire suppression system in the event of two cross-zone alarms, and will only disperse in the event of a broken or melted sprinkler-head.
- Any water discharge will be sprinkler-head specific, limiting the potential for damage caused by over-spray.
Flood Control
Equinix IBX centers are built above sea-level with no basements and have the following flood control features to ensure that, in the event of a flood, equipment damage is minimized and/or prevented:
- Tightly sealed conduits
- Moisture barriers on exterior walls
- Dedicated pump rooms
- Drainage/evacuation systems
- Moisture detection sensors
Earthquake
Structural systems at Equinix IBX centers meet or exceed seismic design requirements of local building codes for lateral seismic design forces. Equipment and nonstructural components, including cabinets, are anchored and braced.
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Environmental Controls
Equinix IBX centers are built to effectively manage and withstand fire, flood, and earthquake. [see video]