Explorer

The Explorer panel launches the Equinix Explorer app for buyers and sellers. The app is a global interactive map for Marketplace members.

Equinix Explorer offers a customizable view of connection types between IBXs for each Metro, allowing you to see how Equinix IBX data centers are connected. Connection types are Campus Cross Connect, Metro Connect, and Fiber Connect, as well as standalone IBXs. You can download and share IBX data center location maps with addresses. Extra details are also available in the specifications for each IBX data center and you can download a PDF of the spec sheet.

Intended users of the app are buyers, sellers, and Equinix internal users. Information includes data sheets, maps, and topologies for IBX data centers and interconnections. Filter by IBX or connection type, draw on the maps and add visual elements, then download the report for later use.

With this app:

  • Equinix customers can view details of the interconnection ecosystems in Equinix metro locations globally.

  • Buyers can reach digital supply chains in your IBX locations and adjacent connected IBX data centers.

  • Service providers can increase target markets through interconnected IBX data centers.

Equinix Explorer has three main components.

Search

In the search box, enter a metro location or an IBX data center. (For example, Frankfurt or FR1.)

  • Equinix Explorer displays data center locations, connections, product availability, and IBXs.

    (Optional): Click the checkbox to show switch and router locations.

  • Click on a connected metro, a connection, or an IBX for additional details. If you select an IBX, you can see links to specifications for that IBX. The specifications contain helpful information.

  • Click Download to save a copy of the customized map that shows locations and various types of connection between the IBXs.

  • Add your headquarters, offices, or data centers and draw on the map if you choose. The scroll wheel on your mouse allows you to zoom in and out.

Available Metros

Select Equinix Metros to browse a clickable list of all available metro locations. Repeat the above steps to explore the selected metros.

IBX Connection Check

Select IBX Connection Check to see the available physical connections between two data centers. Enter the origin and destination IBX. Press Enter to execute the IBX Connection Check.

  • The left side shows the physical and virtual connections.

  • Links take you to connection options for each IBX, as well as the metro map for the region.