Equinix’s TR2 data centre is one of five Toronto-based dynamic business hubs, offering world-class network services and trading eco-systems. Equinix Inc. is the leading global colocation data centre provider by market share, operating over 175 data centres in 44 major metropolitan areas, 22 countries, and 5 continents.
Equinix TR2 features a sleek modern design with attention to detail to the various architectural components. The facility leaves behind the conventional raised floor platform to adapt a more advanced approach of overhead cooling. This approach, combined with the delivery of four different cable tray systems, totaled over 1,700 strands of ribbon fiber and various copper connections.
Symtech was responsible for completing the second phase of construction, which included the addition of a 2.5 mega-watt diesel generator, dual-fed 2000 KVA high voltage transformer with one downstream 3000A distribution board, four 1200A distribution boards, twenty-two dual-fed static-transfer switches, twenty-two power-distribution units, and forty-four remote power panels. In addition to these new installations, Symtech also completed the house power, life safety, security, and lighting control systems that out-fitted the new 40,000 sq. ft. co-location space. Our team modeled and constructed the all electrical distribution infrastructure for future phases, which included 3D modeling and the pre-fabrication and installation of over 62,000 ft. of conduit. Symtech was the first Canadian company to partner with Greenlee in the implementation and beta-use of their BendWorks™ platform which shattered the boundaries of pre-fabrication.