Equinix SV8 - Silicon Valley, Palo Alto
Internet ExchangePalo Alto, CA · Equinix, Inc.
Equinix SV8 - Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is an internet exchange and peering facility in Palo Alto, CA, operated by Equinix, Inc.. It hosts 68 connected networks across 4 internet exchanges. Carrier and peering density is a core fiber-connectivity input for datacenter siting: proximity to a well-peered exchange shortens the path to low-latency, multi-carrier transit and reduces backhaul cost for a new facility.
Peering & carrier density
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Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites near Equinix SV8 - Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, ranked by DC Readiness. Co-location near a well-peered exchange is a meaningful fiber-connectivity advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ESTEROS | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Alameda County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.7 yrs | 64.1 |
| MARTIN | Substation-Adjacent | CA | San Mateo County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.7 yrs | 63.4 |
| EMBARCADERO | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Contra Costa County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.7 yrs | 62.4 |
| CASTRO VALLEY | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Alameda County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.7 yrs | 62.4 |
| VINEYARD | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Alameda County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.7 yrs | 62.2 |
| POTRERO | Substation-Adjacent | CA | San Mateo County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.7 yrs | 62.1 |
| S.L.A.C. | Substation-Adjacent | CA | San Mateo County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.7 yrs | 62.0 |
| San Francisco Electric Reliability Proj | Brownfield | CA | Contra Costa | — | 152 MW | — | 61.9 |
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Exchange and peering data is sourced from public PeeringDB records and may lag facility changes. Network and IX counts are point-in-time figures; confirm current peering options and cross-connect availability directly with the facility operator.
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