Equinix was originally what is best described as the Switzerland of network interconnection. They were simply a meeting point for various isps to get cross conn

Equinix was originally what is best described as the Switzerland of network interconnection. They were simply a meeting point for various isps to get cross connects in a neutral facility. As such, floor space in what I would call the legacy equinix is at quite a premium. In the last few years however, they have branched out. They've made several acquisitions to provide more traditional DC facilities for general purpose compute and storage. Not just network interconnects.