About AM2

Equinix AM2 is a modern data center located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It is built for enterprise cloud workloads and complies with PCI DSS requirements, providing a reliable environment for business applications and cloud infrastructure.

Falconcloud infrastructure in AM2 is available on both VMware and vStack platforms. The location includes the AM2 cluster as well as the AM2 High Performance cluster for compute-intensive applications and demanding workloads.

The facility is operated by Equinix, one of the world's largest data center providers, with an international network of interconnected facilities that support cloud, enterprise, and connectivity services worldwide.

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Data center features

Hardware vStack

vStack — Intel Xeon Gold

Supermicro 2U servers:

  • Intel Xeon Gold 6248R — 24 cores, 3.0 GHz;
  • Intel Xeon Gold 6326 — 16 cores, 2.9 GHz;
  • Samsung DDR4 RDIMM memory;
  • 1 TB Micron 5300 PRO SSD and Samsung SATA SSD storage;
  • LSI 9305-16i controllers, 12 Gbps.

vStack — Intel Xeon Platinum High Performance

A cluster of seven dual-socket servers. Each server is configured with:

  • 2 × Intel Xeon Platinum 8380 — 80 cores and 160 threads;
  • 16 × 64 GB DDR4 RDIMM, 2933/3200 MHz — 1 TB total memory;
  • 14 × 960 GB SATA SSDs;
  • 2 × 480 GB SATA SSDs;
  • 24 hot-swappable 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drive bays;
  • LSI HBA 9500-8i controller;
  • 2 dual-port ConnectX-5 network adapters, 25 Gbps;
  • 2 × 1300 W power supplies.

Hardware VMware

VMware

Cisco UCS B200 M5 blade servers:

  • Intel Xeon Gold 6248R;
  • 64 GB DDR4 RDIMM, 2933 MHz;
  • Cisco UCS VIC 1440 network adapters.

Power

  • Power redundancy N+1;
  • Computer room air conditioners redundancy N+2;
  • Chiller redundancy N + 1.

Certificates

  • SOC 1 Type II;
  • SOC 2 Type II;
  • PCI DSS;
  • ISO 45001;
  • ISO 9001:2015;
  • ISO 22301;
  • ISO 14001;
  • ISO 50001;
  • ISO 27001.

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FAQ

What infrastructure platforms are available in the Amsterdam data center?

The Amsterdam location supports both vStack-based and VMware-based infrastructure. vStack resources run on SuperMicro rack servers, while VMware infrastructure uses Cisco UCS blade servers.

Can I use the Amsterdam data center for international projects?

Yes. The Amsterdam location is suitable for projects that serve users in several countries. It can be used as a primary infrastructure region or as part of a distributed cloud setup.

What types of workloads can be hosted in the Amsterdam data center?

The Amsterdam data center can be used for websites, SaaS platforms, corporate applications, databases, development environments, and projects that need infrastructure close to European users.

Why choose the Amsterdam data center for European projects?

Amsterdam is one of the key connectivity hubs in Europe. Hosting infrastructure in this region can help reduce response time for European audiences and support stable access for business services.