Rio de Janeiro Data Center (RIO2)

Scalable, AI-Ready Platform — Built for Hyperscalers, Service Providers, and Enterprises

RIO2 is part of the Cirion Rio Data Center Campus, located in the São Cristóvão neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. Adjacent to the established RIO1 facility, this expansion strengthens one of Brazil’s most connected and strategically positioned digital hubs.

Driving Business Growth

With twin-core architecture, customers benefit from enhanced redundancy, scalability, and business continuity — plus direct, high-capacity, low-latency campus connections between RIO1 and RIO2. This provides instant access to RIO1’s dense interconnection ecosystem, which includes leading clouds, carriers, digital innovators, and enterprise networks.

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Key Benefits Rio de Janeiro Data Center (RIO2)

Strategic Location & Connectivity

Secure downtown Rio de Janeiro location, adjacent to RIO1
Direct campus connectivity to RIO1’s interconnection ecosystem
Telecom-neutral with 4 independent metro fiber routes
50+ network/cloud providers and Cirion’s submarine cable network
Positioned for twin-core architecture, 20 km from other data center zones

Scalable & Resilient Infrastructure

Flexible growth and uninterrupted operations
Modular 2MW blocks with dedicated power and HVAC
Supports up to 100MW of utility infrastructure
N(18)+2 Catcher configuration for double fault tolerance
Box-in-a-box design for enhanced fire safety and isolation
Real-time communication to tenants’ Facility Operations Point (FOP), with <15 min response time

High-Density Cooling & AI Readiness

Optimized for AI and high-performance workloads
Supports 30kW to 126kW per rack
Advanced liquid cooling system with Tier III maintainability
HVAC system delivers 126 CFM/kW airflow with N+1 redundancy
CDUs and pump units backed by UPS.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports

Advanced Security & Monitoring

Maximum protection and compliance
Biometric + card access, anti-passback, and anti-tailgating systems
Fire-rated compartments (120 min walls, 90 min doors)
DCIM with AI, CCTV (90+ days), and BMS alarms (180+ days)
DCIM with AI, CCTV (90+ days), and BMS alarms (180+ days)
24/7/365 onsite team for monitoring and support

RIO2: Ready for Service in 2026

Opening in 2026, RIO2 expands the Cirion Rio Data Center Campus with AI-optimized, high-density infrastructure and seamless connectivity to RIO1’s interconnection ecosystem. Purpose-built for hyperscalers, service providers, and enterprises, it delivers the performance, scale, and reliability needed to power cloud expansion, AI deployments, and mission-critical workloads across Latin America.