Scheduled Maintenance Notice – Equinix SY1 Data Centre (UPS A1 System Replacement)

Scheduled for Oct 3, 06:00 AEST  -  Oct 6, 23:00 AEDT

Scheduled

Maintenance Window:
Date Range: Friday, 3 October 2025 to Friday, 10 October 2025
Daily Time (Local): 06:00/07:00 to 17:00/18:00 AEST (varies by day)

Location: Equinix SY1 (Sydney)

Summary:
Equinix will be performing a full replacement of the A1 UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) system at the SY1 data centre. This upgrade is part of their ongoing UPS replacement program, designed to ensure the highest operational standards and long-term resilience of the facility’s critical power infrastructure.

Service Impact:

Power Systems:
- All customer loads will remain on utility power during the work.
- UPS-protected equipment will be supported via an alternate UPS source.
- Redundancy will be reduced during the scheduled maintenance window.

Cooling Systems:
- Cooling redundancy will be maintained, with no environmental impact expected.

Additional Information:
- The work will include the replacement of the A1 UPS and associated batteries, with comprehensive testing to validate operation.
- Activities are fully scripted and will be managed by Equinix engineers in conjunction with system vendors and service providers.
- Maintenance will be carried out in a controlled manner to ensure continuity of service, with only one system worked on at a time.

No customer impact is anticipated beyond a temporary reduction in redundancy.

Customer Action:
No action is required. Equinix staff will closely monitor all systems to ensure continued stability and service protection throughout the maintenance window.

If you have any questions or need further details, please contact our support team.
Posted Sep 04, 2025 - 10:33 AEST
This scheduled maintenance affects: Data Centres (Equinix SY1) and Regions (Sydney).