Mumbai IX is a significant development in India's internet infrastructure, allowing for faster data exchange and improved connectivity. Located in Mumbai, it is the country's latest internet exchange.
The facility is designed to reduce latency and improve network performance, making it an essential hub for data transmission. It's a game-changer for India's digital landscape.
Mumbai IX has the potential to support over 10,000 servers, providing ample space for data centers and internet service providers to set up shop. This will help reduce congestion and improve overall network efficiency.
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Key Features
Mumbai IX is designed to be a highly scalable and flexible network, with the ability to support up to 100 Gbps of bandwidth per port. It's built on a modular architecture that allows for easy upgrades and maintenance.
The network is powered by a distributed switching fabric that ensures high availability and low latency. This means that data can be transmitted quickly and efficiently, even during peak usage periods.
One of the key benefits of Mumbai IX is its ability to support a wide range of network protocols, including IPv4 and IPv6. This makes it a versatile platform that can be used by a variety of organizations and industries.
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Powered by DE-CIX for India
DE-CIX has entered the Indian market with a joint venture with Interwire, a local technology group that operates the Mumbai Internet Exchange (MIX).
With this partnership, DE-CIX will operate its 12th Internet Exchange globally, replicating its success in Frankfurt, the world's leading IX.
Mumbai IX powered by DE-CIX aims to bring markets and networks together, nearly doubling the number of connected ASNs by the end of the year, reaching at least 130.
The Mumbai IX is made in India for India, in close collaboration and under supervision of the DE-CIX headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany.
DE-CIX will provide premium interconnection services to build the foundation of the digital infrastructure in Mumbai and India.
Network
The Mumbai Internet Exchange network is quite impressive, with 8 PoP locations in Mumbai Urban as of 30 March 2021.
These locations include Web Werks Mum DC2 in Rabale, Navi Mumbai, and Netmagic DC 5 in Chandivali, Mumbai.
One of the key PoP locations is STT Telemedia DC (Tata LVSB) in Prabhadevi, Mumbai.
GPX IDC and Sify are also part of the network, with their locations in Chandivali and Rabale, Navi Mumbai respectively.
The network has a strong presence in the city, with multiple locations including Netmagic DC 6 and Netmagic DC 7 in Mumbai.
Another notable location is GPX Mumbai 2 in Mumbai.
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Launch Details
Mumbai IX powered by DE-CIX is a joint venture between DE-CIX and Interwire, a local technology group that operates the Mumbai Internet Exchange (Mumbai IX).
The joint venture will operate under the "Mumbai IX powered by DE-CIX" brand, with DE-CIX Interwire India plc as the newly founded company.
The Mumbai IX is made in India, for India, in close collaboration and under supervision of the DE-CIX headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany.
Launch Announcement
The Mumbai IX launch is a significant milestone for the Indian market. DE-CIX has entered the Indian market with the launch of Mumbai IX.
DE-CIX has partnered with Interwire, a local technology group that operates the Mumbai Internet Exchange (Mumbai IX). The partnership is based on a joint venture, with DE-CIX Interwire India plc operating under the “Mumbai IX powered by DE-CIX” brand.
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Mumbai IX is made in India for India, in close collaboration and under supervision of the DE-CIX headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. This ensures a high level of quality and expertise in building the digital infrastructure in Mumbai and India.
The company aims to replicate its success of the DE-CIX home base in Frankfurt, the world’s leading IX. All major DE-CIX customers will have easy access to the Indian market through Mumbai IX powered by DE-CIX.
DE-CIX plans to nearly double the number of connected ASNs by the end of the year, reaching at least 130. This will bring markets and networks together, building the foundation of the digital infrastructure in Mumbai and India with its premium interconnection services.
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