Equinix and Schneider Electric trial software-defined switchgear for data centers

Equinix and Schneider Electric have deployed software-defined medium-voltage switchgear at an undisclosed Equinix data center. The system cuts control wiring by 87%, terminals by 91% and copper in wiring by 85%. Pilots continue next year, with broader availability in 2028.

• Pilot deployed at an undisclosed Equinix site
• 87% less control wiring and 91% fewer terminals
• 85% less copper in wiring
• Broader availability planned for 2028