AirTrunk has officially launched its second data center in Tokyo, named AirTrunk TOK2, which has a scalable capacity of over 110 megawatts (MW).
Spanning over 4.6 hectares and strategically situated in west Tokyo, TOK2 supports a major cloud availability zone in the Tokyo Prefecture and complements AirTrunk’s east Tokyo facility, TOK1. Together, these centers offer location diversity and unprecedented scalability for customers in the Tokyo area. The initial phases of TOK2 provide over 60 MW of capacity for AirTrunk’s hyperscale anchor clients.
The opening of TOK2 follows the groundbreaking of OSK1, AirTrunk’s first data center in Osaka, by less than three months. Collectively, AirTrunk’s three Japanese facilities will deliver over 430 MW of IT load to some of the world’s largest technology companies, both global and Japanese.
Robin Khuda, Founder and CEO of AirTrunk, highlighted the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, which is projected to expand at an annual rate of more than 37% from 2023 to 2032. He emphasized AirTrunk’s commitment to providing scalable cloud and AI infrastructure to support this growth.
Designed with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency, TOK2 boasts an industry-leading low power usage effectiveness (PUE) of 1.15 and employs direct air-free cooling. The data center is financed through AirTrunk’s Green Loan, marking the first Green Loan for a data center in Japan and the first to meet operating PUE and water productivity criteria. Additionally, AirTrunk is fostering STEM development in Japan by funding scholarships and educational programs in partnership with Tokyo Institute of Technology.
To commemorate the opening of TOK2, AirTrunk hosted a traditional ceremony featuring ‘Kagami-biraki’, the ceremonial breaking of a sake barrel, attended by Australian Ambassador to Japan, Justin Hayhurst, the local mayor, and key partners. This ceremony symbolizes health and well-being at a new beginning for AirTrunk TOK2.