Network edge at Equinix CH1
CH1 at 350 East Cermak is where many Midwest networks meet. If you want better upstream choice, faster interconnection options, and a clean Chicago presence, CH1 is the place to do it.
We help ISPs and operators get the benefits of CH1 without the overhead and operational friction of building a traditional footprint.
CH1 micro-colocation
Place your own router, switch, or compact server inside CH1 and treat it like a real POP.
- Reliable power and cooling inside the facility
- Secure environment
- Operationally sensible options for out-of-band and monitoring
- Local cross-fabric connectivity and handoffs as needed
CH1 bundles
| Bundle | Price / mo | Designed for |
|---|---|---|
| 1U – Router Presence | $175 | Single-router edge or control-plane node (x86 routing, MikroTik CCR, route reflector). |
| 2U – Router + Switch | $300 | Sustained ISP edge (MX204, Arista 7280SR, UfiSpace 9500). |
| 4U – Regional ISP POP | $550 | Redundant ISP edge (dual MX204, Arista 7280R, UfiSpace 9500 with services). |
| 10U – Quarter Rack | $1,250 | Compact POP footprint when you need more than a single chassis. |
Notes: Power profile is confirmed during design.
Switch as a Service
Get the benefits of CH1 even if you do not want to deploy hardware there.
We land carrier services in CH1, present them as VLANs, and return them to you over a single handoff. You get a clean demarcation and an operational model that feels like you have a CH1 switch of your own.
Port pricing
Ports are priced only by speed. No role-based pricing.
| Port speed | Monthly fee |
|---|---|
| 1G | $25 |
| 10G | $50 |
| 25G | $75 |
| 40G | $125 |
| 100G | $250 |
Port fees cover optics, patching, interface configuration, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting.
VLAN pricing
| Item | Monthly fee |
|---|---|
| VLAN mapping | $15 per VLAN |
Common VLANs: transport tails, IX fabric extensions, private peering, transit, and out-of-band.
How it works in practice
Bring circuits into CH1 from your preferred carriers. We present each service as a VLAN, and you take one handoff back to your network on the port speed that fits your design.
This reduces the number of ports, devices, and cross-connect decisions you have to manage while you are still growing.
Next step
Tell us the destinations and diversity you care about, the circuits you want to land, and what growth looks like over the next 12–24 months. We will propose a CH1 design that matches your stage today and still scales.