The demand for cutting-edge digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia is skyrocketing, and SM+ is stepping up to meet the challenge. Backed by Sinar Mas, SM+ has partnered with Korea Investment Real Asset Management (KIRA) to develop SMX01, a next-generation AI-ready data center in Jakarta’s Central Business District.
With an investment of over $300 million, SMX01 is designed to be a high-performance, scalable facility capable of supporting the rapid expansion of the region’s digital economy, which is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030. Developed in collaboration with LG Sinar Mas as the technology advisor and operator, the data center leverages expertise gained from managing over 600 MW of capacity in Korea.
Key Features of SMX01:
- Size & Capacity: 15,500 square meters with nearly 2,400 racks across nine data halls
- Scalability: Each hall supports up to 340 racks, accommodating enterprise colocation and hyperscale deployments
- Power & Performance: Initial IT load of 18 MW, scalable up to 60 MW
- Advanced Cooling: Air and liquid cooling technology supporting high-density racks up to 130 KW
- Connectivity: Multiple fiber entry paths from Indonesia’s leading providers for low latency
- Sustainability: Energy-efficient design with low Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE)
- Reliability: Built to Tier IV standards for high security and operational excellence
SMX01 is poised to become a critical hub for innovation, supporting Indonesia’s digital transformation and reinforcing its role in the global digital ecosystem.
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