Nasdaq GEMX Adds Cabinets and Power for Trading Upgrades
Published Date: 3/20/2026
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Summary
Nasdaq GEMX is boosting its co-location services by adding new cabinet options, power choices, and extra features in its upcoming data center expansion. This means traders and tech users who rely on fast connections can get even better setups starting soon. The changes are effective immediately, so customers can jump on these upgrades right away, with some possible cost updates tied to the new offerings.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New Cabinet Option Added to NY11-5
The Exchange is adding the same cabinet offering already available in NY11-4 into its future expansion area NY11-5. The filing (SR-GEMX-2026-09) was made on March 5, 2026 and NY11-5 is expected to open during the first quarter of 2026.
Five Cabinet Power Options Added
The Exchange will make five cabinet power options available in NY11-5: Phase 1 20 amp 240 volt; Phase 1 32 amp 240 volt; Phase 1 40 amp 240 volt; Phase 3 20 amp 415 volt; and Phase 3 32 amp 415 volt. The Exchange will file a proposal to establish fees for these NY11-5 power options.
PDUs and Switch-Monitored Add-On Offered
The Exchange proposes to offer Phase 1 and Phase 3 power distribution units (PDUs) and a Switch Monitored PDU Add On (which allows remote control of PDU sockets) in NY11-5, matching options currently in NY11-4. Customers may also provide their own PDUs as appropriate.
Fees for NY11-5 Services Will Be Filed (TBD)
The Exchange will file proposals to establish installation and ongoing monthly fees for the NY11-5 cabinet, power, and PDU services; the rule text marks certain NY11-5 fees as “TBD” and references an existing NY11-4 cabinet installation figure of $5,490 (with NY11-5 shown as /TBD).
Customers Can Pre-Order; No Fee Until Access
The Exchange will allow customers to place orders for NY11-5 colocation services immediately, and customers will not be fee liable for those services until they are granted access to their NY11-5 spaces for immediate use. The Exchange anticipates opening NY11-5 during the first quarter of 2026.
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