Cyxtera Management, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
LTIP, term	7 years
Minimum
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
LTIP, potential payout	$ 0
Maximum
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
LTIP, potential payout	$ 70,000,000