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Chicago’s central location within the US makes it ideal for disaster recovery and home to one of the world’s largest global financial districts. With a rapidly growing economy, Chicago is an optimal choice for enterprises seeking to scale their operations. Whatever you need, we have you covered.

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Market Snapshot

237k+

More than 237,000 sq. ft. of raised floor

147.6MW

147.6MW of combined utility power

97

97 unique networks

Chicago Locations

Chicago (Cermak) ORD1 Data Center Details
Elk Grove Village ORD2 Data Center Details
Lisle ORD4 Data Center Details
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Chicago Market Spec Sheet
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Chicago (Cermak) ORD1 Data Center

Located in the heart of the Chicago Financial District on the 4th, 7th and 8th floor of an 8-story building on a fiber-linked campus, Chicago, 25 minutes from Midway International Airport (MDW) and 30 minutes from O’Hare International Airport (ORD).

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Quick Facts

  • 58,893 sq. ft.
  • Utility power: 32.8MW
  • 100% SLA on power, network and bandwidth
  • Planning assistance - layouts, rack elevations, power, network and more
  • Structured cabling service
  • Remote Hands on-site support available 24/7
  • Loading dock for equipment deliveries
  • Meeting rooms and dedicated work areas for customer use

Specifications

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Power and Cooling
  • Utility capacity: 32.8MW
  • UPS capacity: 8.8MW
  • Generator capacity: 16MW
  • Chilled water
  • VESDA provides early warning detection
  • Data center areas: pre-action dry pipe
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Connectivity
  • Centersquare Digital Exchange™ enabled
  • Highly available internet connectivity
  • 94 connectivity providers, carrier neutral
  • Cloud and point-to-point connectivity
  • Visit the Centersquare Marketplace for full service provider listing
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Compliance
  • SOC 1 Type II
  • SOC 2 Type II
  • PCI-DSS
  • NIST 800-53 PE High
  • ISO 27001
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Security
  • 24/7 video surveillance
  • 90-day video storage
  • Two-factor authentication required to access
  • Biometric scanners and badge readers
  • Entrance mantraps
  • Ballistic paneling in lobby
  • Ballistic glass

Elk Grove Village ORD2 Data Center

Our Elk Grove Village data center is only 3 miles from O’Hare International Airport in a 2-story purpose-built building. With easy access to Interstates 90 and 290, this site sits in a major industrial and logistics hub in the Chicago area, perfect for growing enterprises.

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Quick Facts

  • 111,906 sq. ft.
  • Utility power: 25.9MW
  • 100% SLA on power, network and bandwidth
  • Planning assistance - layouts, rack elevations, power, network and more
  • Structured cabling service
  • Remote Hands on-site support available 24/7
  • Loading dock for equipment deliveries
  • Meeting rooms and dedicated work areas for customer use

Specifications

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Power and Cooling
  • Utility capacity: 25.9MW
  • UPS capacity: 12.7MW
  • Generator capacity: 22.8MW
  • VESDA provides early warning detection
  • Data center areas: pre-action dry pipe
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Connectivity
  • Centersquare Digital Exchange™ enabled
  • Highly available internet connectivity
  • 9 service providers, carrier neutral
  • Cloud and point-to-point connectivity
  • Visit the Centersquare Marketplace for full service provider listing
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Compliance
  • SOC 1 Type II
  • SOC 2 Type II
  • PCI-DSS
  • NIST 800-53 PE High
  • ISO 27001
  • ENERGY STAR certified
  • Uptime Institute Tier III Certified Facility
  • Uptime Institute Tier III Certified for Operational Sustainability - Gold
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Security
  • 24/7 video surveillance
  • 90-day video storage
  • Two-factor authentication required to access
  • Biometric scanners and badge readers
  • Entrance mantraps
  • Ballistic paneling in lobby
  • Ballistic glass

Lisle ORD4 Data Center

Situated in the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor, Lisle provides strategic access to the Chicago metro area and tech corridor. This area benefits from a strong commercial real estate market and proximity to a concentration of corporate campuses enabling enterprise growth.

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Quick Facts

  • 66,875 sq. ft.
  • Utility power: 88.9MW
  • 100% SLA on power, network and bandwidth
  • Planning assistance - layouts, rack elevations, power, network and more
  • Remote Hands on-site support available 24/7
  • Structured cabling service
  • Loading dock for equipment deliveries
  • Meeting rooms and dedicated work areas for customer use

Specifications

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Power and Cooling
  • Utility capacity: 88.9MW
  • UPS capacity: 3.6MW
  • Generator capacity: 14MW
  • VESDA provides early warning detection
  • Data center areas: pre-action dry pipe
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Connectivity
  • Highly available internet connectivity
  • 11 service providers, carrier neutral
  • Cloud and point-to-point connectivity
  • Visit the Centersquare Marketplace for full service provider listing
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Compliance
  • SOC 1 Type II
  • SOC 2 Type II
  • PCI-DSS
  • ISAE 3402
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Security
  • 24/7 on-site staffing
  • 24/7 closed circuit monitoring, with AI presence detection and 90-day storage
  • Six layers of security, including mantrap access control with card, bio-scanner or mobile device NFC authentication

What sets us apart

We offer unwavering reliability ensuring 100% uptime SLA, allowing you to focus on innovation. Our scalable data center solutions and proactive partnership offer your business unmatched growth and support.
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