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.
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
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).
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
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
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
Compliance
- SOC 1 Type II
- SOC 2 Type II
- PCI-DSS
- NIST 800-53 PE High
- ISO 27001
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Compliance
- SOC 1 Type II
- SOC 2 Type II
- PCI-DSS
- ISAE 3402
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

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