Chicago
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
542k+
More than 542,000 sq.ft.
77MW
Combined 77MW of utility power
79
79 unique networks
Chicago Locations
Chicago (Cermak) ORD1 Data Center
Located in the heart of the Chicago Financial District on the 7th floor of an 8-story building on a fiber-linked campus, our Chicago (Cermak) data center is just 9 minutes from downtown Chicago, 25 minutes from Midway International Airport (MDW) and 30 minutes from O’Hare International Airport (ORD).
Quick Facts
- 185,419 sq.ft.
- Utility power (MW): 11.9MW
- 100% SLA on power, network and bandwidth
- Planning assistance - layouts, rack elevations, power, network and more
- Remote Hands available 24/7
- Structured cabling service
- Meeting rooms and dedicated work areas for customer use
- Loading dock for equipment deliveries
Specifications
Power and Cooling
- Utility capacity: 11.9MW
- UPS capacity: 6.1MW (N+1)
- Generator capacity: 44MW (N+1)
- Cooling capacity: 1,500 Tons (N+1)
- VESDA provides early warning detection
- Data center areas: pre-action dry pipe
Connectivity
- Centersquare Digital Exchange™ enabled
- Highly available internet connectivity
- 77 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
Security
- 24x7 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
- 148,000 sq.ft.
- Utility power (MW): 50MW
- 100% SLA on power, network and bandwidth
- Planning assistance - layouts, rack elevations, power, network and more
- Remote Hands available 24/7
- Structured cabling service
- Meeting rooms and dedicated work areas for customer use
- Loading dock for equipment deliveries
Specifications
Power and Cooling
- Utility capacity: 15MW
- UPS capacity: 10.1MW (N+1)
- Generator capacity: 18MW (N+1)
- Cooling capacity: 3,500 Tons (N+1)
- 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
- 24x7 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
- 194,057 sq.ft.
- Utility power (MW): 15MW
- 100% SLA on power, network and bandwidth
- Planning assistance - layouts, rack elevations, power, network and more
- Remote Hands available 24/7
- Structured cabling service
- Meeting rooms and dedicated work areas for customer use
- Loading dock for equipment deliveries
Specifications
Power and Cooling
- Utility capacity: 15MW
- UPS capacity: 10.1MW (N+1)
- Generator capacity: 18MW (N+1)
- Cooling capacity: 3,500 Tons (N+1)
- 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
- 24x7 onsite staffing
- 24x7 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.
We’re ready to put your business at the center.
Contact us today for infrastructure that will provide infinite flexibility and absolute certainty.