Data centers

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.

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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 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 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).

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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

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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
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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
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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
  • 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.

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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

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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
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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
  • 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.

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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

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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
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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
compliance_icon_red
Compliance
  • SOC 1 Type II
  • SOC 2 Type II
  • PCI-DSS
  • ISAE 3402
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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.

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