Why CHI-11?

CHI-11 is located 20 miles west of downtown chicago, and close to O'Hare International airport. It features a direct high capacity network connection to downtown Chicago's telecommunications hub.

Facility
Connectivity
Power
Fire Protection
Security
Certifications

Location details

facility

Facility

  • 60,000 sq ft (5,574 m2) data square
  • 14,000 colocation sq ft (CSF) data square
  • Expansion space available for custom data halls or office space
  • 24 and 36-inch raised floor design
  • N+1 cooling configuration
  • Glycol cooling loop
  • Utilizes CRAC unit with 420 ton cooling capacity
connectivity

Connectivity

  • Dark-Fiber connectivity
  • Seperated tray for fiber and copper
  • High Performance Computing capable, supports 150 wpsf
  • Dark-Fiber connectivity
  • Seperated tray for fiber and copper
  • High Performance Computing capable, supports 150 wpsf
Power

Power

  • Multiple levels of redundancy available within same footprint (e.g. N, N+1)
  • 9 MW of critical capacity
  • Both a 1.5MW and a 2MW transformer
  • 150kVA PDUs with single feed
  • Scalable 2.4 MW Cummins dedicated generators
  • 8,000 gallon site capacity
Fire suppression

Fire Suppression

  • Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus (VESDA) system; sampling air in parts per million coupled with a zonal dual-action interlocking dry-pipe system
Security

Security

  • Biometric security scans
  • Video surveillance and recording of the exterior and interior of facility
  • Biometric and key card (color coded) security for rigid access control
  • Cabinet and cage security options include individual locks and biometric scanners
Certifications

Certifications

  • ISO 27001
  • PCI DSS
  • HIPAAV HITECH
  • FISMA HIGH
  • SOC1 (SSAE)
  • SOC 2 (SSAE)
  • HITRUST CSF
  • FFIEC
  • CSA STAR