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Hyperscale and AI-ready colocation and data center services in the heart of the Midwest's digital infrastructure hub
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Iron Mountain Chicago data center
Iron Mountain Data Centers leads the Chicago area data center market with our flagship CHI-1 facility. As a leading Chicago colocation provider, we position your business at the center of Illinois' most connected digital ecosystem. Located in Des Plaines, Illinois, our 36 MW facility offers comprehensive colocation & data center services that both Chicago and global businesses, alike, trust, matched by 100% renewable energy. Featuring diverse fiber connectivity, N+1 redundancy, and scalable infrastructure, CHI-1 delivers the reliable foundation your operations demand with sustainable power sourcing.
- 13-acreCampus
- 36MWIT Load Design
- 315,000Square Foot Facility
- 12MWAvailable Now
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Customer success stories
Krystal
The challenge:
After fast growth of their own developed cloud solution, Katapult, Krystal realized it needed to scale quickly and spin up an equally responsive and robust global architecture. However, the perfect data center partner had to meet their high ethical and environmental standards.The results:
Krystal chose Iron Mountain Data Centers for it’s 100% renewable power as well as rooftop solar array (available at select locations). After initially launching in the U.S., the company has since expanded into EMEA and is looking to expand even further into the Asia Pacific region. Katapult is now plugged into the diverse connectivity ecosystems of all Iron Mountain facilities.
In their words:
“We loved the fact that there was renewable power being generated on-site, but also saw Iron Mountain as a longer-term match due to their standards, their ecosystems and their location spread.”
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Frequently asked questions
What is a data center?
A data center is a purpose-built facility designed to house and manage critical data and IT infrastructure. Data centers house computer systems, networking equipment and storage systems, and provide a secure, controlled environment to protect critical data and applications.
What is a colocation data center?
A colocation data center, sometimes called a colo data center, is a secure facility where businesses and organizations can rent space to house their servers and networking equipment while maintaining control over their hardware and data. Iron Mountain Data Centers offers colocation services.
Why are data centers important?
Data centers store and process the data we use in our daily lives. They provide a secure and controlled environment with advanced infrastructure that ensures data is always available and reliable.
How secure are data centers?
Data centers use multiple layers of security to protect against unauthorized access, physical threats and data breaches. Security measures include multi-factor access controls, surveillance systems, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, security personnel and strict security protocols.
How secure are data centers?
Data centers use multiple layers of security to protect against unauthorized access, physical threats and data breaches. Security measures include multi-factor access controls, surveillance systems, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, security personnel and strict security protocols.
How secure are data centers?
Data centers use multiple layers of security to protect against unauthorized access, physical threats and data breaches. Security measures include multi-factor access controls, surveillance systems, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, security personnel and strict security protocols.