Ark data centers (Iowa): Pittsburgh Data Center

The Ark Pittsburgh Data Center (often referenced as Ark / Northpointe in Freeport, PA) is situated at 161 Armstrong Drive, Freeport, Pennsylvania. As a purpose-built, 5th-generation colocation facility, it delivers enterprise-grade infrastructure for customers who need secure, resilient, and scalable compute environments.

Strategically located in Western Pennsylvania, the site offers proximity to Pittsburgh’s economic, research, and technology ecosystems. The facility is part of Ark’s network (formerly Involta) across the U.S., enabling interconnection across its regional campuses and the ION network. 

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Conditioned data center space: ~ 39,000+ sq ft, supporting ~396 racks.
• Power capacity: ~1.5 MW of installed power. 
• Concurrently maintainable design (i.e. systems can be maintained without downtime) 
• Redundant backup power and HVAC systems 
• Specialized fire detection systems and reinforced concrete construction
• Conditioned staging & support areas, private cages, and turnkey cabinet space 
• ENERGY STAR® certification (score: 99/100, 90th percentile) 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• 24/7/365 secure access with biometric security 
• Redundant fiber optic connections with 24/7 monitoring 
• Fully monitored facility environment (security operations center, NOC) 
• Advanced fire detection (early warning, specialized systems) 
• Compliance and certifications: HIPAA, HITRUST CSF, NIST 800-53, PCI DSS, SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2 

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-neutral facility: customers choose from multiple carriers and networks 
• Redundant fiber paths into the building 
• Part of Ark’s ION network, enabling high-capacity interconnection across its footprint 
• Listed in PeeringDB under Ark’s Pittsburgh presence, linking to local network visibility 

💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprises and cloud / IT providers requiring mid-sized colocation capacity in the Mid-Atlantic region
• Regulated industries (healthcare, finance, government) with compliance needs (HIPAA, PCI, SOC)
• Organizations needing contiguous interconnection across Ark’s U.S. campuses
• Workloads that benefit from energy efficiency and environmental performance (e.g., green IT, ESG-conscious customers)