Cologix: COL5 Data Center

COL5 is Cologix’s newest hyperscale edge data center, located at 6787 Green Meadows Drive, Columbus, Ohio. It serves as the fifth Cologix facility in the Columbus market and is positioned strategically within a high‐connection corridor offering ultra-low latency and dense interconnection. It delivers AI-ready, high-density colocation with direct access to the most interconnected digital ecosystem in the region.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Campus and Capacity:
• A one-story, purpose-built facility boasting approximately 60,000 sq ft of data center (raised-floor) space, with phase expansion bringing total campus capacity into the multi-megawatt range.
• Designed to scale toward 25 MW of utility power capacity, while early projections for future build-out could reach 120 MW across the broader Columbus campus.
• Power Infrastructure:
• Delivered via diverse utility feeds and engineered for high-density usage—supporting anything from 5 kW up to 100 kW per cabinet, critical for AI and dense compute deployments.
• Cooling Systems:
• While detailed specs aren’t published, the facility supports high-density power levels, indicating advanced cooling architecture focused on efficiency and resilience.

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Security Measures:
• Secure design incorporates mantrap entry, badge, PIN, and biometric access controls.
• The facility is monitored 24/7 via color CCTV systems, complemented by national NOC oversight for real-time incident response.

4. 🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Network Ecosystem:
• COL5 offers direct fiber connectivity to 50+ network providers, the Ohio Internet Exchange (Ohio IX), and more than 30 cloud on-ramps, including AWS Direct Connect and Google Cloud
• The facility is fully carrier-neutral, with three diverse fiber entry points (MPOEs) and interconnection into Cologix’s COL campus and broader digital edge

💼 Who It Serves

• Tailored for hyperscalers, cloud providers, AI/ML workloads, large enterprises, and service providers requiring ultra-low latency, high-capacity, and resilient network infrastructure.
• Its Columbus location amplifies reach across regional and national markets, making it ideal for primary IT deployments or disaster recovery sites.