Core Scientific: Calvert 3 Data Center

The Calvert 3 Data Center, part of Core Scientific’s Calvert City campus in Kentucky, is a purpose-built, high-density computing facility designed to support large-scale, power-intensive workloads. Located in Calvert City, Marshall County, the site benefits from proximity to major industrial infrastructure, strong power availability, and access to regional transportation and fiber routes. As part of a multi-building campus (Calvert 1, 2 & 3), the facility is engineered for scalability, efficiency, and long-term reliability, supporting next-generation applications such as AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and cloud infrastructure. Core Scientific’s focus on high-density design and energy optimization positions Calvert 3 as a key digital infrastructure asset in the central United States.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. Purpose-built high-density infrastructure, optimized for compute-intensive workloads including AI and HPC.
2. Large-scale power capacity, as part of a campus supporting up to ~150 MW of total capacity.
3. Scalable campus design, enabling phased expansion and rapid deployment of additional capacity.
4. Redundant power systems, including backup generation and resilient electrical architecture for continuous operations.
5. Advanced cooling solutions, engineered to support high-density rack environments and maximize efficiency.
6. Conversion of industrial infrastructure, leveraging an existing facility footprint to accelerate deployment and efficiency.
7. 24/7 monitoring and operational support, ensuring uptime and performance across mission-critical workloads.

🔐 Security & Compliance

1. Secure campus environment, featuring perimeter fencing and controlled gated access.
2. Multi-layer physical security, including monitored entry points and secured data hall areas.
3. Role-based access control systems, ensuring only authorized personnel can access critical infrastructure.
4. Continuous CCTV surveillance, covering the full facility and operational zones.
5. Fire detection and suppression systems, designed to protect high-value IT equipment and ensure operational resilience.
6. Built in alignment with industry-standard security and operational best practices.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

1. Access to high-speed network connectivity, supporting low-latency data transport across regional and national routes.
2. Integration with regional fiber infrastructure, enabling reliable connectivity for large-scale workloads.
3. Cross-connect capabilities, allowing interconnection between tenants, platforms, and service providers.
4. Designed for cloud and hybrid IT architectures, supporting scalable compute and data-intensive applications.
5. Strategic Midwest location, enabling efficient connectivity between central U.S. markets.

💼 Who It Serves

1. Hyperscale and AI infrastructure providers requiring high-density, power-rich environments.
2. Enterprises running compute-intensive workloads, including analytics, simulation, and machine learning.
3. Cloud and platform providers deploying scalable regional infrastructure.
4. Digital asset and high-performance computing operators seeking cost-efficient, large-scale capacity.
5. Organizations requiring rapid deployment and expansion of high-power IT environments.