Core Scientific: Dalton 1 Data Center

The Dalton 1 Data Center, operated by Core Scientific, is a high-density, next-generation facility located in Dalton, Georgia. Strategically positioned between the major data center markets of Atlanta, Chattanooga, and Nashville, the site benefits from strong regional connectivity, access to high-speed fiber networks, and cost-effective power infrastructure. Originally launched in 2018 and continuously evolving, Dalton 1 is designed to support compute-intensive workloads, including artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and digital infrastructure platforms. As part of Core Scientific’s broader high-density data center ecosystem, the facility emphasizes scalability, energy efficiency, and advanced cooling technologies to meet the growing demands of modern compute environments.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. High-density, AI-ready infrastructure, designed to support compute-intensive and GPU-based workloads.
2. Approx. 30 MW of AI-ready capacity (Phase 1), with scalability for future expansion.
3. Advanced cooling systems, including direct-to-chip liquid cooling, optimized for high-performance computing environments.
4. Redundant power infrastructure, ensuring continuous operations and high availability.
5. Modular and scalable design, enabling rapid deployment and expansion of compute capacity.
6. Purpose-built for next-generation workloads, including AI, machine learning, and blockchain infrastructure.
7. 24/7 monitoring and operational support, ensuring reliability and performance continuity.

🔐 Security & Compliance

1. Secured campus environment, featuring perimeter fencing and controlled gated access.
2. Multi-layer physical security, including monitored entry points and protected data hall environments.
3. Continuous CCTV surveillance, covering critical operational areas.
4. Access control systems, with role-based permissions for secure facility access.
5. Fire detection and suppression systems, designed to protect high-density IT infrastructure.
6. Built to align with industry best practices for infrastructure security and operational resilience.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

1. Access to high-speed fiber networks, supporting large-scale data throughput and low-latency performance.
2. Strategically located within a key Southeastern U.S. connectivity corridor.
3. Interconnection capabilities, enabling connectivity between platforms, carriers, and customers.
4. Designed to support hybrid and AI-driven cloud architectures.
5. Ideal for high-bandwidth, compute-heavy workloads requiring reliable network performance.

💼 Who It Serves

1. AI and machine learning platforms requiring high-density, GPU-optimized infrastructure.
2. Hyperscale and HPC operators deploying large-scale compute environments.
3. Cloud and infrastructure providers seeking scalable, cost-efficient capacity.
4. Blockchain and digital asset infrastructure operators.
5. Enterprises with data-intensive applications and advanced analytics requirements.