Core Scientific: Dalton 2 Data Center

The Dalton 2 Data Center, operated by Core Scientific, is a high-density computing facility located in Dalton, Georgia, forming part of the company’s growing digital infrastructure campus in the southeastern United States. 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 resources. Designed to support next-generation workloads, including AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and cloud-scale deployments, Dalton 2 reflects Core Scientific’s focus on scalable, energy-efficient infrastructure tailored for compute-intensive applications and rapid growth.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. Purpose-built high-density data center, optimized for AI, HPC, and compute-intensive workloads.
2. Scalable infrastructure design, enabling seamless expansion to support growing capacity demands.
3. Robust power architecture, leveraging cost-effective regional energy with redundancy for continuous operations.
4. Advanced cooling systems, designed to handle high-density environments and support next-generation compute performance.
5. Modular deployment capabilities, allowing flexible scaling of IT space and power.
6. Integration within Core Scientific’s broader Dalton campus, supporting large-scale, multi-phase expansion strategies.
7. 24/7 monitoring and operational support, ensuring uptime and operational reliability.

🔐 Security & Compliance

1. Secured campus environment, including perimeter fencing and controlled entry points.
2. Multi-layer physical security, with restricted access to data halls and critical infrastructure areas.
3. Continuous CCTV surveillance, ensuring real-time monitoring across the facility.
4. Access control systems, supporting authorized and role-based access management.
5. Fire detection and suppression systems, designed to protect high-value IT equipment.
6. Security and operational practices aligned with industry standards for high-density data center environments.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

1. Access to high-speed fiber networks, enabling reliable and scalable connectivity.
2. Strategic location between major southeastern U.S. markets, supporting low-latency regional connectivity.
3. Carrier-flexible environment, allowing interconnection with multiple network providers.
4. Cross-connect capabilities, supporting interconnection between tenants, carriers, and platforms.
5. Designed for cloud and AI ecosystems, enabling hybrid and high-throughput data architectures.
6. Ideal for organizations requiring strong connectivity within the southeastern U.S. digital corridor.

💼 Who It Serves

1. AI and machine learning platforms requiring high-density, power-intensive environments.
2. Hyperscale and cloud providers deploying large-scale compute infrastructure.
3. Enterprises with data-intensive or high-performance computing workloads.
4. SaaS and managed service providers expanding regional infrastructure.
5. Organizations seeking cost-efficient, scalable deployments in a growing U.S. data center market.