Core Scientific: Dalton 3 Data Center

The Dalton 3 Data Center, operated by Core Scientific, is a high-density, next-generation computing facility located in Dalton, Georgia. Positioned approximately 90 miles north of Atlanta, the site benefits from access to a strong regional data center ecosystem, robust fiber connectivity, and cost-effective power resources. As part of Core Scientific’s expanding footprint in the Southeast U.S., Dalton 3 is purpose-built to support large-scale, compute-intensive workloads, including artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and advanced cloud infrastructure. Designed for scalability, efficiency, and long-term performance, the facility plays a key role in enabling next-generation digital infrastructure deployments.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. High-density infrastructure, purpose-built for AI, HPC, and advanced compute workloads.
2. Significant power capacity, supporting hyperscale and large-scale deployments (approx. 140+ MW).
3. Scalable design, enabling rapid expansion and flexible deployment models.
4. Advanced cooling technologies, including liquid cooling solutions for high-performance environments.
5. Redundant power systems, including backup generation and resilient electrical architecture.
6. Modular facility layout, allowing customers to scale compute density and infrastructure efficiently.
7. Integration within Core Scientific’s broader Dalton campus, supporting ecosystem growth and expansion.
8. 24/7 monitoring and operational support, ensuring continuous uptime and performance.

🔐 Security & Compliance

1. Secured campus environment, including perimeter fencing and controlled gated access.
2. Multi-layer physical security, with restricted access to critical infrastructure areas.
3. Continuous CCTV monitoring, covering both perimeter and internal facility zones.
4. Role-based access controls, ensuring only authorized personnel can access sensitive environments.
5. Fire detection and suppression systems, designed to protect high-density IT infrastructure.
6. Built to align with industry-standard security practices for enterprise and hyperscale deployments.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

1. Access to high-speed fiber networks, enabling reliable and low-latency connectivity.
2. Strategic proximity to Atlanta, one of the प्रमुख connectivity hubs in the Southeastern United States.
3. Carrier-flexible environment, supporting interconnection with multiple network providers.
4. Cross-connect capabilities, enabling efficient interconnection between tenants and service providers.
5. Designed for AI cloud and hybrid infrastructure, supporting high-throughput and data-intensive workloads.
6. Ideal for organizations requiring scalable compute capacity with strong regional network access.

💼 Who It Serves

1. Hyperscale and AI infrastructure providers deploying large-scale compute clusters.
2. Cloud and GPU-as-a-service platforms requiring high-density environments.
3. Enterprises with data-intensive workloads such as analytics, machine learning, and simulation.
4. Blockchain and digital asset infrastructure operators (historically and evolving toward AI workloads).
5. Organizations seeking cost-efficient, power-rich environments in the Southeast U.S.