CyrusOne: CHI3 - Aurora Campus Data Center

The CHI3 – Aurora Campus Data Center is part of CyrusOne’s hyperscale campus in Aurora, Illinois, located within the greater Chicago metropolitan area—one of North America’s most important connectivity and enterprise data center markets. Strategically positioned in the western suburbs of Chicago, the Aurora campus provides scalable, high-performance infrastructure with strong access to regional fiber networks and major business corridors.

As part of CyrusOne’s Chicago platform, CHI3 is designed to support hyperscale, enterprise, and cloud deployments requiring high availability, flexibility, and long-term growth capacity. The campus environment enables customers to scale efficiently while benefiting from proximity to one of the largest interconnection ecosystems in the United States.

Engineered for mission-critical workloads, CHI3 delivers resilient infrastructure with redundant power and cooling systems, carrier-neutral connectivity, and secure operational environments aligned with CyrusOne’s global standards.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. Located in Aurora, Illinois, within the Chicago metro area
2. Part of CyrusOne’s Aurora hyperscale data center campus
3. Designed for enterprise, cloud, and hyperscale deployments
4. Scalable campus environment supporting long-term expansion
5. Carrier-neutral facility enabling flexible connectivity options
6. Purpose-built infrastructure for mission-critical workloads

🔌 Power Infrastructure

1. High-capacity utility power sourced from the regional Illinois grid
2. Redundant power architecture designed for continuous uptime
3. UPS-backed systems ensuring stable and clean power delivery
4. Backup generator systems for extended outage protection
5. Designed to support high-density compute environments

❄️ Cooling Infrastructure

1. Advanced cooling systems designed for efficient thermal management
2. Redundant mechanical infrastructure ensuring operational continuity
3. Optimized airflow and containment strategies for high-density deployments
4. Environmental monitoring across data halls

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

1. Carrier-neutral connectivity with access to multiple network providers
2. Strong connectivity to Chicago’s dense fiber and interconnection ecosystem
3. Low-latency access to major U.S. markets and internet exchanges
4. Cross-connect services supporting hybrid and multi-cloud architectures

🔐 Security & Compliance

1. Multi-layer physical security systems
2. 24/7 on-site monitoring and surveillance
3. Controlled access with authentication protocols
4. CCTV coverage across critical infrastructure areas
5. Visitor management systems and restricted access zones
6. Designed to meet enterprise and compliance requirements

💼 Who It Serves

1. Hyperscale cloud providers expanding in the Midwest
2. Enterprise organizations requiring Chicago-region infrastructure
3. SaaS and digital platforms serving North American markets
4. Financial services and regulated industries
5. Organizations deploying hybrid IT and multi-site architectures