CyrusOne: Talkington Township DC2 Data Center
About Talkington Township DC2 Data Center
The Talkington Township DC2 Data Center is a planned hyperscale facility by CyrusOne, located in Talkington Township, Illinois, within the greater Chicago metropolitan area—one of North America’s most critical data center and interconnection hubs. The development is part of CyrusOne’s continued expansion in the Midwest, designed to support growing demand for cloud, AI, and enterprise infrastructure.
Strategically positioned in the Chicago region, DC2 will provide low-latency access to major U.S. markets and robust connectivity to one of the country’s densest fiber ecosystems. The planned facility is expected to deliver scalable, high-performance infrastructure tailored for hyperscale deployments, enterprise IT, and next-generation compute workloads.
As part of CyrusOne’s global platform, DC2 will be built to meet enterprise-grade standards for availability, operational resilience, and flexibility, supporting both large-scale wholesale deployments and high-density environments.
⚙️ Facility Highlights
- Planned hyperscale data center in Talkington Township, Illinois
- Located within the Chicago metro data center market
- Designed for cloud, AI, and enterprise deployments
- Scalable campus-style infrastructure supporting long-term growth
- Carrier-neutral environment for flexible connectivity
- Positioned for low-latency access across major U.S. regions
🔌 Power Infrastructure
- Planned high-capacity utility power sourced from the regional grid
- Redundant electrical systems designed for continuous uptime
- UPS-backed infrastructure for stable power delivery
- Backup generator systems planned for extended outage protection
- Designed to support high-density and hyperscale workloads
❄️ Cooling Infrastructure
- Planned advanced cooling systems optimized for high-density environments
- Infrastructure expected to support modern cooling technologies, including liquid cooling
- Redundant mechanical systems designed for continuous operation
- Energy-efficient design aligned with hyperscale requirements
🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access
- Planned carrier-neutral connectivity model
- Access to Chicago’s extensive fiber and interconnection ecosystem
- Low-latency connectivity to major U.S. markets and internet exchanges
- Designed to support hybrid cloud and multi-cloud architectures
🔐 Security & Compliance
- Multi-layer physical security architecture planned
- 24/7 monitored access and surveillance systems
- Controlled facility access and visitor management
- Designed to meet enterprise and regulatory compliance standards
💼 Who It Serves
- Hyperscale cloud providers expanding in the Midwest
- Enterprise organizations requiring central U.S. infrastructure
- SaaS and digital platforms serving national markets
- Financial services and regulated industries
- Organizations deploying AI and high-performance compute workloads