CyrusOne: Yorkville - Building 1 Data Center

The Yorkville – Building 1 Data Center is part of CyrusOne’s large-scale data center campus development in Yorkville, Illinois, designed to support hyperscale, cloud, and enterprise deployments in the greater Chicago market. Located southwest of downtown Chicago, the facility provides access to one of the most important connectivity and financial hubs in North America while offering the space and power availability required for next-generation digital infrastructure.

Strategically positioned in the Chicago metro region, the Yorkville campus enables organizations to benefit from strong fiber connectivity, proximity to major enterprise ecosystems, and geographic diversity within the Midwest. Building 1 is developed as a purpose-built facility engineered for scalability, high availability, and operational efficiency.

As part of CyrusOne’s global platform, the Yorkville campus supports mission-critical workloads with flexible deployment options, making it suitable for hyperscale cloud providers, enterprise IT environments, and hybrid infrastructure strategies.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. Located in Yorkville, Illinois, within the greater Chicago metro area
2. Part of a multi-building, hyperscale-ready campus development
3. Designed for cloud, enterprise, and hyperscale deployments
4. Scalable infrastructure supporting long-term capacity expansion
5. Carrier-neutral environment enabling flexible connectivity
6. Purpose-built for mission-critical and high-performance workloads

🔌 Power Infrastructure

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

❄️ Cooling Infrastructure

1. Advanced cooling systems designed for efficient operation
2. Redundant mechanical infrastructure ensuring continuous performance
3. Optimized airflow management for high-density deployments
4. Environmental monitoring across critical infrastructure areas

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

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

🔐 Security & Compliance

1. Multi-layer physical security architecture
2. 24/7 monitored facility with controlled access points
3. CCTV surveillance across all critical areas
4. Visitor management systems and restricted access zones
5. Designed to support enterprise and regulatory compliance requirements

💼 Who It Serves

1. Hyperscale cloud providers expanding in the Midwest
2. Enterprise organizations requiring infrastructure in the Chicago region
3. SaaS and digital platforms serving North American markets
4. Financial services and regulated industries
5. Organizations implementing hybrid IT and disaster recovery strategies