DataBank: DataBank BOS1 Data Center

The BOS1 Downtown Boston Data Center, operated by DataBank, is a secure, carrier-rich colocation facility strategically positioned within Boston's core. Hosted inside a prominent carrier hotel, it serves as a major fiber hub—enabling low-latency access for enterprises, cloud providers, and technology-driven organizations requiring high-performance infrastructure.

Built on robust Tier III design principles, BOS1 delivers resilient services and hybrid infrastructure solutions, including colocation, bare metal, and in-region cloud integration.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Raised-Floor Colocation Space: 7,760 ft² available for cabinets and cages
• Total Facility Footprint: Approximately 8,994 ft² gross, of which 7,760 ft² is raised-floor colocation
• Critical IT Power Load: 0.5 MW with a 2N UPS design, supporting both 120V and 208V AC, with DC power availability 
• Cooling Infrastructure: N+2 redundancy design ensuring continuous environmental control
• Cabinet Power Density: Air-cooled cabinets supporting 10 kW+ per rack
• Carrier-Rich Connectivity: ~7 onsite carriers with direct Zayo fiber feed; functions as one of Boston’s key fiber interconnection hubs 
• Cloud and Connectivity Partners: In-region DataBank Cloud, managed network and security services, DDoS protection, IDS/IPS

🔐 Security & Compliance

• While not fully detailed in the primary spec sheet, BOS1 supports a wide range of certifications including HIPAA, HITECH, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, Privacy Shield, SOC 1, SOC 2, SSAE 18
• As part of a carrier hotel and expected DataBank security infrastructure, it likely includes standard multi-layered physical controls, but specifics weren’t provided in the accessible sources.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-Neutral Facility: Operates within a Boston metro carrier hotel, offering extensive interconnectivity
• Cloud & Hybrid Integration: Offers in-region DataBank Cloud, cross-connects, and hybrid solutions designed to reduce vendor lock-i

Facility Types (Capabilities)

• Colocation: Cabinets and cages with high-density power and cooling infrastructure
• Bare Metal: Available per DataBank’s hybrid infrastructure offerings
• IaaS (In-Region Cloud): Supported via DataBank Cloud services at BOS1 
• Internet Exchange / Interconnection Hub: Functions as a key fiber hub with extensive carrier presence and cross-connect capabilities