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DataBank: DataBank ORD1 Data Center

DataBank DataBank ORD1 Data Center is located at 600 South Federal Street, Chicago, IL, USA. The data center is 15000 sqft. There is a total of 10130 sqft in raised floor space for colocation. It has access to 1.0 MW of power. We found 220 data center locations within 50 miles of this facility. Certifications for this location include HIPAA, HITECH, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, Privacy Shield, SOC 1, SOC 2, SSAE 18.
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About DataBank ORD1 Data Center

The ORD1 Downtown Chicago Loop Data Center, operated by DataBank, is a secure, carrier-rich, enterprise-grade facility located in the heart of Chicago’s Financial District. As a strategic asset at the city’s latency-sensitive core, ORD1 serves as a high-performance digital hub for financial institutions, cloud providers, and enterprises demanding low-latency, resilient interconnection infrastructure.

Built to Tier III design principles, this facility supports robust colocation, hybrid IT, and connectivity needs with high availability and operational reliability.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

  • Tier III Design (2N Power & N+1 Cooling): Dual-redundant power architecture and N+1 cooling systems ensure uptime and resiliency. 
  • Raised-Floor Colocation Capacity: 10,130 sq ft of raised-floor space dedicated to colocation. 
  • Total Facility Footprint: Approximately 15,000 sq ft of total building space. 
  • Power Capacity: 1 MW of critical IT power supported by 2N power design. 
  • Carrier‑Dense Interconnection: Hosted in a carrier hotel environment with 18–20 onsite carriers, enabling diverse, low-latency connectivity. 
  • Strategic Urban Location: Located in the city’s Financial District, just one mile from Lake Michigan—ideal for global and regional connectivity. 

🔐 Security & Compliance

  • Robust Physical Security: Dual-factor biometric access, CCTV surveillance, mantraps, and ballistic lobby protection. 
  • Compliance Certifications: Meets SSAE‑18, SOC 1, SOC 2, HIPAA/HITECH, PCI‑DSS, ISO 27001, and other key regulatory standards. 

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

  • Carrier Hotel Facility: A multi-carrier interconnection hub enabling direct cross-connects and diverse network access. 
  • Hybrid & Cloud Ready: Supports hybrid deployments and provides pathways to cloud platforms and partners via high-speed interconnects. 

💼 Who It Serves

  • Financial Services & Trading Firms: Ideal for low-latency requirements within Chicago’s financial ecosystem.
  • Cloud Providers & MSPs: Looking for reliable, scalable, interconnection-intensive facilities.
  • Enterprises & Regulated Industries: Requiring high-security, compliant colocation and robust operational uptime.