DataBank: DFW12 - Red Oak Data Center

DFW12, located within DataBank’s Red Oak Campus just south of Dallas, Texas, is a newly developed, purpose-built facility designed to support hyperscale cloud, AI/ML infrastructure, and mission-critical enterprise IT. Engineered to Tier III+ standards, DFW12 offers multi-megawatt power capacity, carrier-neutral connectivity, and advanced redundancy and security systems—all while maintaining close proximity to Dallas without the risks of urban density.

As part of one of the most advanced data center campuses in the South Central U.S., DFW12 provides an ideal platform for cloud-native scale, GPU-ready deployments, and compliance-sensitive environments. Its energy-efficient design, coupled with direct access to regional and long-haul fiber routes, makes it an optimal location for scalable, high-performance digital infrastructure.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

Tier III+ Infrastructure: N+1 redundancy across power and cooling systems for maximum uptime and flexibility

Hyperscale-Optimized: Supports high-density, multi-megawatt deployments for AI, ML, and cloud platforms

Strategic Red Oak Location: Outside of Dallas floodplains and metro congestion, yet highly connected

Future-Ready Design: Purpose-built with room to grow, low PUE, and sustainability-focused systems

🔐 Security & Compliance

24/7 Physical Security: Biometric access, CCTV surveillance, multi-factor authentication, and on-site staff

Compliance Support: Meets or exceeds standards for SOC 1 & 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, and ISO 27001

Hardened & Audit-Ready: Ideal for financial services, government agencies, and healthcare providers

Disaster Recovery-Ready: A geographically diverse site with capabilities for BCP and backup infrastructure

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

Carrier-Neutral Ecosystem: Access to multiple Tier 1 carriers and regional fiber providers

Cloud-Adjacent Network: Direct on-ramps to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle, and other hyperscalers

Fully Integrated with DataBank’s DFW Footprint: Enables hybrid, multi-site, and edge deployments

Low-Latency Reach: Ties into long-haul fiber and subsea routes for national and global interconnection

💼 Who It Serves

• AI and GPU-based workloads needing large-scale, high-density deployments
• Hyperscalers and cloud platforms building regional zones with rapid scalability
• Regulated industries (healthcare, fintech, government) requiring secure, compliant, high-availability hosting
• Enterprises and MSPs seeking hybrid cloud flexibility with future-proof infrastructure