Lumen: Arlington Heights 1 Data Center
About Arlington Heights 1 Data Center
Arlington Heights 1 Data Center
1305 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL (Arlington Heights area), USA
Overview
Operated by Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink and before that TW Telecom/Level 3), this facility offers enterprise-grade colocation services and plays a significant role within the broader Chicago suburban data center ecosystem.
Facility Specifications
- Total building area: ~57,000 ft²
- Raised-floor colocation space: ~20,660 ft²
- Power capacity: Not publicly disclosed
Infrastructure & Capabilities
Designed to support mission-critical deployments, features include:
- Tier III-level infrastructure with N+1 redundancy across power, UPS, generators, and cooling systems.
- Designed for both high-density and standard deployments with precision environmental controls.
Security & Compliance
The facility conforms to industry-leading standards and protocols, holding certifications such as:
- HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 1, SOC 2, SSAE 16 Type 1 & Type 2
Regional Connectivity & Ecosystem
Located in a dense data center cluster in Chicago's Golden Corridor, it is surrounded by an active ecosystem of providers and developers, including:
- CloudHQ, Prime Data Centers, Stream DC, Stack Infrastructure, Aligned, and others building hyperscale campus and carrier hotel facilities nearby.
Why It Matters
The Arlington Heights 1 Data Center offers a solid, secure colocation option adjacent to major digital infrastructure investments. While specific power capacity remains private, the facility’s scale, compliance posture, and role in a vibrant IT ecosystem position it as a reliable gateway for enterprise, cloud, and edge deployments in the Chicago region.
