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Lumen: Chicago 5 Data Center

Lumen Chicago 5 Data Center is located at 600 South Federal Street, Chicago, IL, USA. The gross building size for this location has not been provided. The gross colocation space is not available for this data center. No power information has been offered for this location. We found 220 data center locations within 50 miles of this facility. No certifications are specified for this location.
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About Chicago 5 Data Center

Chicago 5 Data Center

600 South Federal Street, Chicago, IL, USA

Operated by Lumen Technologies

Overview

The Chicago 5 Data Center, operated by Lumen Technologies, is a secure, carrier-neutral colocation facility located in Chicago’s central business district. Its prime downtown location provides access to one of the nation’s most interconnected network hubs, making it ideal for enterprises, cloud providers, and organizations needing high-performance, low-latency infrastructure.

This facility delivers robust power, redundant cooling, and diverse connectivity options, ensuring operational resilience for mission-critical workloads.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

  • Tier III-style infrastructure with N+1 redundancy for power and cooling
  • Flexible colocation space: open racks, lockable cabinets, and private cages
  • Power Resilience: Redundant UPS systems with diesel generator backup
  • Cooling Systems: Precision HVAC with hot-/cold-aisle configurations
  • Fire Protection: Early smoke detection and gaseous suppression systems
  • Carrier-Neutral: Access to multiple fiber and telecom providers in a dense carrier ecosystem

🔐 Security & Compliance

  • 24/7 Physical Security: Onsite security staff, CCTV surveillance, multi-layered access controls, and biometric authentication
  • Continuous monitoring of power, cooling, and environmental conditions
  • Built to enterprise operational standards (specific certifications not publicly listed)

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

  • Carrier-Neutral Environment: Direct access to multiple Tier 1 carriers and metro fiber providers
  • Interconnection Options: Cross connects, private lines, and dark fiber
  • Integrated into Lumen’s nationwide backbone network for low-latency connectivity
  • Supports hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and inter-data center networking strategies

💼 Who It Serves

  • Enterprises seeking secure, resilient colocation in Chicago’s urban core
  • Cloud and managed service providers expanding Midwest presence
  • Regulated industries requiring high-security, compliant hosting
  • Media, content delivery, and financial services needing low-latency performance