Lumen: Herndon 1 Data Center
About Herndon 1 Data Center
The Herndon 1 Data Center by Lumen Technologies is a high-security, enterprise-grade colocation facility located in Herndon, Virginia, in the heart of Northern Virginia’s data center corridor—one of the most connected and strategically important digital infrastructure regions in the world. Just minutes from Washington, D.C., this facility is ideal for supporting federal agencies, defense contractors, technology enterprises, and global cloud service providers.
Built to Tier III standards, the Herndon 1 Data Center features redundant power infrastructure, including dual utility feeds, backup generators, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), delivering maximum uptime and business continuity. The site also includes N+1 precision cooling systems, ensuring consistent environmental control for high-density, mission-critical workloads.
Security is a core strength of Herndon 1, with 24/7 on-site personnel, biometric access controls, multi-layered video surveillance, and advanced fire detection and suppression systems. The facility meets compliance standards including SOC 1 & 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and is well-suited for environments requiring strict data protection and federal compliance.
As a carrier-neutral facility, Herndon 1 offers direct access to a wide variety of Tier 1 carriers, ISPs, and major cloud on-ramps, with seamless integration into the Lumen global IP backbone. This provides ultra-low latency and high-bandwidth connectivity across North America and internationally—ideal for hybrid cloud strategies, edge computing, secure government workloads, and data-intensive applications.
With its strategic location in one of the most secure and connected tech ecosystems, coupled with Lumen’s global reach and reliable infrastructure, the Herndon 1 Data Center delivers the performance, security, and scalability required for today’s most demanding IT environments.