Lumen: McAllen 1 Data Center

The McAllen 1 Data Center by Lumen Technologies is a strategically positioned, enterprise-grade facility located in McAllen, Texas, a major cross-border gateway between the United States and Mexico. Designed to support businesses with international connectivity needs, mission-critical workloads, and high-security infrastructure requirements, this facility offers a powerful platform for digital operations across North and Latin America.

Engineered to meet Tier III standards, the McAllen 1 Data Center features redundant power systems, including dual utility feeds, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and backup generators to ensure continuous uptime. Advanced N+1 cooling systems maintain consistent environmental conditions for high-density deployments, making the site ideal for enterprise, telecom, and cloud applications.

Security is a cornerstone of McAllen 1’s infrastructure, with 24/7 on-site personnel, biometric access controls, multi-layer video surveillance, and fire detection and suppression systems in place. The facility adheres to strict compliance standards such as SOC 1 & 2, PCI DSS, and HIPAA, ensuring data protection and regulatory alignment for sensitive workloads in sectors like healthcare, finance, logistics, and government.

As a carrier-neutral facility, McAllen 1 offers direct access to a wide array of domestic and international network providers, including connections to key Mexican fiber routes. The facility is fully integrated into the Lumen global IP backbone, delivering low-latency, high-speed connectivity across the Americas. This makes it a prime location for organizations with cross-border data needs, content delivery services, hybrid cloud strategies, and disaster recovery solutions.

With its strategic location at the digital crossroads of North and Latin America, world-class infrastructure, and seamless integration into a global network, the McAllen 1 Data Center is an essential resource for enterprises seeking secure, scalable, and internationally connected IT infrastructure.