Lumen: Melbourne 1 Data Center

🏢 Lumen Melbourne 1 Data Center

Address: 820 Lorimer Street, Port Melbourne, VIC 3207, Australia

The Lumen Melbourne 1 Data Center is a high-performance, enterprise-grade facility strategically located in Port Melbourne. Purpose-built to support demanding workloads and hybrid cloud architectures, this site delivers robust colocation infrastructure, multi-carrier connectivity, and operational reliability for customers across Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

Engineered to Tier III-equivalent standards, Melbourne 1 features fully redundant power and cooling systems to ensure continuous uptime and seamless scalability. Its modular design supports high-density deployments, making it ideal for organizations that prioritize flexibility, availability, and future growth.

Located in a low-risk zone just outside Melbourne’s central business district, the facility offers low-latency access to regional financial hubs, cloud platforms, and global internet exchanges. As part of Lumen’s global fiber network, Melbourne 1 integrates seamlessly into international IT environments.

⚙️ Facility Specifications

• Estimated Total Power Capacity: ~5 to 10 MW
• Estimated Gross Facility Size: ~65,000 to 100,000 sq. ft
• Power Density: 3 kW to 15 kW per cabinet
• Redundancy: N+1 UPS and cooling systems, with diesel generator backup
• Cooling: Precision environmental controls for high-density IT deployments
• Certifications: ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOC 1 & 2 (aligned with Lumen global standards)
• Security: 24/7 video surveillance, biometric access controls, dual authentication, and mantrap systems
• Compliance: Supports strict regulatory and industry-specific requirements for finance, healthcare, and government sectors

🌐 Connectivity & Services

• Carrier-Neutral Interconnectivity to major domestic and international networks
• Direct Cloud Access with on-ramps to leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.)
• High-Speed Network Services: Metro Ethernet, IP VPN, Wavelength, and MPLS options
• Peering & Exchange: Supports low-latency interconnection and edge deployments
• Service Types Offered:
• Scalable Colocation (from single racks to private suites)
• Bare Metal and hardware provisioning
• Hybrid IaaS connectivity
• Internet Exchange access

🚀 Strategic Advantages

• Asia-Pacific Gateway: Positioned for low-latency access to regional cloud, financial, and content hubs
• Business Continuity Ready: Secure and stable site ideal for disaster recovery and hybrid cloud deployments
• Global Reach: Integrated into Lumen’s extensive international IP backbone and managed services ecosystem
• Customizable Solutions: Flexible power configurations, remote hands, structured cabling, and migration support available

The Lumen Melbourne 1 Data Center is a trusted solution for organizations seeking a secure, scalable, and globally connected IT infrastructure platform in one of Australia’s top technology corridors.