Lumen: Minneapolis Data Center
About Minneapolis Data Center
Minneapolis Data Center
222 South 9th Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Operated by Lumen Technologies
Overview
The Minneapolis Data Center, operated by Lumen Technologies, is a secure, enterprise-grade facility located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. Positioned within Minnesota’s primary business and technology hub, it serves as a high-performance colocation and connectivity hub for enterprises, cloud providers, and content platforms seeking low-latency access to regional and global markets.
Built to meet rigorous enterprise and compliance standards, the Minneapolis Data Center offers resilient infrastructure, diverse carrier connectivity, and 24/7 operational support—making it an ideal choice for organizations with mission-critical workloads and regulated data requirements.
⚙️ Facility Highlights
- Tier III-style infrastructure with N+1 redundancy across power and cooling systems
- Total Facility Size: ~12,000 ft²
- Raised-Floor Colocation Space: ~12,000 ft²
- Power Capacity: ~1.5 MW with scalable high-density configurations
- Carrier-Neutral environment with access to multiple Tier 1 providers
- Precision Cooling and environmental monitoring systems for optimal performance
🔐 Security & Compliance
- 24/7 Physical Security: Multi-layered access controls, CCTV monitoring, and biometric authentication
- Certifications & Standards: HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 1, SOC 2, SSAE 16 Type 1 & 2
- Environmental Monitoring: Continuous oversight of power, cooling, and humidity conditions
- Disaster Recovery Capabilities: Supports business continuity and failover solutions
🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access
- Carrier-Neutral Facility: Access to multiple fiber providers for diverse network paths
- Interconnection Options: Cross connects and private lines to major carriers
- Cloud-Ready Architecture: Supports hybrid and multi-cloud deployments
- Low-Latency Access: Optimized routing for regional and nationwide connectivity
💼 Who It Serves
- Enterprises requiring secure, compliant colocation in downtown Minneapolis
- Cloud providers and MSPs expanding presence in the Upper Midwest
- Financial services, healthcare, and regulated industries needing compliant hosting
- Media, OTT, and content platforms demanding low-latency, high-availability delivery