Lumen: Minneapolis 3 Data Center

The Minneapolis 1 Data Center, operated by Lumen Technologies, is a secure, enterprise-grade facility inside the 511 Building (Minnesota Technology Center), the region’s premier carrier-hotel in downtown Minneapolis. This location offers low-latency access to a dense ecosystem of networks and cloud on-ramps, making it a strong fit for latency-sensitive and interconnect-heavy workloads. 

Built for resilient operations, Minneapolis 1 provides cabinet-to-cage colocation with clear power options and direct paths into Lumen’s backbone and metro rings. Tenants benefit from the building’s role as a major Upper Midwest interconnection hub hosting the Midwest Internet Cooperative Exchange (MICE). 

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Right-sized footprint: ~12,291 sq ft total with ~3,434 sq ft raised-floor colocation space.
• Deployment options: Standard 3 kW, high-density 5 kW, and custom cages 3–15 kW per rack. 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Multi-layer access controls, monitored BMS, double-interlock dry-pipe fire suppression; certifications listed include HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 1/2, SSAE 18. 

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-neutral cross-connects, diverse fiber; in-building peering via MICE at the 511 Building. 

💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprises and service providers needing dense interconnection, hybrid cloud, and proximity to downtown users