Lumen: Washington DC 2 Data Center

The Lumen Washington DC 2 Data Center is a premier colocation facility located in the heart of one of the most strategically significant markets in the United States. Situated within the Washington, D.C. metro region, this facility provides resilient infrastructure, robust network connectivity, and high-security standards to meet the demanding requirements of public sector agencies, enterprises, and global organizations operating in finance, law, and cybersecurity.

Built to support mission-critical IT workloads, Washington DC 2 offers Tier III-equivalent architecture, ensuring concurrent maintainability and maximum uptime. The facility features redundant power delivery paths, N+1 UPS systems, and backup diesel generators to ensure continuous operations, even during power disruptions.

State-of-the-art cooling systems, scalable power densities, and a modular infrastructure approach allow clients to grow their deployments confidently while maintaining energy efficiency and system integrity.

Located in the Washington D.C. metro—one of the most connected and secure data center regions in the U.S.—this facility provides ideal access to federal institutions, policy-making bodies, and East Coast peering points. The site enables low-latency access to Ashburn, the nation’s primary internet exchange hub, and delivers fast connectivity to surrounding business centers like Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York.

Through the Lumen global network, clients benefit from a wide range of connectivity services including Metro Ethernet, Wavelength, MPLS, and IP VPN, along with access to cloud on-ramps and multi-cloud environments.

Washington DC 2 is engineered with multi-layered security protocols including 24/7 video monitoring, biometric access controls, mantrap entry systems, and on-site security personnel. The facility is aligned with strict government and industry regulations, maintaining compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 1 & 2, PCI DSS, and HIPAA, making it ideal for federal agencies, defense contractors, healthcare providers, and financial institutions.

Whether you require a single rack, multi-rack deployments, or a custom private suite, Lumen provides flexible colocation options to meet diverse operational needs. Customers can also access value-added services including remote hands, structured cabling, cross-connects, and technical migration support, all backed by Lumen’s 24/7 operational staff and network expertise.