Optic Fusion : Tacoma Data Center

The Tacoma Data Center, operated by Optic Fusion, is a carrier-neutral, enterprise-grade colocation and cloud facility located in downtown Tacoma, Washington. Purpose-built for high-availability workloads, the site delivers secure, redundant, and scalable infrastructure for organizations across the Pacific Northwest. As a long-established regional operator, Optic Fusion combines robust physical infrastructure with managed IT services, hybrid-cloud enablement, and direct engineering support—making the Tacoma facility a trusted environment for production, DR, and latency-sensitive deployments.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. Redundant power architecture, including conditioned UPS backup and diesel generator systems designed for continuous operations.
2. Multiple power feeds and scalable power allocation suited for enterprise workloads, virtualization clusters, and high-density environments.
3. Precision cooling systems engineered for 24/7 stability, with N+1 redundancy across CRAC/CRAH units.
4. Carrier-neutral design offering flexibility in selecting network providers and integrating hybrid-cloud or multi-site architectures.
5. Scalable colocation options, including full racks, partial racks, caged environments, and private suites.
6. 24/7 on-site support, network monitoring, and remote-hands services delivered by Optic Fusion’s engineering teams.
7. Ideal for regional edge deployments, disaster recovery, and compliance-driven workloads.

🔐 Security & Compliance

1. 24/7 facility monitoring with extensive CCTV coverage and controlled access zones.
2. Multi-factor authentication, including keycard access and secure entry controls.
3. Fire detection and suppression systems with early smoke detection and gas-based suppression to protect sensitive equipment.
4. Compliance alignment supporting enterprise and regulatory workloads, including:
5. ISO/IEC 27001–aligned security practices
6. HIPAA-ready hosting environments for healthcare customers
7. SOC and PCI-aligned operational controls
8. Dedicated cages and private suites available for sensitive or regulated deployments.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

1. Carrier-neutral interconnection, providing access to multiple Tier-1 network providers and regional ISPs.
2. Direct access to Optic Fusion’s network backbone, enabling low-latency connectivity across Washington and the U.S. West Coast.
3. Diverse fiber paths supporting network redundancy and high-capacity links.
4. Cross-connect services available in copper, fiber, or virtual VLAN formats for tenant-to-tenant and cloud interconnectivity.
5. Well suited for cloud, SaaS, telecom, and content providers requiring stability and low latency in the Puget Sound region.

💼 Who It Serves

1. Enterprises, healthcare organizations, and financial institutions requiring secure, compliant colocation.
2. Managed service providers, cloud platforms, and SaaS operators needing local edge presence.
3. Telecom and ISP operators establishing regional network POPs.
4. Businesses implementing hybrid-cloud, DR, or multi-site environments supported by Optic Fusion’s engineering and managed IT services.
5. Organizations prioritizing low-latency regional connectivity and hands-on local support.