Shift Hosting: Chicago 2

Chicago 2 – Netrality Data Center

📍 717 S. Wells St, Chicago, IL, USA

Operated by Netrality Data Centers

Facility Highlights

• Tier III-equivalent infrastructure with full N+1 redundancy on power and cooling
• Historic 10-story telecom hotel (built 1923), retrofitted into a highly interconnected data center 
• Structural specs: 11′‑2″ ceiling heights, 19′‑6″ column spacing, 125 lb/sf floor load capacity, secure loading dock, 4,000‑lb freight elevators, overhead cable trays, NOC and facility monitoring

Services & Capabilities

• Carrier-neutral colocation with access to robust MMR and diverse Points of Entry (POEs)
• On-net connectivity with 29+ providers including AT&T, Cogent, Comcast, Hurricane Electric, Lumen, Midwest IX, NexGen, Zayo, and more 

Security & Compliance

• Physical Security: Key card+two-factor access, man-trap entry, 24/7 monitored access lists, full CCTV surveillance 
• Certifications: SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA-compliant, PCI-compliant cages, SSAE-16/ISO standard architecture

Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-neutral environment with diverse fiber entrances, pre-built innerducts to MMR, and top-tier peering infrastructure including Midwest IX and Global Peer Exchange
• Supports rapid scaling and hybrid-cloud connectivity with secure vendor touch-down space, tech lounges, and office amenities 

Who It Serves

• Enterprises, ISPs, CDNs, and MSPs requiring dense interconnection and low-latency access in downtown Chicago
• Media, financial, and regulated sectors demanding high-availability and compliance-ready infrastructure
• Cloud and edge computing operators requiring flexible colocation with strong hybrid-cloud integrations