Verizon: Verizon Atlanta

The Verizon Atlanta data center—formerly an XO Communications facility—is situated at 4000 Highland Parkway SE, Smyrna, Georgia (part of the greater Atlanta metro area) and is operated by Verizon Communications Inc. The location lies within the dense Smyrna/Atlanta data center cluster, offering strategic proximity to major transportation arteries (like I‑285) and a rich network ecosystem. This makes it a strong choice for enterprises requiring robust connectivity and reliable metro infrastructure.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Structure & Layout: Slab-on-grade construction with 10 ft drop ceilings, secure loading docks, and onsite parking
• Cabinets & Colocation: Offers full-sized secured locking cabinets and customizable cage space within raised-floor environments (enabling subfloor cable management). Cabinets support up to 1,250 lb of equipment.
• Power Infrastructure:
• Primary single-feed AC commercial power
• UPS with two battery strings delivering ~9 minutes of backup at full load
• Standby diesel generators with automatic transfer switch (ATS), weekly test runs, monthly full-load testing, and on-site fuel storage for 24 hours of runtime
• Dual PDUs in A+B redundant design to each cabinet
• Power density ~5 kW per cabinet (≈200 W/sq ft)
• DC power options with >4 hours battery reserve using N+1 battery strings
• Maintenance: Monthly preventive and semi-annual comprehensive upkeep of power systems
• Cooling Systems: Glycol-cooled precision HVAC units in an N+1 redundant configuration, with monthly preventive and quarterly comprehensive maintenance.
• Fire Protection: Includes pre-action dry-pipe sprinklers and FM-200 gas-based suppression systems, maintained monthly.

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Certifications: Audited under SSAE 16 (SOC 3) standards; compliant with HIPAA, PCI, and SOX 404.
• Physical Security: 24/7 on-site security officers; biometric authentication and key-card access control systems.
• Surveillance: 24×7 CCTV with Open Sound Control (OSC) systems; remotely monitored by XO Network Operations Center (NOC).

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Operates as a carrier-neutral facility that supports both switched and dedicated network access. It leverages XO’s metropolitan and long-haul network infrastructure.
• Features a fully redundant network infrastructure with a 100% SLA for network and server availability.
• Supports advanced network services such as VLANs, custom firewalls, site-to-site VPN, load balancing, multicast, and IDS/IPS.

💼 Who It Serves

• Designed to meet the needs of enterprises, telecommunications firms, and organizations requiring secure, high‑availability colocation in the Atlanta area.
• Offers remote hands/eyes support and helpdesk services; physical access granted with 24-hour advance written notice.