Verizon: Verizon Detroit 2

Verizon Detroit #2, also known as the XO Communications Detroit Data Center #2, is a carrier-neutral, advanced colocation facility operated by Verizon Communications Inc. It is situated at 21555 Melrose Avenue, 1st Floor, Southfield, Michigan 48075, a prominent hub within the greater Detroit data center ecosystem. The facility occupies a strategic location in Southfield, providing easy access to key transportation routes and adjacent carrier infrastructure. 

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Infrastructure Types: Offers web‑server cabinets, telecom cabinets, two‑post racks, and custom footprints—available in both caged (32 sq ft) and non‑caged (24 sq ft) configurations; each rack supports up to 1,250 lb.
• Power Configuration:
• AC and DC power available with A & B DC power feeds for redundancy.
• UPS system with two battery strings providing ~9 minutes of backup at full load.
• Standby diesel generators with automatic transfer switch (ATS); weekly test runs and monthly full‑load testing; onsite fuel storage for 24 hours of runtime.
• Dual PDUs in true A+B design; power density 4 kW per cabinet (~160 W/sq ft).
• Optional DC power with battery reserves over 4 hours via N+1 battery strings.
• Maintenance schedule includes monthly preventive and semi‑annual comprehensive checks. 
• Cooling Systems: Air‑cooled precision HVAC units configured with N+1 redundancy; maintenance includes monthly preventive and quarterly comprehensive servicing. 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Physical Security: Onsite security officers guard the facility; biometric authentication and key‑card access control enforce entry.
• Surveillance & Monitoring: Continuous 24×7 CCTV and OSC (Open Sound Control) surveillance; the XO Network Operations Center (NOC) remotely monitors facility access and operations.
• Fire Protection: Employs a double‑interlock pre‑action dry‑pipe fire suppression system installed throughout the facility.
• Compliance Certifications: Regularly audited per SSAE 16 (SOC 3) standards; compliant with HIPAA, PCI, and SOX 404 requirements. 

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier‑Neutral Facility: Offers both switched and dedicated access to high‑capacity metropolitan and long‑haul XO network infrastructure.
• Network Resilience: Fully redundant network infrastructure with a 100% SLA on network and server availability.
• Network Services: Supports VLANs, customized firewalls, site‑to‑site VPN, IDS/IPS, load balancing, and multicast routing. 

💼 Who It Serves

• Offers remote eyes/hands technical support and helpdesk services. Client access to equipment requires at least 24-hour advance written notice.
• Ideal for enterprises, telecommunications providers, service integrators, and organizations requiring secure, resilient, and carrier‑grade colocation solutions in the Detroit market.