Verizon: Verizon Memphis

The Verizon Memphis data center, situated at 5127 Truse Road, Memphis, TN 38117, is a Standard Data Centeroperated by Verizon Communications Inc. (formerly XO Communications). Located in the Memphis metro area, the facility lies within a cluster of data centers and benefits from key regional network infrastructure, enabling seamless enterprise and carrier connectivity.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Provides Telco carrier‑grade infrastructure with web‑server cabinets in a non‑caged configuration, each supporting up to 1,250 lb of equipment 
• The building offers 10‑ft ceiling heights, secure loading docks, and onsite parking
• Power Infrastructure:
• Both AC and DC power with A & B DC power feeds for redundancy
• UPS with two battery strings that provide 9 minutes of backup at full load 
• Standby diesel generators with automatic transfer switch (ATS), weekly test runs, monthly full-load testing, and 24‑hour onsite fuel storage
• Power density: approximately 4 kW per cabinet (~160 W/sq ft) 
• Maintenance includes monthly preventive and semi‑annual comprehensive servicing of power systems
• Cooling Systems: Precise air‑cooled HVAC units in an N+1 redundant configuration, maintained via monthly preventive and quarterly comprehensive servicing

🔐 Security & Compliance

• On‑site security officers and 24×7 CCTV surveillance monitored by an Open Sound Control (OSC) system
• Access control via biometric authentication and key‑card systems; facility is remotely monitored by the XO Network Operations Center (NOC)
• Fire safety includes a FM‑200 gas‑based fire suppression system throughout the center
• Reviewed under SSAE 16 (SOC 3) standards and compliant with HIPAA, PCI, and SOX 404 regulations 

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• A carrier‑neutral facility with both switched and dedicated access to high‑capacity metropolitan and long‑haul XO network infrastructure 
• Fully redundant network infrastructure offering a 100% SLA on network and server availability 
• Supports advanced network services including VLANs, custom firewalls, site‑to‑site VPN, IDS/IPS, load balancing, and multicast routing

. 💼 Who It Serves

• Provides helpdesk support and remote eyes/hands technical services; client physical access requires a 24‑hour advance written notice
• Suited for enterprises, telecommunications providers, service integrators, and organizations needing secure, high‑availability, carrier‑grade colocation in the Memphis region