Verizon: Verizon Seattle

The Verizon Seattle (1100 Second Avenue) data center is located at 1100 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, and is operated by Verizon Communications Inc., transitioned from prior ownership by XO Communications. Situated in downtown Seattle, it lies within the telecom-rich “Carrier Hotel” ecosystem near the Westin Building—making it a strategic hub for connectivity, interconnection, and low-latency access to cloud providers and network exchanges 

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Infrastructure Provisioning: Offers web-server cabinets and mail-tailored telecom infrastructure—available in both caged (32 sq ft) and non-caged (24 sq ft) configurations, with each rack supporting up to 1,250 lb of equipment 
• Power & Redundancy:
• Supplies AC, DC, and three-phase power, with A & B DC power feeds for redundancy 
• Features a UPS system with two battery strings providing ~9 minutes of backup power at full load; standby diesel generators with automatic transfer switch that are tested weekly and full‑load tested monthly, with 24-hour on-site fuel storage 
• Delivers power via a separated power room using multiple PDUs in true A+B design, offering 4 kW per cabinet (approx. 160 W/sq ft) and optional N+1 DC battery reserves (over 4 hours) 
• Maintenance includes monthly preventive and semi‑annual comprehensive servicing for power infrastructure 
• Cooling Systems: Features air-cooled precision HVAC systems in an N+1 redundant configuration, with both monthly and quarterly maintenance routines 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Certifications: Audited under SSAE 16 (SOC 3) standards; compliant with HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOX 404
• Physical Security: 24/7 on-site security, CCTV, and OSC monitoring; secure entry through biometric authentication, key-card access, and electronic card readers 
• Monitoring: Remote oversight managed by the XO Network Operations Center (NOC) 
• Fire Safety: Equipped with pre-action dry-pipe fire suppression systems throughout 

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-Neutral Design: Supports private, switched, and carrier-level connectivity via the Verizon/XO backbone, and offers scalable bandwidth from DS‑1/T‑1 (1.544 Mbps) up to OCx/GB (2.5 Gbps) 
• Network SLA: Fully redundant network infrastructure with 100% SLA for both network and server availability

💼 Who It Serves

• The facility offers remote hands support and helpdesk services, with physical access granted upon 24-hour advance written notice 
• Ideal for enterprises, telecom firms, managed services providers, and organizations requiring carrier-grade, secure, high-availability colocation in Seattle’s downtown core.