Xfernet: Ashburn Data Center DC3

The Ashburn Data Center DC3 (Xfernet) is located at 44470 Chilum Place, Ashburn, VA in Northern Virginia’s “Data Center Alley,” one of the densest concentrations of carrier and cloud infrastructure in the U.S. Because Ashburn is the principal nexus for Internet, cloud, and network backbones, DC3 provides critical regional reach and low-latency access across the Eastern U.S. and to major peering/IX nodes.

Xfernet operates this facility, offering colocation and interconnection services, often overlapping with the existing Equinix DC3 ecosystem at the same address. 

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Power capacity: ~100 kW (as listed by Inflect for the facility) 
• Cooling: supports high-density operations with advanced cooling systems (specific redundancy levels not publicly disclosed) 
• Structure: co-located within a single-story facility at 44470 Chilum Place
• Colocation types: half/full cabinets, caged space, private suites offered in the building 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Multi-level security: CCTV, motion detection, 24/7 security guards (common to DC3 ecosystems) 
• Biometric / access control at doors and cages (shared with Equinix DC3 standard practices) 
• Mantrap entry to sensitive areas (shared practice at DC3) 
• Fire protection: pre-action dry-pipe sprinkler systems with early smoke detection systems (standard for DC3) 
• Certifications: the publicly cited listings for Xfernet DC3 do not list specific certifications.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-neutral facility: multiple network providers available via DC3 peering infrastructure 
• Dense interconnect ecosystem: over 190+ network services and 1,300+ companies connect via Equinix DC3 (implicitly overlapping) 
• Cross-connects: fiber, single-mode, multimode, and standard copper cross-connects available 
• Redundant fiber entry / PoE paths (standard in DC3 complex) 

💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprises and service providers needing presence in the heart of U.S. Internet infrastructure
• Cloud, CDN, and SaaS firms seeking dense peering and interconnection opportunities
• Telecoms, carriers, and network operators that require low-latency cross-connects and backbone access
• Organizations needing hybrid or multi-cloud architectures with proximity to major data hubs
• Customers who prefer colocating in a smaller facility but still benefit from the larger DC3 ecosystem