Xfernet: Los Angeles Data Center (Grand Ave)

The Xfernet Los Angeles Data Center (Grand Ave) is situated at 624 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA.  This facility is part of Xfernet’s Los Angeles colocation presence, designed to support mission-critical infrastructure with “Zero Downtime” principles. 

Located in a core LA metro area, the facility supports content distribution, cloud interconnect, and enterprise workloads that require low-latency access across the U.S. West Coast. As part of Xfernet’s footprint, it also leverages their global IP backbone and network presence in major U.S. and international PoPs.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Facility size: ~10,000 sq ft total footprint (as stated by Xfernet) 
• Power & distribution: three independent inline UPS systems providing redundancy; diesel generator on standby; automatic transfer switches (ATS) to switch to generator when commercial power fails 
• Cooling & climate control:
• Hot/cold aisle layout for efficient airflow separation 
• Liebert air conditioning units under floor, with independent compressors and cooling loops to enhance fault tolerance 
• Air filtration and full air recirculation cycles to maintain environmental control 
• Seismic resilience: the facility is seismically braced both internally and externally to manage earthquake risk 
• Infrastructure design aim: “Zero Downtime” architecture emphasizes redundancy, resilience, and continuous service 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• 24/7 staffing: always-manned facility with continuous surveillance
• Multi-layer access control: card readers, keypads, and monitored door systems to restrict access to sensitive areas
• CCTV monitoring: comprehensive video surveillance of all entries, exits, and equipment spaces, with logs retained in compliance with SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI standards 
• Compliance posture: facility is audited / compliant (or claims compliance) for SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, and PCI 
• Fire and safety: zone-based smoke/heat detection, pre-action dry-pipe fire suppression systems, and environmental monitoring 

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-neutral design: customers can choose from multiple network providers for connectivity 
• Network reach: Xfernet advertises “hundreds of gigabits of capacity across multiple Tier-1 providers” and “300+ directly connected peers” in their LA colocation offering 
• Redundant internal network: fully redundant 10G infrastructure from core to access layer within the data center 
• Cross-connect and interconnect options: clients can establish fiber cross-connects; show flexibility in cabinet / half / full rack / caged options 
• Multiple Points of Entry (PoE) for fiber: to support path diversity and resiliency 
• Cloud / hybrid connectivity: colocation services often paired with hybrid / managed services, enabling integration into cloud infrastructure

💼 Who It Serves

• Media, streaming, content delivery, and entertainment providers needing West Coast presence
• Enterprises and SaaS/cloud operators with U.S. or global clients requiring low-latency U.S. West access
• Service providers and carriers seeking interconnect options in Los Angeles with redundancy
• Organizations needing secure, compliant colocation (PCI, HIPAA, SOC 2) in the LA metro area
• IT teams that benefit from on-site support (Remote Hands), flexible rack options, and hybrid connectivity