Zenlayer: YLW1 Kelowna Data Center

The YLW1 Kelowna Data Center, operated by Zenlayer in partnership with Hut 8, is a Tier III-standard facility located in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley—an area recognized for low seismic activity and abundant, clean hydroelectric power. This enterprise-grade, carrier-neutral hub delivers secure, high-availability infrastructure and is designed to support colocation, edge compute, and cloud-adjacent workloads with minimal environmental footprint.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Tier III Design: N+1 redundancy on all critical systems for concurrently maintainable operations.
• Clean Energy: 95% hydroelectric-powered operations for sustainable computing.
• Secure Location: Low-risk geography and environmentally conscious design, including green roofs.
• Connectivity: Carrier-neutral with diverse network providers and redundant fiber paths.

🔐 Security & Compliance

• 24/7 Security: Multi-layered access control with CCTV and biometric authentication.
• Certifications: ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II for data security and operational governance.
• Disaster Preparedness: Designed for high resilience with robust backup systems.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-Neutral: Choice of multiple network providers for flexible interconnection.
• Cloud-Ready: Supports hybrid and multi-cloud deployments with high-bandwidth links.
• Edge-Optimized: Low-latency routes for performance-sensitive workloads.

💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprises seeking secure, sustainable colocation in a stable geography.
• Cloud and edge service providers expanding Canadian infrastructure.
• AI/ML, HPC, and GPU-driven workloads requiring reliable high-density power.