Chicago CH1 Data Center

36MW CH1 provides 126,000ft² of data floor space with low latency coast-to-coast

36MW of critical IT load on our 200+MW Chicago data center campus

Offering low-cost power, substantial tax incentives, low latency to both US coasts and world-class connectivity, Chicago has become a top Midwest data center market in recent years. Located on our 19-acre data center campus in Itasca, Illinois, Chicago CH1 provides 36MW of critical IT load and is the first data center on our planned 200+MW campus.

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255 Pierce Rd, Itasca, IL 60143

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+1 916 286 3000

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We’ve been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Datacenter Colocation Services 2025 Vendor Assessment for the fourth time.

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Specifications

Power

36MW of critical IT load, N+1 distributed redundancy for each vault, diverse power distribution to data hall and renewable energy options available.

Connectivity

Carrier-neutral with three diverse fiber entry points, two Carrier-Meet-Me-Rooms, and access to leading public, private and hybrid cloud providers.

Cooling

Fan coil wall cooling design with hot aisle containment and dedicated chiller plant with closed loop water cooling system for additional efficiency.

Security

Multifactor authentication throughout the facility with over 100 real-time security feeds and a 24/7 in-house security and operations team.

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Why Chicago

Chicago delivers world-class connectivity to data center customers through an extensive fiber network, minimal risk of natural disasters, and low latency to both US coasts by virtue of its central location. Chicago data center customers can also benefit benefit greatly from a superior total cost of ownership (TCO). This low TCO comes from affordable electricity rates, moderate weather that enables many days of free cooling each year, and state and local sales tax exemptions on equipment such as servers and storage racks.