Megawire Inc (WAT1) Data Center

Located at 445 Wes Graham Way in Waterloo, Canada, this purpose built multi tenant facility has been operational since 2020. The site offers a total of 1,000 square meters of whitespace at full build out, supporting a power capacity of 1 MW. Designed for versatility, the infrastructure accommodates 16 total racks with configurations ranging from single 1U slots and partial cabinets to full 42U private cages. The building is equipped with modern logistics support, including a loading bay, office spaces, and essential onsite tools such as crash carts and loaner equipment to facilitate tenant hardware management.

The facility ensures high availability through a 2N electrical redundancy model, featuring a dual ring fault tolerant architecture. Power is conditioned via filtered battery backed UPS systems and supported by onsite generators capable of maintaining full 2N redundancy during a utility outage. To manage thermal loads, the cooling system operates at an N plus 1 capacity using redundant chilled water and HVAC systems. Air flow segregation is utilized to maintain TIA 942 compliant environmental conditions, keeping temperatures between 18°C and 26°C.

Connectivity is a core strength of the site, featuring three to four major carriers and redundant fiber paths to prevent single points of failure. Tenants can access bandwidth ranging from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps on demand, with full support for both IPv4 and IPv6 dedicated IP spaces. A standout feature is the dedicated private VPN backhaul directly to 151 Front Street in Toronto, providing a secure low latency bridge to one of Canada’s primary carrier hotels. Additionally, the Cloud Exchange Fabric allows for seamless hybrid or public cloud interconnectivity.

Security and safety are managed through automated systems and strict access protocols. Entry is controlled via badge or biometric authentication, supported by 24 by 7 CCTV surveillance. While there is no onsite security or technical staff reported, the facility is SOC 2 Type II certified, ensuring high standards for data privacy and operational security. For fire protection, the site employs FM 200 Argonite gas based suppression and optical fire detectors. This waterless approach ensures that sensitive electronic assets are not damaged in the event of a fire.

Beyond basic space, the facility offers a robust suite of managed services, including Remote Hands and Smart Hands for onsite technical assistance. Tenants can leverage managed storage solutions such as SAN and NAS and a variety of server options including dedicated Linux or Windows machines and virtual cloud servers. The service portfolio also extends to equipment sourcing, installation, and migration planning, allowing businesses to scale their hardware footprint without needing to be physically present at the Waterloo site.

The facility is designed to support the entire lifecycle of a business’s IT operations, offering more than just rack space. Business continuity services include both onsite and offsite backups, as well as dedicated business continuity suites. For teams requiring a physical workspace, the site provides coworking areas, conference rooms, and WiFi. With its 45 to 55 percent relative humidity control and comprehensive DDoS protection, the environment is optimized for stable long term deployments of mission critical infrastructure.