Csquare (Boston BOS1-B) Data Center

The BOS1 B Data center is strategically situated 15 miles from both downtown Boston and Logan International Airport. The facility is a purpose-built data center specifically designed to sit outside the 100-year flood zone, ensuring geographical stability and risk mitigation. Spanning a total building size of 53,035 square feet, the site provides 38,318 square feet of dedicated whitespace for IT equipment. This location allows businesses to maintain proximity to the city's technological and financial centers while benefiting from the increased security and space of a suburban campus.

To ensure absolute reliability, the facility is engineered to N+1 redundancy for all critical systems, including power, cooling, and standby generation. It is supported by multiple redundant utility feeds and is backed by a 100% power uptime Service Level Agreement (SLA). The cooling infrastructure is equally robust, maintaining specific humidity and temperature levels protected by their own SLAs. With a total power capacity of 3.75 MW and a maximum power density of 0.15 kW per square foot, the facility is equipped to handle modern, high-density hardware demands without compromising performance.

Security at the Boston BOS1 B facility is multi-layered, beginning with the physical construction of the building itself. Critical exterior walls, doors, and windows are built using materials that meet UL Standard #752, Level III Ballistic Protection, safeguarding the interior from external threats. Entry is strictly managed through a 24/7 onsite security team, mantrap entries, and a combination of biometric and card access controls. Continuous CCTV surveillance and seven distinct layers of security ensure that IT assets are protected against unauthorized physical access at all times.

This facility adheres to the highest industry standards for data integrity and operational excellence. It is Tier 3 designed and holds a wide range of certifications, including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST 800-53, and HIPAA. Furthermore, it undergoes rigorous auditing to maintain SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, SSAE 18, and ISAE 3402 Type 2 compliance. These certifications provide customers, particularly those in the financial, healthcare, and government sectors, with the assurance that their data is managed in a facility that meets strict regulatory and security requirements.

As a network diverse hub, the BOS1-B campus offers extensive cross-connect access to a thriving ecosystem of over 160 companies. This carrier-neutral environment allows for low-latency connections to major cloud providers, ISPs, and diverse network carriers. The facility's "Csquare Digital Exchange" enables businesses to scale their connectivity rapidly, supporting hybrid IT strategies and multicloud deployments. This dense interconnection provides the flexibility needed for enterprises to optimize their networking costs and performance across global markets.

The data center is equipped with advanced fire detection and suppression systems designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from damage. It utilizes a pre-action dry pipe sprinkler system combined with FM200 gas based fire suppression to quickly extinguish threats without the use of water in critical areas. These systems are monitored 24/7 by onsite staff to ensure immediate response, providing an additional layer of protection for the physical hardware and the data it contains.

Beyond the technical infrastructure, Centersquare provides a range of services and amenities designed to support onsite IT teams and operational efficiency. Customers have access to conference rooms, breakrooms, and secure WiFi, as well as essential tools like "crash carts" for troubleshooting. For remote management, the facility offers 24/7 Remote Hands support, allowing technicians to perform tasks on behalf of the client. Flexible colocation options are available, ranging from shared rackspace and partial cabinets to full cabinets and dedicated private cages.