505 North Railroad Avenue
60164 Northlake
Illinois, USA
3.73 Miles to nearest airport
Digital Realty (ORD23)
Located in suburban Chicago, Digital Realty's 505 North Railroad Avenue facility is a key part of the broader Digital Chicago Campus. Positioned close to the company’s Franklin Park and Elk Grove campuses as well as downtown Chicago, this data center spans 21 acres and offers direct access to major fiber networks. Designed to support up to 8 MW of IT load with N+1 redundancy, the facility provides scalable infrastructure for enterprises seeking reliability and connectivity.
Facility Specifications
The data center encompasses a total building size of 251,000 square feet, including 220,000 square feet of fully built-out whitespace. The building has been operational since 1972 and features a single-floor design with a maximum floor load capacity of 250 lbs per square foot. Roof access is available, supporting further infrastructure flexibility.
Power and Cooling Infrastructure
505 North Railroad is equipped with N+1 UPS and cooling redundancy, ensuring continuous operations and minimal risk of downtime. The facility has a fully built-out power capacity of 11 MW, making it suitable for demanding enterprise workloads and high-density deployments.
Security Measures
Security is a top priority at the facility, with 24/7 onsite security personnel, CCTV surveillance, biometric access control, and card-based access systems in place. These layers of security provide clients with peace of mind for their critical infrastructure.
Available Services
The data center offers a wide range of colocation services, including full and partial cabinets, shared rackspace, cages, suites, and footprints. Remote hands services are also available, ensuring operational support whenever needed.
Compliance and Certifications
Digital Realty’s 505 North Railroad facility adheres to several key industry standards. It is certified for PCI DSS, SOC 2 Type II, and SOC 3 Type 2 compliance, demonstrating its commitment to data security and operational excellence.
Why Choose Chicago Dc 11
Chicago Dc 11 data center is built to meet the demands of modern enterprises, offering robust infrastructure, premium connectivity, and top-tier security. Whether you're deploying a single server or scaling to multiple racks, each facility is engineered for performance, reliability, and flexibility.
Tier III Certified
Redundant infrastructure with 99.99% uptime guarantee
Premium Connectivity
Multiple carrier options and low-latency connections
Advanced Security
Biometric access, 24/7 monitoring, and CCTV surveillance
Prime Location
Central Chicago location with excellent transport links
Expert Support
Local technical team available 24/7 for remote hands
Scalable Solutions
From single rack to private cage configurations
Technical Specifications
Comprehensive infrastructure details for Chicago Dc 11
Total Critical Power
11 MWIndicates the maximum uninterrupted power capacity the facility can support during operation.
UPS Redundancy
N+1Ensures continuous power supply via redundant UPS systems in case of failure.
Cooling Redundancy
N+1Maintains optimal temperatures through backup cooling systems.
CCTV Surveillance
Monitors premises in real-time for safety and compliance.
Biometric Access Control
Secures critical areas with fingerprint or retinal scanning systems.
Card Access Control
Allows controlled entry through RFID or magnetic access cards.
Onsite Security Staff
Ensures 24/7 monitoring by trained security personnel.
Total Whitespace
220,000 Sq.f.Indicates available raised floor space for IT infrastructure.
Total Building Size
251,000 Sq.f.Total structural area of the facility housing all infrastructure.
Roof Access
Facilitates maintenance or antenna installations on the roof.
Key Performance Metrics
99.99%
Uptime SLA
11 MW
Total Power
24/7
Remote Hand Support
Compliance & Certifications
PCI DSS
Certified
SOC 2
Type II Certified
SOC 3
Type II Certified
Our Colocation Plans
SINGLE SERVER
- Server Count: Single Server
- Rack Space: 1U, 2U, or 4U
- Power: 2-3 Amps, 120V AC
- Network Speed Port: 1Gbps
- 24/7 Support & Reboots: Yes
- Free Setup: Yes
QUATER RACK
- Rack Space: 1/4 Rack
- Specs: 10U, 17.5” Height
- Power: 5 Amps, 120V AC
- Network Speed Port: 1Gbps
- 24/7 Support & Reboots: Yes
- Free Setup: Yes
HALF RACK
- Rack Space: 1/2 Rack
- Specs: 21U, 36.75″ Height
- Power: 20 Amps, 120V AC
- Network Speed Port: 1Gbps
- 24/7 Support & Reboots: Yes
- Free Setup: Yes
FULL RACK
- Server Count: Upto 42 Servers
- Specs: 42U, 73.50″ Height
- Power: 20+ Amps, 120V AC
- Network Speed Port: 1Gbps
- 24/7 Support & Reboots: Yes
- Free Setup: Yes
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