350 East Cermak
7th Floor, Suite 700
60616 Chicago
Illinois, USA
8.3 Miles to nearest airport
Centersquare (ORD1-A)
Chicago ranks among the world's leading global financial centers, home to three major exchanges: the Chicago Stock Exchange, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Within this dynamic ecosystem, Cyxtera operates three state-of-the-art data centers, offering critical low and ultra-low latency colocation services for both U.S. and international financial institutions. Collectively, these facilities provide over 405,000 square feet of space and nearly 52 megawatts of power, serving the robust and expanding IT demands of the Chicago market.
Historic Building with Modern Infrastructure
The CH2 data center, located on the 7th floor of an 8-story building in the heart of the Chicago Financial District, exemplifies Cyxtera’s commitment to operational excellence. Originally constructed in 1912 for R.R. Donnelley & Sons and once used for printing the Sears Catalog, the building underwent a full data center conversion in 1999 while maintaining its landmark-protected historic status. It is positioned just 9 miles from downtown Chicago, with convenient access to both Midway International Airport (25 minutes) and O’Hare International Airport (30 minutes). CH2 shares a fiber-linked campus with Cyxtera's CH4 facility.
Robust Capacity and Power Infrastructure
Cyxtera CH2 offers a fully built-out power capacity of 5.4 megawatts and 49,782 square feet of usable whitespace within a total building footprint of 54,077 square feet. The site delivers a maximum power density of 0.2 kW per square foot, enabling flexible and scalable deployments for a variety of enterprise needs.
Advanced Security and Fire Protection
Security is enforced through a multi-tiered, financial-grade protocol that includes mantrap entry, 24/7 onsite security staff, biometric access controls, CCTV surveillance, and card-based access. In addition, the facility is equipped with automatic fire suppression systems, ensuring protection for mission-critical infrastructure.
Comprehensive Services and Connectivity
CH2 supports a range of colocation options, including full and partial cabinets, shared rackspace, and private cages. Remote hands services are also available to support customer operations. The data center features one Internet Exchange Point, four peering networks, and one network provider, with one tenant currently offering colocation services on-site.
Certified Compliance and Operational Excellence
Demonstrating a strong commitment to compliance and reliability, CH2 is Tier III certified and has received the Uptime Institute’s M&O Stamp of Approval. It is also certified under DSS PCI, ISO 27001, SOC 1 Type I, SOC 2 Type II, and NIST 800-53 frameworks, ensuring a highly secure and compliant environment for enterprise data.
Why Choose Chicago Dc 33
Chicago Dc 33 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 33
Total Critical Power
5.4 MWIndicates the maximum uninterrupted power capacity the facility can support during operation.
Automatic Firesuppression
Instantly detects and suppresses fires without manual intervention.
Mantrap Entry
Prevents unauthorized access with secure, two-stage entry points.
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
49,782 Sq.f.Indicates available raised floor space for IT infrastructure.
Total Building Size
54,077 Sq.f.Total structural area of the facility housing all infrastructure.
Key Performance Metrics
99.99%
Uptime SLA
5.4 MW
Total Power
24/7
Remote Hand Support
Compliance & Certifications
Tier 3
Uptime Institute (Design)
PCI DSS
Certified
SOC 1
Type I Certified
SOC 2
Type II Certified
ISO 27001
Information Security
NIST 800-53
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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