H5 Data Centers Data Center

H5's Cleveland Technology Center is a large-scale, advanced 333,000 square-foot Tier III Enterprise Data Center optimized for high availability and energy efficiency. The facility serves enterprise clients, especially within Cleveland's expanding healthcare and biotechnology sectors, and functions as a carrier hotel with premium interconnection capabilities. It is certified for Tier III design and operation (TIA-942) and supports concurrent maintenance without downtime. A full spectrum of services is offered—including private data center suites—backed by 24x7 on-site engineering and security teams.

The data center receives more than 10 MW of redundant power from The Illuminating Company (FirstEnergy) through multiple utility feeds. Power costs remain highly competitive, averaging under $0.06 per kWh annually. The facility is one of only two sites in Ohio eligible for full sales and use tax abatement, enabling strong financial incentives for customers. Its infrastructure incorporates 2N UPS architecture, a 2N generator farm supporting 48-hour runtime, and a 2N chilled water cooling system with economization—delivering up to 40% greater energy efficiency than comparable enterprise data centers. These innovations contribute to approximately 40% improved overall power efficiency.

H5's Cleveland campus supports regulatory compliance for Fortune 500 and government tenants through a comprehensive security strategy. Measures include 24x7 H5-employed security personnel, biometric and keycard access controls, and continuous monitoring via digital surveillance cameras. Fire protection is managed through a dry-pipe pre-action system paired with VESDA early-warning detection. The facility maintains SSAE SOC 2 Type II certification and corporate-wide ISO 27001 compliance, supporting customer PCI audit and certification requirements.

As Cleveland’s dedicated carrier hotel, the data center operates under a carrier-neutral model and grants access to regional, national, and international telecom providers. The site houses long-haul fiber nodes for major carriers including CenturyLink, Verizon (formerly XO Communications), Windstream, Zayo, and others. High-capacity interconnection is simplified through the H5-managed Meet-Me Room (MMR), enabling customer access to more than 10 metro networks with connection availability across a broad population zone. The location delivers consistently low latency paths to key digital hubs in Chicago, New York, Ashburn/DC, and Toronto.

Situated in downtown Cleveland near the Central Business District and major interstate routes, the facility offers a geographically strategic gateway between the Midwest and East Coast. Approximately 60% of the U.S. population resides within 600 miles of the site, making it a highly centralized and accessible colocation destination. Logistics are streamlined with ample on-site parking and covered loading dock bays capable of supporting 18-wheel freight deliveries.

The 333,000 SF campus provides flexible colocation configurations including full and partial cabinets, shared rackspace, cages, and private suites. Space is purpose-built with expansion-ready whitespace, supported by 24/7 on-site technical staff and Remote Hands services. Additional conveniences include dedicated office, staging, storage, and conference room areas, as well as structured meet-me and loading bay facilities.

Affordable power pricing (under $0.06/kWh annual average) combined with state tax abatement eligibility makes H5’s Cleveland technology campus one of the most cost-efficient enterprise data center locations in the U.S. The regional power grid is widely recognized for its reliability and performance consistency.

Infrastructure delivers 2N redundancy across UPS, cooling, and standby power systems, supporting rack densities exceeding 20 kW per cabinet and offering real-time customer power monitoring. Multiple diverse fiber entry points provide fast, structured cross-connect delivery, with internal cross connections available within two business days. Expansion capabilities and fiber diversity ensure strong resilience and operational continuity.