Cologix (Cologix MIN1) Data Center

Cologix Minneapolis is situated within the 511 Building, widely recognized as the most connected facility in Minnesota. It serves as a vital hub for a diverse range of emerging platforms, including cloud, financial, education, and government sectors. These industries are drawn to the facility by Minneapolis's robust and growing economy, as well as its position at the forefront of the national trend where content providers and ISPs seek to peer closer to the “Internet’s new edge.”

Boasting the densest network collection in the Midwest, Cologix serves as a network-neutral partner to over 100 customers. This ecosystem provides significant buying power through direct interconnection to more than 75 unique carriers, ISPs, and ASPs. This connectivity is centralized in the on-site Meet-Me-Room (MMR), which also hosts the Midwest Internet Cooperative Exchange (MICE), ensuring no other regional data center can match its interconnection capabilities.

The facility's infrastructure is engineered for maximum uptime and reliability. Critical support systems are fully optimized, featuring hyper-effective cooling, utility power, and redundant emergency generator systems. To further guarantee its 100% uptime Service Level Agreement (SLA), Cologix has integrated newly upgraded uninterruptible power systems (UPS) and Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) units.

Security is a cornerstone of the 511 Building, which is protected by 24/7 on-site security guards, sophisticated card access systems, and closed circuit TV (CCTV) surveillance. From a regulatory standpoint, the data center is SSAE 16 SOC1 audited. Additionally, Cologix offers specialized support to help individual customers achieve PCI compliance based on their specific business requirements.

Cologix distinguishes itself through a local service model that provides customers with direct, 24/7 access to seasoned engineers and technical teams. In addition to a web-based portal for technical support tickets, technicians utilize the Cologix Command Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platform. This allows for constant monitoring and proactive alerts, ensuring business continuity by notifying customers when they are nearing capacity.

Savvy enterprises are increasingly attracted to Cologix for its carrier-neutral environment, which offers unmatched choice and future-proofing. Beyond technical flexibility, the facility provides a significant financial advantage: on average, customers save between 20% and 50% on their network costs compared to other data centers in the greater Minneapolis metro area.

To accommodate a wide variety of business scales and technical needs, Cologix offers a comprehensive suite of physical space and support services. Clients can choose from full or partial cabinets, shared rackspace, private cages, suites, or custom footprints. These physical options are supplemented by “Remote Hands” services and high-performance specifications, such as a maximum floor load of 225 lbs per square foot and available roof access.