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720 2nd Street 94607 Oakland California, USA
13.0 Miles to nearest airport
Digital Realty (OAK10)

The 720 2nd Street data center is strategically positioned near Jack London Square in Oakland, California, within the fiber-rich district of the East Bay. This prime location offers close proximity to a PG&E substation, ensuring strong utility access for reliable power delivery. The facility benefits from being in a dense network ecosystem, enabling high-performance connectivity for both local and regional clients.

Facility Overview and Design

The data center occupies a robust four-story building encompassing 121,000 gross square feet, with approximately 50,000 square feet of raised floor space available for customer deployments. Designed to support high-density computing, the facility can deliver up to 15 kW per rack, translating to about 150 watts per square foot of raised floor. The data center is carrier-neutral and houses a Meet-Me-Room (MMR) for easy interconnection between providers and clients.

Power and Cooling Infrastructure

Engineered for resilience, the Oakland facility delivers 7.5 MW of fully built-out critical load capacity, with about 1.4 MW of critical IT power currently available. Power systems operate with N+1 UPS redundancy, ensuring continuous availability even during maintenance or component failure. The cooling systems are also built with N+1 redundancy, as is the standby power system, providing multiple layers of fault tolerance to support mission-critical applications.

Security and Access Controls

Security is a top priority at 720 2nd Street. The facility features 24/7 onsite security staff, along with CCTV surveillance, biometric access controls, and card access control systems. These comprehensive measures ensure secure access for all tenants and protect valuable IT infrastructure.

Customizable Space and Services

Clients can choose from a variety of flexible deployment options including partial and full cabinets, Shared Rackspace, cages, suites, and footprints. The facility also offers remote hands services, allowing customers to manage equipment and resolve issues without the need for onsite presence.

Compliance and Certifications

720 2nd Street meets rigorous industry standards and holds a range of certifications including Tier III design, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3 Type 2, PCI DSS compliance, and LEED Gold certification, reflecting a strong commitment to security, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Building Specs and Connectivity

The building has been operational since 2007 and consists of four floors, each capable of supporting a maximum floor load of 350 lbs per square foot. Roof access is available for antennae or other infrastructure requirements. The facility supports six peering networks, further enhancing its connectivity profile for enterprise and carrier clients alike.

Our Colocation Plans

Data Center Server Racks

Why Choose Oakland Dc 1

Oakland Dc 1 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 Oakland 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 Oakland Dc 1

Total Critical Power

7.5 MW

Indicates the maximum uninterrupted power capacity the facility can support during operation.

UPS Redundancy

N+1

Ensures continuous power supply via redundant UPS systems in case of failure.

Standby Power Redundancy

N+1

Supports critical systems with backup power sources during outages or maintenance.

Cooling Redundancy

N+1

Maintains optimal temperatures through backup cooling systems.

Meet-Me-Room (MMR)

Enables cross-connection between carriers and customers within the facility.

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

50,000 Sq.f.

Indicates available raised floor space for IT infrastructure.

Total Building Size

121,000 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
7.5 MW
Total Power
100%
Secure Monitoring

Compliance & Certifications

Tier 3
Uptime Institute (Design)
PCI DSS
PCI DSS
Compliant
LEED
LEED
Gold
SOC 2
SOC 2
Type II Certified
SOC 3
SOC 3
Type II Certified

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