TierPoint (TierPoint Philadelphia- Navy Yard) Data Center

The TierPoint Navy Yard data center, formerly known as the Philadelphia Technology Park, stands as a premier high-density and high-redundancy facility. Located within the historic Philadelphia Navy Yard, the building encompasses a total of 25,000 square feet, with 11,000 square feet dedicated to fully built-out whitespace. Its strategic positioning provides both large and small enterprises with a highly scalable network presence, designed specifically to protect critical IT infrastructure from natural disasters, service outages, and security threats.

To accommodate varying business needs, the facility offers a wide array of physical deployment configurations. Clients can choose from full cabinets, partial cabinets, or shared rackspace for smaller requirements, while larger enterprises can utilize private cages, suites, or custom footprints. This flexibility ensures that as a business grows, its physical presence within the data center can scale seamlessly without requiring a complete migration of hardware.

Reliability is the cornerstone of the Navy Yard facility, featuring a True 2N UPS system to ensure constant power delivery. In the event of a utility failure, the site is supported by standby power consisting of three redundant 1,500kW generators. This robust electrical architecture is designed to eliminate single points of failure, providing the continuous uptime necessary for mission-critical applications and high-density computing environments.

To maintain optimal operating temperatures for sensitive hardware, TierPoint employs a sophisticated climate control system with 2N+2 redundancy. This means the facility maintains N+2 redundancy specifically on HVAC units, ensuring that even if multiple cooling components fail or require maintenance, the environment remains stable. This level of environmental oversight is critical for preventing hardware degradation and maintaining the performance of high-density server racks.

The facility is engineered to help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes, solving challenges related to HIPAA, SOX, and NIST 800-53. The data center maintains an extensive list of certifications, including DSS PCI, ISO 27001, and SOC 1 & SOC 2 Type II. Additionally, it is EU-US Privacy Shield compliant, making it a preferred choice for organizations in healthcare, finance, and legal sectors that must adhere to strict data privacy and auditing standards.

Security at the Philadelphia Navy Yard site is managed through a multi-layered approach that combines physical and electronic barriers. The perimeter and interior are monitored via CCTV surveillance, while access to the data floor is restricted through biometric access controls and card readers. To ensure immediate response to any incidents, the facility is bolstered by 24/7 onsite security staff, providing a secure environment against both physical intrusions and terrorist threats.

The data center acts as a vital connectivity hub with access to two network providers and two peering networks, ensuring diverse paths for data transmission. Beyond the hardware, TierPoint provides 24/7 onsite technical staff and Remote Hands services to assist with troubleshooting and equipment management. The facility is also equipped with a loading bay to facilitate the secure and efficient transport of heavy IT equipment.