Chicago
Welcome to
717 South Wells
112,259 Sq. Ft. | 20+ Network Operators
717 South Wells is one of the most connected data centers in Chicago. Located in the center of the financial district, it is in a unique position to provide reliable network interconnection infrastructure for carriers, service providers, and enterprise customers. It is a gateway to the local fiber backbone in Chicago as well as a primary access point for long-haul fiber in the region.
Chicago Colocation Data Center Building Specifications
Colocation
- Carrier-neutral, building owned and managed Meet Me Room (MMR)
- 20+ network operators
- Multiple diverse POEs (points of entry)
- Pre-built innerduct system from POEs to MMR
Infrastructure
- Ceiling heights (slab to slab): 11’ 2”
- Column spacing: 19’ 6”
- Floor loading: 125 lbs/sf
- Loading dock: secure dock
- Freight elevators: 4,000 lbs capacity
- Fire suppression: pre-action, dry pipe
- Cable management: overhead ladder rack
- Network Operations Center (“NOC”)
- Building facility monitoring system
Security + Compliance
- Key card access throughout entire facility
- Video surveillance
- 24/7 access to authorized customer personnel via access lists
- Two (2) factor authentication for MMRs
- SSAE 16 SOC 1 Type 2
- SSAE 16 SOC 2 Type 2
- PCI Compliant
- HIPAA Compliant
Electrical
- Diverse utility feeds from LaSalle substation at 12,470v
- Utility power: 5,700 kW
- Backup generator power: 1,500 kW
- Fuel supply: 3,700 gallons
- UPS system: 500 kVA (2N)
- DC power distribution available
Cooling
- Cooling system capacity: 170 tons (N+1), backed up by generators
- Data room HVAC: Kyoto units with cold aisle containment
Amenities
- Office space for disaster recovery and trading floor applications available
- Vendor touch-down space for clients
- Tech lounge
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