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Chicago New Build Data Center with Power Availability

Strategically located just three miles from Chicago’s primary interconnection hub at 350 E. Cermak, H5 Data Centers' Chicago campus is a purpose-built facility delivering 36 megawatts of total power capacity, with 18 megawatts available in the initial phase. The 3.6-acre site features a Tier III N+1 design, diverse utility feeds from two separate substations, and is fully equipped to support hyperscale and cloud deployments in one of the nation’s most fiber-dense and connected markets.

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Chicago Colocation Campus Location: 1951 W. Hastings St., Chicago, IL 60608 [Map]



36 MW Scalable Colocation Campus Designed for High-Density and Sustainable Growth

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H5's Chicago Colocation Campus

Our Chicago data center is positioned in one of the most network-dense regions in the Midwest, just minutes from 350 E. Cermak—the city's primary carrier hotel and a national interconnection hub. With over a dozen fiber providers within half a mile and adjacent access to major carriers like Crown Castle and Mobilitie, customers at H5 Chicago benefit from ultra-low-latency connectivity and direct access to the heart of Chicago’s digital infrastructure.

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Why Choose H5 Data Centers' Chicago?

Power

  • Up to 36 MW
  • Tier III data center design
  • Renewable-sourced power available

Security

  • On-site security
  • Biometric + key-card access controls
  • Mantraps

Cooling

  • N+1 cooling redundancy
  • Concurrently maintainable

Compliance

  • SOC 2 Type II audited
  • ISO 27001

What makes H5 Data Centers Chicago's network connectivity stand out?

fiber

With over a dozen fiber providers within one kilometer, H5 Data Centers Chicago offers unparalleled network diversity and ultra-low latency connectivity in a critical regional hub.

What tax benefits apply to IT equipment and software at H5 Data Centers Chicago?

Chicago Tax Exemption

The facility qualifies for a 100% sales tax exemption on IT equipment and software, helping to lower overall operational costs.

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Built to Connect. Designed to Scale.

The Chicago colocation facility offers true carrier neutrality with options of several on-net providers, delivering exceptional network diversity and multiple redundant routes. Located just minutes from 350 E. Cermak, the facility provides ultra-low latency connectivity to major regional and national markets including New York, Philadelphia, and Atlanta—ensuring fast, reliable data transport across the country and beyond.

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On-net clouds at H5's Ashburn Data Center

Easy Access to Major Hyperscale Public Clouds

Digital transformation continues to be a top IT priority for organizations of all sizes. H5 Data Centers' Chicago data center makes hybrid IT easy by providing you with the ability to easily connect your data center infrastructure to the major public clouds like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and more.

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H5 Data Centers

1951 E. Hastings St., Chicago, IL 60608