Iron Mountain Data Centers CHI-1
1680 Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL, 60018, US
Colocation space
315,000
sq ft
Power capacity
36 MW
Iron Mountain CHI-1 at 1680 Touhy Ave in Des Plaines, 5.3 miles from O'Hare, is a 315,000 sq ft data center on 13 acres designed for 36 MW of IT load (56 MW facility capacity) across four planned 28,000 sq ft data halls, with 12 MW available for immediate deployment. It runs N+1 block-redundant UPS with average densities of 20 kW per rack — 30 kW air-cooled, higher with liquid cooling — and is ANSI/TIA-942-B Rated 3 certified and Uptime Institute Tier 3 aligned. Carrier-neutral meet-me rooms sit behind ingress points separated by a minimum of 450 feet.
Facility Specifications
Site information
- Colocation space
- 315,000 sq ft facility; four planned 28,000 sq ft data halls (13-acre site)
- Power capacity
- 36 MW IT load design (56 MW facility); 12 MW immediately available; 100% renewable-matched
- Power density
- Average 20 kW/rack; max 30 kW air-cooled; liquid cooling available
Power & cooling
- Redundancy
- N+1 with block-redundant UPS; 415V or 208V distribution; diverse fiber duct-bank paths
- Cooling
- Liquid cooling available for high-density; 5,000-lb floor loading
Compliance
ANSI/TIA-942-B Rated 3
ISO 27001
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
ISO 22301
ISO 50001
SOC 2 Type II
SOC 3
NIST 800-53
FISMA High
HIPAA
HITRUST
PCI-DSS
Platforms & amenities
- Platforms & services
- Colocation (52U max racks); managed services; equipment staging; migration assistance
- Amenities
- 24/7/365 security & technical support; Smart Hands; professional installation
Colocation Packages
| Package | Size | Power | Bandwidth | Price (USD/mo) | Term | Setup | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42U Private Cabinet — 5 kW (208V A+B Redundant) | 42U — Private | 5 kW · 208V A+B | Request |
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Selected package:
42U Private Cabinet — 5 kW (208V A+B Redundant)
change
- Size42U — Private
- Power5 kW
- Power Type208V A+B
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Iron Mountain Data Centers CHI-1 located?
Iron Mountain Data Centers CHI-1 is a colocation data center located at 1680 Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL, US.
How much space and power does Iron Mountain Data Centers CHI-1 offer?
Iron Mountain Data Centers CHI-1 offers 315,000 sq ft facility; four planned 28,000 sq ft data halls (13-acre site) with 36 MW IT load design (56 MW facility); 12 MW immediately available; 100% renewable-matched of power.
What compliance certifications does Iron Mountain Data Centers CHI-1 support?
Iron Mountain Data Centers CHI-1 supports ANSI/TIA-942-B Rated 3, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22301, ISO 50001, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, NIST 800-53, FISMA High, HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI-DSS.
How do I get a quote for colocation at Iron Mountain Data Centers CHI-1?
Use the Request a Quote form on this page — enter your rack space and power needs and you'll typically receive pricing within 1–2 business days.