Netrality - 717 South Wells Chicago Data Center

Discover the power of connectivity in Chicago's vibrant financial district at 717 South Wells. As one of the city's top data centers, we offer unparalleled colocation, interconnection, and cloud access services. Our strategic location provides seamless network infrastructure for carriers, service providers, and enterprise customers. With direct access to the local fiber backbone and being a key entry point for long-haul fiber, we are your gateway to reliable connectivity in the heart of Chicago. With cutting-edge infrastructure and waterless cooling technology, customers can expand their high-density deployments with confidence. Featuring 30+ on-net providers and located just 1.3 fiber miles from 350 Cermak, 717 South Wells is an ultra-low latency connectivity gateway. Whether customers need a single cabinet or a full hall, we have the flexibility to grow with their business.

INFRASTRUCTURE
´ Diverse fiber entrances along South Wells Street
´ Pre-built 1.25" innerducts from carrier entrances to Meet Me Room
´ Cabinet and caged colocation space
´ Multi-tiered overhead cable tray management
´ Live load floor capacity of 125 lbs/SF
´ Pre-action dry pipe fire suppression system
´ 19'-6" column spacing
´ 11'-2" clear height from floor slab to underside of slab above
ELECTRICAL
´ Power density of 125 watts/SF for critical systems capacity
´ UPS - 500kW systems in 2N configuration (9 minute battery duration) on
6th floor and 600kW on 5th floor
´ Overhead UPS distribution - Starline system allows plug and play breaker
installations without shutdowns
´ ATS - 1600 amp, 480v capacity on the 5th floor with separate utility and
generator feeds
´ 1.5mw diesel generator
COOLING
´ Kyoto cooling system with 170 tons of total cooling capacity in an N+1
redundant configuration
´ Kyoto energy wheel based air-to-air transfer cooling technology that
provides 90% effectiveness in heat rejection to maximize the number of
free-cooling hours used to cool data center supplemented by DX cooling
´ No outside air introduced through the Kyoto system, reducing outside air
contaminates and humidity in the data center
´ Refrigerant-based system, no chilled or condenser water used resulting in
no water leaks
´ Distribution via a cold aisle configuration delivering cooling directly to the
IT equipment load and reducing air recirculation
´ Mechanical and Electrical systems monitored with web based remote
access, paging and email alerts by building automation system
SECURITY
´ Tyco security system with key card access and video surveillance
throughout the space
´ Data Room specific on-site security
´ Data Room access via a man-trap entry vestibule and security station
´ 24/7 access to authorized customer personnel via verified access lists