Ashburn Data Center

Custom, State of the Art Solutions in the World’s Densest Data Center Corridor

SDC Ashburn

SDC Ashburn is a 38 acre data center campus residing in the heart of the nation’s densest connectivity corridor.  Located in Ashburn, VA in Loudoun County (commonly referred to as Data Center Alley), the campus is less than an hour drive to Washington DC. Two of three buildings are now completed and leasing colocation and powered shell data center space, offering tenants over 36 MW of power and access to multiple connectivity options.

Capitalize on the Benefits of Our Ashburn Data Center

Power
Low Cost Power

Low-cost, reliable power is readily available at scale to ensure continuous operation of your server, networking, and storage equipment.

Sustainability
Energy Efficiency

We lead the industry in our commitment to reducing power usage and improving Power Utilization Effectiveness (PUE) to increase sustainability.

Space Available
Room to Expand

Our modular data center spaces provide the flexibility to easily scale your operations as your business grows and your IT needs evolve.

Connectivity 2
Rich Connectivity

Our Ashburn data center offers low-latency direct connections to a high concentration of network and cloud providers, as well as cross-connects.

Campus Overview

Each building on our Ashburn data center campus is built on the foundations of sustainability, security, and durability.  Modular design makes it easy for you to scale as your business grows.

  • Single or multi-tenant buildings available
  • Private suites and data halls available
  • Designed for flexibility, customization, and easy scalability

Learn More About Design & Construction

SDC Ashburn's award-winning operations team of highly trained industry professionals works around the clock to ensure the security and reliability of your infrastructure. Each facility is professionally maintained to ensure the highest level of performance from your computing, network, and storage equipment.

  • Critical environment monitoring 24/7
  • State of the art control and monitoring systems
  • Mission critical responsiveness to changes in the data center environment
  • Online customer portal to access real time reporting
  • Fire detection systems installed above and below racks

Learn More About Operational Maturity

Cooling systems are an integral part of the data center ecosystem; we utilize meaningful innovations to decrease overall power usage while ensuring the optimal environment for our customers and their equipment.

  • Evaporative and economizer cooling
  • Hot aisle / cold aisle containment systems
  • Roof top Air Handling Units
  • Chilled Water system with CRAH units for Building B

Learn More About Energy Efficiency

Our redundant electrical systems provide a highly resilient environment to virtually eliminate downtime.

  • 70+ MW of aggregate power delivered to the campus
  • Up to 2.85 MW of critical power per module
  • Onsite substation to help support our clients’ current and future power requirements
  • Electrical backup systems in N+1 configuration
  • Redundant HVAC systems designed for immediate failover
  • Building B: 2.25 MW capacity generators with 48 hour run time at peak load
  • Building C: 2 MW capacity generators with 72 hour run time at peak load
  • On-site fuel supply for emergency events with additional supply through emergency fuel contracts
  • Tier III standard equivalent

Learn More About Reliability

Our Ashburn data center is a carrier-neutral facility which allows interconnection between multiple telecommunication carriers for both local metro and long haul networks.

  • Currently supports connections to more than 5 Tier 1 network providers
  • Networks include Cogent, CrownCastle, Fiberlight, PacketFabric (SDN) and Zayo (lit and dark fiber), with additional carriers building in regularly.
  • Dual campus fiber entries and redundant pathways
  • On-site carrier-class Meet-Me-Rooms

Learn More About Connectivity

We build and maintain sustainable data center facilities that are energy efficient and reduce impact on the environment.

  • All-LED lighting
  • Energy Star Certified
  • Low PUE design

Learn More About Sustainability

Our secure Ashburn data center uses multi-tier access control measures. Well-documented methods and procedures also play a role in ensuring the security of our mission-critical facilities.

  • Security personnel on site 24/7
  • Perimeter security including setbacks, berms, and fencing
  • Secure access checkpoints at every door
  • CCTV cameras positioned throughout the campus
  • Mantraps located at each building entrance
  • Biometric locks on outside doors

Learn More About Security

We adhere to multiple compliance standards to ensure that your equipment, data, and business interests are well protected.

  • HIPAA & HITECH
  • PCI DSS
  • SSAE 18 SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2
  • ISO 27001 Certified

Learn More About Compliance

Our high-performance data center campus was designed and constructed with more than just racks and servers in mind. Our facilities are built to make our customers feel productive and comfortable while they are on-site.

  • Attractive dedicated entrances and signage potential
  • Shared common area conference rooms, hoteling stations, restrooms with showers and lockers
  • Dedicated equipment yards are secure and convenient
  • High & grade level loading docks
  • Storage and office space

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Connectivity Partners

Ashburn Area Advantages

Tax Incentives
Tax Incentives
The state of Virginia provides a sales and use tax exemption on data center property, allowing your business to invest the savings back into operational costs.
Location
Preferable Location
Conveniently located about 30 miles outside of Washington DC, our Ashburn data center is located in a seismically stable geographic area.
Team
Skilled Workforce
A well-educated, high-tech workforce makes up the vast pool of talented workers able to support data center infrastructure and your application.

Don't Get Lost in the Shuffle in a Crowded Data Center Facility

You need a solution tailored to meet your needs and the personal attention of a trusted data center operations team.

1
Tour Our Ashburn Data Center

Meet the data center operations team committed to you and your mission-critical equipment and evaluate a space for your deployment.

2
Plan Together

We will help you determine your current and potential requirements and partner with you to develop a plan that is flexible well into the future.

3
Deploy With Confidence

We will work hand-in-hand with you to execute your custom plan, from design and build out to deployment and ongoing operations.

Ashburn Data Center Services

Colocation

Each scalable, modular colocation data center space is supported by its own redundant mechanical systems.

Powered Shell

From an independent quadrant to an entire building, our powered shell options are fully provisioned with power, water, and fiber.

Design & Build

The customer is at the center of our integrated approach, from custom design and build to critical operations and support.

Remote Hands

Our skilled, on-site IT technicians provide remote hands services to keep your hardware running and reduce overhead costs.