Plugged Into Power
Direct access to existing power and municipal utility resources.
STRATEGY
Why Choose Aligned Data Centers in Chicago, IL?
Chicago is a top-ranked global data center market thanks to a robust ecosystem of major hyperscalers, and cloud providers, supported by dense fiber connectivity, a reliable power supply, and favorable business climate.
Diverse Connectivity
Strategically sited at the convergence of metro, long-haul, and international fiber networks.
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AI & Cloud-Ready Campuses in Chicago
Aligned Data Centers Chicago is ideal for AI and cloud. Reliable power. Renewable energy options. Seamlessly scalable infrastructure. Everything you need to grow fast and operate efficiently.
ORD-01 Data Center
Campus Overview:
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First Illinois data center to earn Green Globes® for New Construction Certification: Three Green Globes®
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18.5-acre campus
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Designed to Tier III standards
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Concrete slab-on-grade and structured steel
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24x7x365 accessibility
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100% Uptime SLA
ORD-02 Data Center
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501 Northwest Ave, Northlake, IL 60164
Campus Overview:
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First data center to achieve OCP Ready™ for Hyperscale Certification
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18.5-acre campus
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Designed to Tier III standards
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Concrete slab-on-grade and structured steel
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24x7x365 accessibility
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100% Uptime SLA
ORD-03 Data Center
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50 NW Point Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Campus Overview:
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36-acre campus
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Designed to Tier III standards
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Concrete slab-on-grade and structured steel
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24x7x365 accessibility
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100% Uptime SLA
THE ALIGNED ADVANTAGE
Future-Ready Infrastructure
Aligned delivers future-ready infrastructure at the speed, scale, and sustainability our customers need.
Connectivity and Power
– 3 MW back-up generators
– 2 MW UPS line-ups
– N+1 block redundant topology
– 500 KVA PDUs
– 415V distribution to racks (A+B distribution)
– 100% Uptime SLA
– Multiple network carriers in proximity to site
Cooling
– Delta³™ air cooling arrays in dedicated mechanical galleries
– Secondary loops with valves and taps for DeltaFlow~ liquid cooling to support the highest-density GPU requirements
– Minimum N+1 redundancy
– Closed-loop chilled water system design
Sustainability and Compliance
-100% renewable power
– Ultra-efficient cooling design
– Near-zero Water Utilization Efficiency (WUE) based on closed-loop chilled water system design
– eCarbon tracking
– Targeting carbon-neutral footprint by 2040
– Certified for SOC 2 Type 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITECH, NIST 800-53, and ISO 27001
Security and Fire Protection
– 5-layer security approach
– 24x7x365 physical security staff onsite
– Fixed & PTZ cameras covering facility interior and exterior
– Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus (VESDA)
– Dual interlocking pre-action zoned fire protection
