725 S. Wells Street, Chicago Data Center

Our data center at 725 S. Wells Street, Chicago costs up to 30% less than 350 E Cermak Rd, while maintaining N+1 redundancy and numerous connectivity options, including over 400 Gbit/sec of redundant capacity to our Cermak location and a building meet-me-room (MMR) connected to Zayo, Cogent, Verizon, CenturyLink and more.

• Single Server Colocation - Just send us your servers and we'll provide the power and network.
• Half and Full Cabinets - For increased control of power and network configurations, half or full cabinet colocation is available.
• Private Cages - Full cages are available for deployments of 5 or more cabinets, providing exceptional security and flexibility.

To find out more about colocation services, contact us, send us an email or call 312-602-2689, option 2. You can also get estimated pricing by submitting a Sales Request form.

725 S Wells St Building Highlights

725 S Wells was constructed in Chicago's famous Printer's Row in 1941 as the home to numerous printing presses. Now it serves as the home of new media, digital communication, and the Internet, having been completely re-purposed for data center use in 2010. If you need to be in a prime location in the heart of downtown Chicago, with easy access to high quality networks, this is the place to be.

• 60,000 sq. ft. building
• Owned and operated by 1547 Realty, operators of 8+ data centers around North America
• Over 5 MW of utility power capacity provided via three separate substations
• Two fiber vaults and around a dozen networks present on-site
• Reinforced concrete construction to provide at least 250 lb per sq. ft floor load
• On-Site Building Security with perimeter cameras
• Other data centers in the building belong to major, publicly traded corporations
• Secured loading dock

Steadfast Data Center Highlights

Steadfast is the anchor tenant of this building, the largest tenant in the building, getting space directly from 1547 Realty, operating data centers with high levels of reliability at the site for more than 8 years. Unlike most data center providers, Steadfast does not just provide space and power, but is backed by a strong team of experts who can also manage systems and networks, provide cloud hosting and storage options, and work with you to assure you’re getting exactly what you need.

• 6,000 sq. ft. of dedicated data center space with support for at least 600 kw of power
• Built to Tier II standards (N+1 redundant power and environmental systems)
• Numerous network options inside the facility
• Minimum UPS capacity of 15 minutes (at full load)
• Diesel generator with fuel on-site for multiple days of operation
• Power density of up to 16kw per cabinet
• 24/7 On-Site Staff to help with any issues or technical concerns
• Strong security controls with Proximity Card and Biometric Access Controls, 24/7 Camera Monitoring & Recording
• VESDA Particulate Detection, Clean Agent Extinguishers, Pre-Action Dry Pipe Sprinkler for fire protection
• SSAE18 and SOC 2 Type 2 Audited

To find out more about colocation services, contact us, send an email, or call 312-602-2689 option 2. You can also get estimated pricing by submitting a Sales Request form.