LOCATIONS

Aligned Chicago: Strategically Positioned for Scaling

Chicago's central location in the US, its diverse connectivity, and Illinois' attractive tax incentives combine to support the expansion of its AI and cloud deployments.

Campus overview
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Why choose Aligned Data Centers in Chicago, Illinois? 

Chicago is one of the world's leading data center markets thanks to a robust ecosystem of large hyperscale and cloud providers, supported by dense fiber optic connectivity, a reliable power supply, and a favorable business climate.

Connected to power

Direct access to existing municipal electricity resources and public services.

Diverse connectivity 

Strategically located at the convergence of metropolitan, long-distance, and international fiber optic networks.

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AI and cloud-ready data centers in Chicago

Aligned's Data Centers in Chicago are ideal for AI and cloud computing. Reliable power. Renewable energy options. Perfectly scalable infrastructure. Everything you need to grow rapidly and operate efficiently.

ORD-01  ORD-02 ORD-03

Data Center ORD-01  

Campus overview:

  • Illinois' first data center to receive Green Globes® certification for new construction: Three Green Globes®
  • 18.5-acre campus
  • Designed to Tier III standard.
  • Construction with a concrete slab on the ground and a steel structure.
  • 24/7/365 availability / Continuous access and operation
  • 100% availability SLA
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Data Center ORD-02

  • 501 Northwest Ave, Northlake, IL 60164

Campus overview:

  • First data center to obtain OCP Ready™ certification for hyperscale.
  • 18.5-acre campus
  • Designed to Tier III standard.
  • Construction with a concrete slab on the ground and a steel structure.
  • 24/7/365 availability / Continuous access and operation
  • 100% availability SLA
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ORD-03 Data Center

  • 50 NW Point Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Campus overview:

  • 36-acre campus
  • Designed to Tier III standard.
  • Construction with a concrete slab on the ground and a steel structure.
  • 24/7/365 availability / Continuous access and operation
  • 100% availability SLA
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The Advantage of Aligned

Infrastructure prepared for the future.

Aligned provides future-proof infrastructure with the speed, scale, and sustainability our customers need.

Connectivity and Energy

– 3 MW backup generators
– 2 MW UPS lines
– N+1 block redundant topology
– 500 KVA Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
– 415V distribution for racks (A+B distribution)
– 100% availability SLA
Multiple network operators in the vicinity of the location.

Cooling

– Delta³™ air cooling systems in dedicated mechanical galleries
– Secondary circuits with valves and taps for DeltaFlow liquid cooling to support the requirements of the highest density GPUs.
Minimum redundancy N+1
– Closed-loop chilled water system design

Sustainability and Compliance

– 100% renewable energy
– Ultra-efficient cooling design
– Near-zero water utilization efficiency (WUE) based on a closed-loop chilled water system design.
Electronic carbon tracking
– Carbon neutrality target by 2040
Certified to SOC 2 Type 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITECH, NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001

Safety and fire protection

– 5-layer security approach
– On-site physical security team available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
– Fixed and PTZ cameras with internal and external coverage of the facilities.
– Vehicle Early Smoke Detection Device (VESDA)
Fire protection via pre-action zones with double interlock.

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