Unmatched connectivity
Access a wide selection of carriers and cloud on-ramps for seamless interconnection. Our carrier-neutral facility hosts 13 on-site carriers with access to major cloud providers, including AWS and Microsoft Azure.

Premier Colorado colocation facility with world-class infrastructure, 14.4 MW power matched by 100% renewable energy, N+1 redundancy
Get a QuoteDEN-1 is Iron Mountain's purpose-built 180,000 square foot/14.4 MW facility strategically located on a 6-acre campus just 10 minutes from downtown Denver. Positioned in one of the lowest-risk US metros for natural disasters, our Denver data center delivers exceptional reliability, security, and connectivity for enterprises of all sizes seeking a Colorado colocation solution. Our facility provides the highest levels of redundancy, efficiency, and compliance standards, powered by 100% matched renewable energy with N+1 redundancy. DEN-1 houses a dynamic ecosystem, including a wide range of network service providers and cloud on-ramp services.

Size: 180,000 square foot facility on a 6-acre secure campus
Power: 14.4 MW total capacity with N+1 redundancy
Infrastructure Redundancy: Concurrently maintainable with diverse utility feeds
Designed and Constructed to Tier III standards
Matched by 100% renewable energy
Efficiency: Ultra-efficient operations with year-over-year efficiency gains
Deployment Options: Colocation cabinets, dedicated cages, data center modules and private suites on raised floor and slab
48U to 62U options with high-density configurations up to 20 kW
Low optimal design PUE
Raised-floor configurations across multiple data halls
Utility: Xcel Energy with diverse power feeds
Exceptional reliability
Secure facility with 24/7/365 on-site security and technical support
24/7/365 Smart Hands support
Professional installation and managed services
Equipment staging and configuration services
Migration services are available upon request
Distance to Chicago: Proximate to Chicago's central business district
Location offers a low-risk natural disaster zone
Highway Access: Easy access to major highways and transportation networks
Airport: 5.3 miles to O'Hare International Airport
Service Area: Chicago, Great Lakes and Midwest regions
Address: 1680 Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL, 60018
Premium network connectivity without the premium price tag
Carrier-Neutral MMR: Multiple carrier-neutral Meet-Me Rooms (MMR)
Internet Exchanges: Access to Chicago's major internet exchanges
Diverse Entry Points: Diverse Points of Entry (POE) for redundant fiber access
Fiber Separation: Minimum 450-foot separation between ingress points
Conduit Paths: Diverse conduit paths through buried duct bank
Fiber Infrastructure: PVC-encased fiber with metal conduit risers
Cloud On-Ramps: Cloud-neutral direct connect options to major cloud providers
Cross Connects: High-speed direct connections between customers and carriers
Direct Internet Access & IP Transit: Multiple Tier 1 provider options, including Lumen & Zayo, for global internet connectivity
Metro Wave: Dedicated wavelength services for high-bandwidth applications
Peering: Optimize network traffic and reduce costs through direct connections with content and service providers.
Virtual Cross Connects: Achieve flexible, on-demand connectivity through software-defined networking that can be provisioned and modified quickly via our digital platform for dynamic network requirements and multi-cloud strategies.
Comprehensive certifications meeting the most stringent regulatory and industry standards
(Note: Some certifications still being acquired)
Customer success stories
BitRefinery
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The challenge:
Bit Refinery, a provider of VMware and Hadoop IaaS nationwide, wanted to expand its Hadoop IaaS offering in the Rocky Mountain region. To achieve this, it needed to find a secure Denver colocation facility that was quickly scalable and capable of keeping its dedicated servers up and running continuously.The results:
BitRefinery is now able to offer Hadoop hosting and managed services at rates 60-70% cheaper than competitors and has the security, liability and massive capacity to accommodate its current and future colocation requirements.
In their words:
"Their network, power, and operations are unmatched. They have provided us with the stability, security, and flexibility we need to expand and shape our business." Managing Partner, BitRefinery
Among data centers in Colorado, DEN-1 stands out for its comprehensive compliance program. Located in one of the lowest natural disaster risk zones in the US, our purpose-built facility offers 100% renewable power, comprehensive compliance certifications, and a thriving ecosystem of 240+ customers, including major cloud providers and network carriers. DEN-1 has a superior uptime track record.
Our Denver data center maintains the industry's most comprehensive compliance program, including NIST 800-53, FISMA HIGH, FedRAMP, SOC 2 Type II, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, EPA Energy Star certification, and multiple ISO certifications. Physical security includes 24/7 monitoring, biometric access controls, and multiple layers of perimeter security.
Iron Mountain Data Centers DEN-1 is located at 4300 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216, just 10 minutes from downtown Denver. The facility sits on a 6-acre campus with excellent access to major highways and transportation networks, serving the greater Denver metro area, Colorado Springs markets and beyond.
DEN-1, our Denver data center, offers a 180,000 square foot facility with 113,000 square feet of IT space and a total power capacity of 14.4 MW. The facility features N+1 redundancy and is powered by 100% matched renewable energy, ensuring both reliability and sustainability.
Denver colocation offers significant advantages, including a low risk of natural disasters, a central geographic location for optimal connectivity, competitive operational costs, abundant renewable energy sources, and access to a skilled workforce. The Colorado data center market offers excellent connectivity to both coasts, serving the growing Mountain West region with Denver data center colocation solutions.
Yes, Iron Mountain provides flexible modular data center solutions on non-traditional raised floor that can be customized to meet specific enterprise requirements. Our modular approach allows for rapid deployment and scalable infrastructure that grows with your business needs.
