
Phoenix
AZP-2 Data Center
First BREEAM design-certified data center in North America with hyperscale infrastructure powered by 100% matched renewable energy in the heart of Phoenix.
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AZP-2 delivers up to 48 MW of critical IT load across 547,000 square feet of space on a secure 39-acre campus. Located just 10 minutes east of downtown Phoenix, this purpose-built facility combines hyperscale capacity with exceptional energy efficiency and comprehensive compliance. As the first BREEAM design-certified data center in North America, AZP-2 sets the standard for sustainable infrastructure. Each of our 21,000 square foot data halls supports up to 6 MW of flexible density, from colocation cabinets to dedicated cages to full hall deployments. Connected via a 100 Gbps dark fiber ring to AZP-1 and AZS-1, AZP-2 provides immediate access to 40+ carriers, major cloud providers, and a thriving ecosystem of connectivity partners. Powered by 100% matched renewable energy and backed by industry-leading certifications, AZP-2 enables you to scale your mission-critical infrastructure with confidence.
- 48 MWMaximum IT load
- 547,000Square feet
- 39-acreSecure campus
- 40+Connectivity providers
Why leading enterprises choose our Phoenix data center (AZP-2)
AZP-2 data center overview
- Size: Three-story building with over 500,000 square feet of maximum capacity on a 39-acre campus
- Data Halls: 21,000 square feet data halls with up to 6MW per hall
- Power: Up to 48 MW total IT load at full build-out with diverse power feeds
- Utility: Arizona Public Service
- Infrastructure: Concurrently maintainable design
- Sustainability: First BREEAM design-certified data center in North America
- Deployment Options: Colocation cabinets, dedicated cages, and full data hall deployments on slab floor for enterprise and hyperscale configurations
- High-density deployment options available
- UPS: Block redundant N+1
- Cooling: Highly efficient operations with advanced cooling systems and N+1 design
- Energy: Powered by 100% matched renewable energy
- Market-leading PUE
- Access to 260+ strong ecosystem across the Phoenix market
- Security: Three-factor access (badge + PIN + biometrics) to data center floors with 24/7/365 on-site monitoring and security vestibules
- Smart Hands: Remote support services with 30-minute acknowledgment guarantee by skilled local professionals
- Migration: Professional migration and deployment services for seamless transitions
- Facilities: Shared work areas, complimentary conference rooms, guest Wi-Fi, and refreshment facilities in lobby
- Logistics: Industrial-grade loading docks with lift gates, secure equipment staging, delivery coordination, and temporary storage services
- Building Access: Two-factor facility access (badge + PIN) with 24/7/365 availability
- Amenities: Offices, conference rooms, and break room amenities
- Service area: Phoenix, Arizona; West Coast, Southwest region and beyond
- Distance: 10 minutes east of downtown Phoenix
- Airport: Convenient access to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
- Location: Maricopa County
- Carrier Hotel: 3402 E University Dr
- Low-latency connectivity to major metros: Los Angeles (47ms), Las Vegas (12ms), Denver (25ms), Dallas (25ms), Kansas City (33ms). Proximity to major business and technology hubs, including Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa and more
- Excellent transportation and logistics connectivity
- Low natural disaster risk profile
- Certified Data Center pursuant to the AZ CDC bill offering exemption from Transaction Privilege Tax and Use Tax
- Address: 4802 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Network Infrastructure:
- Carrier-Neutral Facility: 40+ carriers, including AT&T, Lumen, Verizon, Cogent, Hurricane Electric, and more
- 100 Gbps Dark Fiber Ring: Direct connectivity to AZP-1 and AZS-1 facilities
- Diverse Entry Points: Multiple diverse fiber entry points for maximum redundancy
- Fiber Infrastructure: Lumen, Cox Communications, SRP, Windstream, Zayo Group
- Cloud-Neutral Design: Access to major cloud service providers, including AWS and Azure
Network Services:
- Cloud On-Ramps: Connectivity to AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and Google Cloud via Megaport and IX Reach
- Cross-Connects: Secure, campus-wide connections to the ecosystem of carriers, partners, and customers in Meet-Me-Rooms
- Direct Internet Access/IP Transit: Redundant paths to multiple upstream providers, including Arelion, Lumen and Zayo, with burstable service supporting BGP and TCP/IP v4 or v6
- Metro Waves: Dedicated, diverse optical 10 and 100 Gbps waves to regional interconnection points
- Virtual Cross Connects/Private Network Transport: Point-to-point L2 connectivity between Iron Mountain data centers, leveraging Iron Mountain's network backbone
- Internet Exchanges: DE-CIX presence
Industry-Leading Compliance
Comprehensive compliance meeting the most stringent regulatory and industry standards
Global Standards (ISO Certifications):
- ISO 27001 (Information Security Management) certified globally
- ISO 50001 (Energy Management Systems) certified globally
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) certified globally
- ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) certified globally
- ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management) certified globally
Government & Federal Standards:
- FedRAMP authorized facility
- NIST 800-53 compliant
- FISMA HIGH compliant
Industry Standards:
- SOC 2 Type II certified
- SOC 3 certified
- PCI-DSS compliant for payment card industry data security
- HIPAA compliant for healthcare workloads
- HITRUST certification for healthcare information security
Environmental & Sustainability:
- BREEAM Design Certified - First ever in North America
- EPA Energy Star
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Frequently asked questions
What makes AZP-2 unique among Phoenix data centers?
AZP-2 colocation combines hyperscale capacity (up to 48 MW) with 100% matched renewable energy, world-class compliance certifications including FedRAMP, and carrier-neutral connectivity to 40+ providers. The facility is connected via 100 Gbps dark fiber ring to two other Iron Mountain Phoenix-area facilities, creating unparalleled regional redundancy and connectivity options. AZP-2 is also the first BREEAM design-certified data center in North America, demonstrating Iron Mountain's commitment to sustainable infrastructure design.
What other Iron Mountain facilities are in the Phoenix and Arizona area?
Iron Mountain operates AZP-2 on the same 39-acre campus as AZP-1, plus AZS-1 in Scottsdale. All three facilities are interconnected via 100 Gbps dark fiber ring, enabling seamless workload distribution and disaster recovery across the Phoenix metropolitan area. AZP-3, which is located across the street from AZP-1 & AZP-2, is now operational.
What is the total capacity of AZP-2 in megawatts and square footage?
AZP-2 offers up to 48 MW of maximum IT load at full build-out across over 500,000 square feet of potential customer space. Individual data halls provide 21,000 square feet with up to 6 MW capacity each, delivering flexible density options from colocation cabinets to full hall deployments.
What security and compliance measures are in place at AZP-2?
AZP-2 features three-factor authentication (badge + PIN + biometrics) for data center floor access, 24/7/365 on-site security personnel, security vestibules, comprehensive video surveillance, and highly secure campus perimeter. The facility maintains BREEAM certification, FedRAMP authorization, NIST 800-53, FISMA HIGH, SOC 2 Type II, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, HITRUST and ISO 27001, 50001, 14001, 9001, and 22301 certifications.
How does AZP-2 support sustainability goals?
AZP-2 is powered by 100% matched renewable energy through Iron Mountain's renewable energy contracts and is the first BREEAM design-certified data center in North America. As the #10 EPA Green Power Partner in tech/telecom and a US DoE Better Buildings Challenge participant, we help customers meet their sustainability commitments. Our Green Power Pass program provides audit-ready carbon credit documentation for CDP and ESG reporting.
What connectivity and network options are available at AZP-2?
AZP-2, Iron Mountain Data Centers Phoenix, provides carrier-neutral access to 40+ carriers, cloud on-ramps to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, software-defined networking via Megaport, and DE-CIX Internet Exchange. Services include cross-connects, DIA/IP transit, metro waves, private network transport/virtual cross connects, and 100 Gbps connectivity to neighboring Iron Mountain facilities.

