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RCH-2 data center
Next-generation Hyperscale data center & colocation in Richmond, Virginia with 48 MW capacity and industry-leading compliance
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Iron Mountain Richmond RCH-2 data center
RCH-2 is the second of four buildings on Iron Mountain Data Centers' Richmond campus expansion, delivering 48 MW of AI-ready infrastructure across 4 purpose-built data halls. Located at White Oak Technology Park in Henrico County, this hyperscale data center provides enterprises and cloud operators with access to the campus's 200+ MW power capacity, low-latency connectivity to Northern Virginia's Data Center Alley, and 100% matched renewable energy. Delivery starting in Q3 2028, RCH-2 meets FISMA HIGH, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53 requirements with complete ISO certifications for federal agencies and enterprise customers.
- 48 MWTotal capacity
- 332,000Square feet
- Q3 2028Expected delivery
- 4Data halls
Why leading enterprises & AI providers choose our Richmond data center (RCH-2)
Richmond data center overview
- Size: 332,000 square feet and 48 MW of critical IT load delivered across within our 66-acre campus environment
- Data Halls: 4 data halls offering versatile configurations for hyperscale and enterprise implementations
- Power: Direct access to 300 MVA campus-dedicated substation with redundant A/B underground utility service
- Utility: Dominion Energy
- Infrastructure: Block N+1 redundancy design
- Deployment Options: Large-scale colocation solutions as well as neocloud and hyperscale custom build-to-suit solutions
- High-density and liquid cooling infrastructure available
- Cooling: State-of-the-art cooling architecture with N+1 configuration
- Sustainability: BREEAM green building certification, 100% renewable energy through PPA, with a pathway to carbon-neutral operations by 2030
- Phased delivery: August 2028 through January 2029
- Security: Enterprise-grade secure facility with continuous 24/7/365 surveillance, layered access authentication, and comprehensive perimeter protection
- Smart Hands: On-demand technical assistance services delivered by experienced local technical professionals
- Migration: Expert migration services and dedicated project management, ensuring smooth deployments and seamless transitions
- Facilities: Dedicated conference spaces, client amenity areas, and on-site offices available for customer use
- Logistics: On-site parking infrastructure and industrial-grade loading docks supporting equipment delivery and staging operations
- Support: On-site hands support, professional equipment installation, and secure decommissioning services with 24/7/365 facility operations team
- Service area: Richmond, Virginia; Mid-Atlantic and East Coast regions
- Airport: 10-minute proximity to Richmond International Airport (RIC)
- Market Position: Overflow from Northern Virginia's Data Center Alley, with the state's second-largest facility concentration
- Transportation: Strategic highway connectivity via I-64, I-295, I-95, and I-85, with Port of Virginia access supporting equipment logistics
- Market reach: Serving 55% of the U.S. population within a 750-mile radius
- Business environment: Stable business climate with competitive operational costs and an accessible skilled technical talent pool
- Tax benefits: Advantageous tax structure, including on machinery & tools assessment
- Natural disaster resilience: Minimal risk profile for earthquakes, hurricanes, and flood events
- Address: Technology Creek Drive, Sandston, VA 23150
Network Infrastructure
- Carrier-Neutral Facility: Leading Tier 1 carriers, including Comcast, Lumen, Lumos, SummitIG, Verizon, Windstream, Zayo, and additional providers
- Diverse Entry Points: Multiple diversified fiber entrance facilities and redundant meet-me rooms (MMRs) ensuring maximum availability
- Fiber Infrastructure: Enterprise-grade fiber with diverse routing and multiple entry locations
- Cloud-Neutral Design: Direct connectivity to leading cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and additional providers
- Low-Latency Connectivity: Direct low-latency paths to Northern Virginia Data Center Alley, Virginia Beach and major internet peering points
- SDWAN Options: Software-defined wide area network connectivity supporting agile network designs
- WAN Connectivity: Traditional wide area network connectivity solutions for enterprise applications
Network Services
- Cloud On-Ramps: Cloud connectivity to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud through multiple service provider options
- Cross Connects: Rapid, secure interconnections to the rich ecosystem of carriers, partners, and customers within meet-me-room environments
- Direct Internet Access/IP Transit: Diverse IP transit services with redundant upstream provider connections
- Metro Wave: Dedicated optical transport to regional interconnection hubs
- Peering Services: Direct peering opportunities with connectivity to hundreds of ISPs and managed service providers
- Internet Exchange Access: Direct connection options to major internet exchanges
- Virtual Cross Connects/Private Network Transport: Point-to-point L2 connectivity available between our data centers
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
- ISO 14064 (Greenhouse Gas Emissions) certified
Government & Federal Standards
- FedRAMP authorized facility
- NIST 800-53 compliant
- FISMA HIGH certified
Industry Standards
- SOC 2 Type II certified
- SOC 3 certified
- PCI-DSS compliant for payment card industry data security
- HIPAA compliant for healthcare workloads
Environmental & Sustainability
- BREEAM Green Building certified
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Frequently asked questions
When will RCH-2 be available for customer deployments?
For Richmond colocation & data center deployments, RCH-2 availability begins in August 2028, with phased delivery through January 2029 across 4 data halls. Early contracting is available for organizations planning significant deployments. Connect with our sales team to discuss your timeline and capacity needs.
What makes RCH-2 optimal for AI and hyperscale applications?
RCH-2 is specifically designed for high-density computing, with 332,000 square feet of space and 48 MW of scalable capacity, adaptable power-density configurations, liquid-cooling readiness, and infrastructure optimized for GPU clusters and AI training applications. Our Block N+1 redundancy design and dedicated 300 MVA campus substation guarantee reliable power for the most intensive computational workloads.
What security and compliance certifications does RCH-2 maintain?
RCH-2 satisfies federal government standards including NIST 800-53, FISMA HIGH, and FedRAMP, complemented by comprehensive certifications including SOC 2 Type II, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and six ISO standards addressing information security (ISO 27001), energy management (ISO 50001), environmental stewardship (ISO 14001), quality assurance (ISO 9001), business continuity (ISO 22301), and emissions reporting (ISO 14064). We are the exclusive provider maintaining ISO 27001, ISO 50001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications worldwide.
How does RCH-2 support environmental sustainability objectives?
RCH-2 achieves outstanding sustainability metrics with a low annual PUE, 100% matched renewable energy and BREEAM green building certification. We remain committed to enabling 100% carbon-free energy for customer operations by 2030, supported by ISO 50001 (Energy Management) and ISO 14064 (GHG Emissions) certifications.
What additional facilities are available on the Richmond campus?
The Richmond campus at White Oak Technology Park encompasses 66 acres and includes infrastructure supporting multiple large-scale data centers that provide over 200+ MW of aggregate customer power. Alongside RCH-2, RCH-1 (48 MW, 6 data halls) delivers in Q1 2028, while RCH-3 (60 MW, 6 data halls) will begin delivering in Q3 2028 through Q2 2029, ensuring frictionless expansion pathways as your needs evolve. A fourth facility, RCH-4, is also in early development nearby with an expected completion of 2029. Our in-state Northern Virginia data center campus in Manassas also offers colocation space.
What connectivity options are available at RCH-2?
RCH-2 operates as a carrier-neutral facility with Tier 1 network providers, including Comcast, Lumen, Lumos, SummitIG, Verizon, Windstream, and Zayo available. The facility incorporates redundant meet-me rooms, diverse fiber entry points, and direct connections to leading cloud service providers. Positioned within Virginia's second-largest data center concentration, RCH-2 delivers low-latency access to Northern Virginia Data Center Alley and Virginia Beach as well as connectivity to hundreds of ISPs and managed service providers.