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CH1 , ELK GROVE VILLAGE , ILLINOIS , BY DUPONT FABROS
This facility was the first foray into data storage for DuPont Fabros outside Virginia . Its clients currently include ServerCentral and Rackspace Hosting . It is the largest data centre in the world for DFT , an important Virginia infrastructure builder . CH1 ’ s massive data load requires 32 2MW generators along with 32 rotary UPS systems in order to function properly . The Elk Grove Village facility also has the capacity for 200,000 gallons of diesel storage .
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PHOENIX ONE , PHOENIX , BY I / O DATA CENTRES
Phoenix ONE is a 538,000 sq ft facility that brought many innovations to the market . For instance , its breath-taking array of solar panels helps to generate an enormous 4.5MW of power for the facility . Its proprietary cooling system makes savings by running only when energy costs are low . Climate control also gets a huge upgrade for clients of this facility , with ultrasonic humidifiers and computer room air handlers . The flooring in the centre is made almost completely from recycled car tires .
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