DataBank DFW4 Dallas Empire Central: 4MW Colocation Hub
Status: Operational / Fully Commissioned Colocation Facility | Location: 1100 Empire Central Place, Dallas, TX 75247, United States
Project Overview
DataBank’s DFW4 (Dallas Empire Central) is a premier carrier-neutral data center strategically positioned between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Downtown Dallas, placing it at the heart of one of the United States’ largest and fastest-growing digital infrastructure markets. Spanning 65,562 square feet, the facility delivers 4.0 MW of critical IT capacity across 35,900 square feet of raised-floor whitespace, providing secure and scalable colocation solutions for enterprises, cloud providers, financial institutions, healthcare organisations, and technology companies. As an integral interconnection hub within the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, DFW4 is purpose-built to support mission-critical applications, hybrid cloud environments, disaster recovery, and latency-sensitive workloads. The facility features dual diverse fiber entry points for maximum network resilience and offers carrier-neutral connectivity through leading telecommunications providers, including AT&T, Zayo, Lumen, and Arelion, enabling customers to build highly redundant network architectures. Direct cloud connectivity to major public cloud platforms supports seamless hybrid and multi-cloud deployments while reducing latency and improving application performance. Designed to accommodate modern AI and high-performance computing (HPC) environments, DFW4 supports high-density rack configurations exceeding 25 kW per cabinet with advanced liquid cooling capabilities for next-generation GPU infrastructure. Backed by resilient power systems, enterprise-grade physical security, continuous environmental monitoring, and 24/7 operational support, DataBank’s DFW4 delivers a highly reliable, future-ready platform for organisations seeking scalable colocation, robust interconnection, and secure digital infrastructure in the fourth-largest data center market in the United States.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | DataBank DFW4 Dallas Empire Central: 4MW Colocation Hub |
| Location | 1100 Empire Central Place, Dallas, TX 75247, United States |
| Status | Operational / Fully Commissioned Colocation Facility |
| Commissioning | Phase 1 Go-Live: 2016 / Ongoing Density & Modernization Upgrades |
| Total IT Load | 4.0 MW Critical IT Load |
| Total Capacity | ~4.0 MW Critical IT Power across 65,562 sq ft gross facility area / 35,900 sq ft raised whitespace |
| Tier Level | Tier III Design & Operational Architecture (SSAE 18 SOC 1/2/3, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 Certified) |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Enterprise Colocation, Interconnection & Cloud Direct Connect Gateway |
City Profile
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| City Name | Texas |
| Population | ~30.5 million (2025 est.) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~27–28 million (major metro clusters combined) |
| City GDP | ~$2.4 trillion (2024 est., comparable to G7 economies) |
| Per Capita Income | ~$78,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 1 (Global Economic Powerhouse) |
| Key Strengths | Energy (oil, gas, renewables), Data Centers & AI Infrastructure, Technology (Austin hub), Logistics & Trade (US–Mexico corridor), Manufacturing, Business-friendly policies, Large land & power availability |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | DataBank |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Oncor Electric Delivery (Electric Utility) & DE-CIX Dallas Interconnection Network |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized US Mission-Critical EPC Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | DataBank Global Facilities Engineering & Design Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Dual multi-path underground fiber entry vaults; direct access to 6+ on-site carriers (AT&T, Zayo, Comcast, Lumen, Arelion), metro interconnection to DFW1-DFW10, and direct cloud cross-connects (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual utility feeds, 2N / N+1 static uninterruptible power supply (UPS) architecture, and 4 standby emergency diesel generators with N+1 redundancy and 48-hour on-site fuel supply. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 4.0 MW Critical IT Power Capacity |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / N+1 Static UPS Topology |
| Cooling System | Energy-efficient N+1 air-cooled chillers with variable frequency drives, air-side economizers, hot/cold aisle containment, supporting 10 kW+ per rack on air and 25 kW+ per rack on liquid cooling. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform with dual Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), managed internet services, and direct cloud on-ramps via DataBank Cloud & Metal. |
| PUE Target | < 1.45 Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% matched clean renewable energy procurement backed by RECs. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2015 |
| Construction Start | 2015–2016 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | 2016 |
| Full Buildout | Operational / Active High-Density AI & Hybrid Cloud Modernization |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $35,000,000 USD to $50,000,000 USD |
| Funding | DataBank Ltd. corporate capital expenditure (CapEx) allocation |