Iron Mountain AZP-1 Phoenix Data Center: 41MW Sustainable Colocation Hub
Status: Fully Operational Hub | Location: 615 N 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008, United States
Project Overview
Iron Mountain’s AZP-1 is a flagship hyperscale-ready data center located in East Phoenix, Arizona, spanning approximately 588,669 square feet across a 39-acre campus. Delivering 41 MW of critical IT capacity, the facility is strategically positioned as a major digital infrastructure hub for east-west internet traffic across the United States, making it an ideal location for hyperscale cloud providers, enterprises, content delivery networks, and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. AZP-1 is engineered to support high-density colocation environments with rack power capacities of up to 30 kW, enabling modern cloud, AI, and high-performance computing deployments. Designed with sustainability in mind, the facility operates on 100% renewable energy and targets a low design Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of approximately 1.2, helping customers reduce operational costs and environmental impact. As a carrier-neutral campus, AZP-1 provides connectivity to more than 25 on-site network providers, offering resilient, low-latency access to regional and national telecommunications networks. The facility is interconnected through a dedicated 100 Gbps dark fiber ring with Iron Mountain’s AZP-2 and AZS-1 campuses in Scottsdale, creating a resilient metropolitan network with seamless access to cloud express on-ramps, hybrid IT platforms, disaster recovery services, and enterprise-grade interconnection solutions. Advanced security, scalable infrastructure, and redundant power and cooling systems further position AZP-1 as one of Arizona’s premier digital infrastructure facilities.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Iron Mountain AZP-1 Phoenix Data Center: 41MW Sustainable Colocation Hub |
| Location | 615 N 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008, United States |
| Status | Fully Operational Hub |
| Commissioning | Operational / Strategic Regional Expansion Hub |
| Total IT Load | 41 MW Critical IT Power Capacity Allocation |
| Total Capacity | 41 MW Critical IT Power across 588,669 sq ft (~54,689 m²) total facility space on a 39-acre campus |
| Tier Level | Uptime Institute Tier III Certified / ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 22301, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, SOC 1, 2 & 3, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, HIPAA, FISMA, NIST 800-53 |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built High-Density Enterprise Colocation, Cloud Ecosystem & Regional Interconnection Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Phoenix |
| Population | approx 28,184$ |
| Urban Agglomeration | $approx 198,651$ |
| City GDP | $approx $10.91$ Billion USD |
| Per Capita Income | $48,362 USD. |
| City Tier | Secondary U.S. Data Center Market |
| Key Strengths | Vibrant Economy: |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Iron Mountain |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Arizona Public Service (APS) Utility Network & City of Phoenix Municipal Authorities |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized US Mission-Critical General Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Iron Mountain In-House Technical Infrastructure & Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform featuring diverse subterranean fiber entrance vaults; redundant Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs); on-site ecosystem of 25+ network service providers; direct 100 Gbps dark fiber ring linking to AZP-2 and AZS-1 (Scottsdale). |
| Power Infrastructure | Dedicated on-site 69kV high-voltage utility substation, static distributed 2N+1 / N+1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automated switchgear, and backup diesel generator plants with 72+ hours of on-site fuel autonomy at full load. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 41 MW Secured Utility Power Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N+1 / Parallel Redundant Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency cooling plant with air-side free-cooling economizers, N+1 thermal redundancy, high-density airflow management (up to 30 kW/rack), and automated BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral host offering direct low-latency cloud express on-ramps, metro wave links, peering exchanges (DE-CIX, Ninja-IX), and cross-connect options across North American fiber corridors. |
| PUE Target | < 1.20 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% Certified Carbon-Free Renewable Energy (100% matched with green power purchase agreements). |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2004–2008 |
| Construction Start | 2008–2009 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational |
| Full Buildout | Operational Active Facility |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $250,000,000 USD to $400,000,000 USD Cumulative Capital Expenditure |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure & Infrastructure Financing by Iron Mountain Incorporated |