Prime Data Centers LAX2 Los Angeles Campus: 33MW AI Hyperscale Hub
Status: Fully Operational / Active AI & Cloud Deployment | Location: 4701 South Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058, United States
Project Overview
Prime Data Centers' LAX2 (4701 S. Santa Fe) facility in Vernon, California, is a premier hyperscale digital infrastructure development strategically positioned within the Greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, one of North America’s largest cloud, media, and internet connectivity markets. Located approximately five miles from downtown Los Angeles and the renowned One Wilshire carrier hotel, the three-story facility delivers approximately 242,495 square feet of purpose-built data center space with 33 MW of scalable IT power capacity. Engineered to support hyperscale cloud providers, enterprise customers, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), high-performance computing (HPC), and digital media platforms, the facility is designed to accommodate high-density GPU clusters and next-generation compute environments. Electrical power is supplied by Vernon Public Utilities (VPU), with operations powered entirely by 100% renewable energy, supporting customers' sustainability objectives while maintaining reliable mission-critical performance. The facility incorporates a highly efficient closed-loop waterless cooling system with liquid-to-chip cooling capabilities, enabling superior thermal management for high-density AI workloads while minimizing water consumption and improving energy efficiency. As a carrier-neutral facility, LAX2 offers low-latency wholesale fiber connectivity to the One Wilshire ecosystem, major internet exchange points, leading cloud service providers, and international subsea cable systems serving Asia-Pacific (APAC) and global markets. Combining sustainable operations, advanced cooling technology, resilient infrastructure, and exceptional network connectivity, Prime Data Centers' LAX2 provides a future-ready digital infrastructure platform supporting cloud expansion, AI innovation, content delivery, and enterprise digital transformation throughout Southern California and the broader Pacific region.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Prime Data Centers LAX2 Los Angeles Campus: 33MW AI Hyperscale Hub |
| Location | 4701 South Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058, United States |
| Status | Fully Operational / Active AI & Cloud Deployment |
| Commissioning | Phase 1 Go-Live: 2023 / Full Multi-Tenant & AI Compute Deployment (2024–2025+) |
| Total IT Load | 33 MW Critical IT Power Capacity Allocation |
| Total Capacity | 33 MW Critical IT Capacity across a 242,495 sq ft (~22,528 m²) three-story building footprint (~110,310 sq ft whitespace) |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent Architecture / ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II Certified Platform |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Hyperscale, High-Density AI-Ready Colocation & Subsea Gateway |
City Profile
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| City Name | Los Angeles |
| Population | ~3.8 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~12.9 million (Los Angeles Metropolitan Area) |
| City GDP | ~USD 1.3 trillion (Los Angeles metropolitan economy) |
| Per Capita Income | ~USD 80,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 1 – Global Technology, Media & Digital Infrastructure Hub |
| Key Strengths | Second-largest city in the U.S.; global center for entertainment, technology, aerospace, international trade, and finance; major cloud and data center market; extensive fiber connectivity; access to multiple Pacific subsea cable systems; home to one of the world's busiest ports (Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach); strong AI and startup ecosystem; highly skilled workforce; gateway to Asia-Pacific markets. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Prime Data Centers |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Vernon Public Utilities (VPU) |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized US Mission-Critical EPC Contractors & Engineering Partners |
| MEP Engineering | Prime Data Centers In-House Technical Infrastructure & Thermal Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform featuring dual diverse underground subterranean fiber vaults; multi-tenant Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs); ultra-low latency wholesale dark fiber connections directly to One Wilshire (LAX1), CoreSite LA2, and APAC Pacific subsea cable landing stations. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dedicated high-voltage utility grid substation provided by Vernon Public Utilities (VPU), block redundant / 2N static uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, automated switchgear, and standby diesel backup generator plants with multi-day on-site fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 33 MW Total Utility Power Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | Block Redundant / 2N Static Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Configuration |
| Cooling System | Closed-loop air cooling system with zero water evaporation design, hot/cold aisle containment, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness supporting high-density GPU racks (40–100+ kW/rack), and automated BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral access offering direct low-latency cloud express on-ramps and cross-connect options across North American and transpacific subsea networks. |
| PUE Target | < 1.25 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% Green Renewable Energy contractually matched via local renewable PPAs and green power tariffs. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | November 2021 |
| Construction Start | 2022 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | 2023 |
| Full Buildout | Operational Active Deployment |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $168,000,000 USD |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure & Infrastructure Financing by Prime Data Centers / Macquarie Asset Management |