Serverfarm Amsterdam AMS1 Data Center: 18MW AI-Ready Colocation Hub Netherlands

Status: Fully Operational Enterprise, Cloud & AI Colocation Hub | Location: Keienbergweg 22, 1101 GB Amsterdam / Archangelkade 1, 1013 BE Amsterdam, Netherlands

Project Overview

Serverfarm AMS1 is an award-winning 18 MW AI-ready colocation data center strategically located within Amsterdam's A10 ring road, less than 4 kilometers from the city center, placing it at the heart of one of Europe's most important digital infrastructure and connectivity hubs. Developed through Serverfarm's sustainable adaptive reuse model, the facility transforms an existing enterprise property into a modern, energy-efficient data center, reducing construction-related environmental impacts while delivering world-class infrastructure for hyperscale cloud providers, software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies, financial institutions, telecommunications operators, content providers, and enterprise customers. Engineered to support next-generation artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and high-performance computing (HPC) environments, AMS1 offers high-density compute capabilities ranging from approximately 400 to 750 watts per square foot, enabling organizations to deploy GPU-intensive workloads with exceptional performance and scalability. As an NVIDIA DGX-certified facility, the data center incorporates advanced direct liquid cooling technologies, flexible rack density configurations, and intelligent thermal management systems that efficiently support the latest AI infrastructure while optimizing energy consumption. The campus also features resilient utility power infrastructure, redundant electrical distribution systems, backup generation, advanced fire detection and suppression technologies, intelligent building management platforms, and multi-layer physical security with continuous monitoring to ensure uninterrupted operation of mission-critical applications. As a carrier-neutral facility, AMS1 provides low-latency connectivity to major European internet exchanges, cloud platforms, and multiple telecommunications providers through diverse fiber routes, enabling seamless hybrid and multi-cloud deployments across regional and global networks. Its central Amsterdam location offers proximity to Europe's leading financial, technology, and digital services markets while benefiting from the city's exceptional international connectivity ecosystem. By combining sustainable redevelopment, AI-ready infrastructure, NVIDIA-certified capabilities, resilient operations, and rich carrier-neutral connectivity, Serverfarm AMS1 serves as a future-ready digital infrastructure platform supporting the growing demands of cloud computing, enterprise digital transformation, and next-generation AI workloads across Europe.

Quick Facts

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Project Name	Serverfarm Amsterdam AMS1 Data Center: 18MW AI-Ready Colocation Hub Netherlands
Location	Keienbergweg 22, 1101 GB Amsterdam / Archangelkade 1, 1013 BE Amsterdam, Netherlands
Status	Fully Operational Enterprise, Cloud & AI Colocation Hub
Commissioning	Operational (Acquired via 5NINES 2019 / Modernized & Expanded 2023–2025)
Total IT Load	18.0 MW Critical IT Power Capacity Allocation
Total Capacity	~18,000 m² (~194,000 sq ft) gross building footprint across 2 levels / 5–12 technical data halls
Tier Level	Tier III Equivalent Concurrently Maintainable Architecture / ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, PCI-DSS Certified
Project Type	Adaptive Reuse Enterprise Colocation, NVIDIA DGX-Certified AI Hub & Wholesale Cloud Gateway

City Profile

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City Name	Amsterdam
Population	~920,000
Urban Agglomeration	~2.5 Million
City GDP	~$115 Billion USD
Per Capita Income	$65,000+ USD
City Tier	Tier 1
Key Strengths	Highly developed digital economy, primary European connectivity hub, dense subsea cable landing point, strong political stability, supportive regulatory environment for digital infrastructure.

Companies Involved

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Developer / Operator	Serverfarm
Strategic Infrastructure Partner	Liander / TenneT Utility Grid Network & Municipality of Amsterdam
Construction Contractor	Specialized Dutch Mission-Critical EPC & Modernization Contractors
MEP Engineering	Serverfarm In-House Design Infrastructure Teams & Mission-Critical Technical Partners
Network Connectivity	Dense carrier-neutral environment with 13+ telecom operators (Colt, euNetworks, Eurofiber, BT, KPN, VodafoneZiggo, CenturyLink), 2 Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), 3 path-diverse fiber entrance vaults, and direct interconnectivity to AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange).
Power Infrastructure	Dual high-voltage grid utility connections, static N+1 / 2N uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automated transfer switchgear (ATS), and multi-megawatt N+1 standby emergency diesel generator arrays with on-site fuel autonomy.

Technical Specifications

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Power Capacity	30.0 MVA Total Primary Utility Grid Supply Allocation
UPS Redundancy	N+1 / 2N Static UPS Architecture
Cooling System	High-efficiency chillers and CRAC unit units, climate economization (free-cooling), cold aisle containment, hybrid Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for dense AI clusters, and real-time InCommand™ BMS environmental monitoring.
Connectivity	Ultra-low latency optical dark fiber backbones linking AMS1 directly to central Amsterdam internet exchanges, regional European cloud zones, and transatlantic subsea cable landing gateways.
PUE Target	1.20 to 1.40 Annualized Operational Design PUE
Energy Mix	100% Certified Green Renewable Energy supply aligned with Dutch sustainability mandates and carbon neutrality goals.

Milestones

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Announcement	2019 (Acquisition) / 2023–2024 (AI Expansion)
Construction Start	Modernized / Operational
Phase 1 Go-Live	Operational
Full Buildout	Fully Operational Active Facility

Investment Details

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Total Investment	Estimated $100,000,000 USD to $150,000,000 USD Total Facility Capital Investment
Funding	Private Equity Infrastructure Investment (Serverfarm / Manulife Investment Management)