Serverfarm Atlanta Data Center (ATL1)
Status: Fully Operational Enterprise, Cloud & AI-Ready Gateway | Location: 305 Satellite Boulevard, Suwanee, GA 30024, Georgia, United States
Project Overview
Serverfarm ATL1 is a premier 12 MW carrier-neutral data center strategically located in Suwanee, Georgia, approximately 35 minutes northeast of downtown Atlanta, providing a highly resilient digital infrastructure platform for enterprises, cloud providers, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, telecommunications operators, and government agencies across the southeastern United States. Originally developed by AMD and acquired by Serverfarm in late 2017, the facility has been extensively modernized and expanded to support evolving enterprise IT requirements, regional cloud deployments, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. Operating under Serverfarm's InCommand™ Data Center Management as a Service (DMaaS) platform, ATL1 leverages intelligent automation, predictive analytics, centralized infrastructure management, and real-time monitoring to improve operational efficiency, optimize energy consumption, and maximize infrastructure performance. The facility delivers approximately 12 MW of critical IT capacity with high-density whitespace supporting around 150 watts per square foot, enabling flexible deployment of enterprise applications, hybrid cloud environments, and next-generation compute infrastructure. Engineered for maximum reliability, ATL1 incorporates redundant utility power feeds, resilient electrical distribution systems, backup generators, energy-efficient cooling architecture, intelligent environmental monitoring, and advanced fire detection and suppression systems to ensure continuous availability of mission-critical services. Multi-layer physical security, including biometric access controls, continuous video surveillance, and 24/7 on-site operations personnel, safeguards customer infrastructure. As one of the region's key interconnection facilities, ATL1 features nine Meet-Me Rooms (MMRs), extensive carrier-neutral fiber connectivity, and direct access to major cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, while providing low-latency connections to Atlanta's major carrier hotels and telecommunications ecosystems. Its strategic location within one of the fastest-growing technology markets in the United States enables customers to deploy scalable, cloud-connected infrastructure with exceptional regional connectivity. By combining intelligent operations, resilient engineering, rich interconnection services, and AI-ready infrastructure, Serverfarm ATL1 plays a critical role in supporting digital transformation and next-generation enterprise computing throughout the southeastern United States.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Serverfarm Atlanta Data Center (ATL1) |
| Location | 305 Satellite Boulevard, Suwanee, GA 30024, Georgia, United States |
| Status | Fully Operational Enterprise, Cloud & AI-Ready Gateway |
| Commissioning | Operational (Acquired from AMD December 2017 / Expanded 2021) |
| Total IT Load | 12.0 MW Critical IT Power Capacity |
| Total Capacity | ~14,215 m² (~153,000 sq ft) gross building footprint / ~6,130 m² (~66,000 sq ft) raised floor whitespace |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent Fault-Tolerant Architecture / ISO 27001, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, PCI-DSS, HIPAA Certified |
| Project Type | Adaptive Reuse Enterprise Colocation, Network Interconnection Hub & Cloud Gateway |
City Profile
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| City Name | Atlanta |
| Population | ~510,000 (city proper, 2024 estimate) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~6.3 million (Atlanta metropolitan area) |
| City GDP | ~$515 billion (Atlanta metro GDP) |
| Per Capita Income | ~$43,000 (city proper, approximate) |
| City Tier | Alpha− (Global city classification; major economic hub in the U.S.) |
| Key Strengths | Major transportation hub (home to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, one of the busiest in the world) |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Serverfarm |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Georgia Power (Southern Company) / Gwinnett County Municipal Infrastructure |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized U.S. Mission-Critical EPC & Facility Modernization Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Serverfarm In-House Design Infrastructure Teams & Mission-Critical Engineering Partners |
| Network Connectivity | Dense carrier-neutral environment, 9 Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), dual path-diverse subterranean fiber entrance vaults, direct cloud on-ramps, and local telecom providers (AT&T, CenturyLink/Lumen, Level 3, Zayo, XO, FiberLight, Spectrum Business, Unite Private Networks). |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual high-voltage grid utility connections (20 MVA total utility capacity allocation), static 2N / N+1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automated transfer switchgear (ATS), and multi-megawatt N+1 standby emergency diesel generator arrays with extensive on-site fuel reserve autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 20.0 MVA Primary Grid Utility Connection Power Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / N+1 Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency air handlers utilizing pumped refrigerant economization (free-cooling), cold aisle containment, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for high-density AI clusters, and real-time InCommand™ BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Ultra-low latency optical dark fiber backbones linking ATL1 directly to downtown Atlanta telecom exchange centers (56 Marietta Street), regional cloud regions, and East Coast subsea cable gateways. |
| PUE Target | ~1.35 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | High-percentage clean energy options supported by Georgia Power grid procurement and corporate ESG sustainability targets. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | December 2017 (Acquisition) / November 2021 (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 $85,000,000 USD to $120,000,000 USD Facility Capital Investment |
| Funding | Private Equity Infrastructure Investment (Serverfarm / Manulife Investment Management) |