Serverfarm Israel Data Center (ISR1)
Status: Fully Operational Hyperscale & Cloud Gateway | Location: Hof Hasharon Regional Council, Bnei Zion 6091000 (North Tel Aviv Corridor), Israel
Project Overview
Serverfarm ISR1 is a premier 10 MW hyperscale and sovereign cloud data center strategically located in Bnei Zion (Hof HaSharon), Israel, approximately 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of Tel Aviv. Serving as Serverfarm's flagship facility in the Middle East, ISR1 provides a highly resilient and scalable digital infrastructure platform for hyperscale cloud providers, government organizations, financial institutions, telecommunications operators, multinational enterprises, and organizations with stringent data sovereignty and security requirements. The facility encompasses approximately 100,000 square feet of purpose-built technical space distributed across four high-performance data halls, offering flexible colocation solutions for mission-critical workloads, hybrid cloud deployments, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and high-performance computing (HPC) applications. Managed through Serverfarm's InCommand™ Data Center Management as a Service (DMaaS) platform, ISR1 leverages intelligent automation, real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and centralized infrastructure management to maximize operational efficiency, improve asset utilization, and enhance customer visibility into critical infrastructure performance. The campus is engineered with resilient utility power infrastructure, redundant electrical distribution systems, advanced cooling topologies capable of supporting high-density rack deployments, backup generation, intelligent environmental controls, and comprehensive fire detection and suppression technologies to ensure exceptional reliability and business continuity. Multi-layer physical security, including controlled access systems, continuous surveillance, and 24/7 operational support, safeguards mission-critical customer environments. As a carrier-neutral facility, ISR1 provides access to multiple telecommunications providers and diverse fiber connectivity, enabling secure, low-latency interconnection with domestic and international networks while supporting hybrid and multi-cloud architectures. Its strategic location near Israel's primary technology and innovation ecosystem allows organizations to deploy latency-sensitive digital services close to major enterprise, research, and financial markets. By combining sovereign cloud capabilities, AI-ready infrastructure, intelligent operations, scalable capacity, and resilient connectivity, Serverfarm ISR1 serves as a critical digital infrastructure asset supporting Israel's rapidly expanding cloud, enterprise, and next-generation computing ecosystem.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Serverfarm Israel Data Center (ISR1) |
| Location | Hof Hasharon Regional Council, Bnei Zion 6091000 (North Tel Aviv Corridor), Israel |
| Status | Fully Operational Hyperscale & Cloud Gateway |
| Commissioning | Operational (Commissioned Q4 2022) |
| Total IT Load | 10.0 MW Critical IT Power Capacity Allocation |
| Total Capacity | ~9,290 m² (~100,000 sq ft) gross building footprint across 4 technical data halls |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent Fault-Tolerant Architecture / ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II Certified |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Hyperscale, Sovereign Cloud & High-Density Enterprise Colocation Gateway |
City Profile
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| City Name | Bnei Zion |
| Population | ~1,300–1,400 residents |
| Urban Agglomeration | Part of the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area (~4.5 million population) |
| City GDP | Part of the Tel Aviv metropolitan economy (estimated USD 250+ billion) |
| Per Capita Income | ~USD 45,000 (estimated) |
| City Tier | Tier 3 – Strategic Digital Infrastructure Location |
| Key Strengths | Located about 20 km north of Tel Aviv and 4.5 km north of Ra'anana; proximity to Israel's largest technology and business corridor; excellent highway access (Highways 2 and 4); reliable power and fiber connectivity; close to major enterprise and cloud markets; attractive location for secure enterprise and hyperscale data center developments. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Serverfarm |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) & Hof Hasharon Regional Municipality |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Israeli Mission-Critical EPC & General Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Serverfarm In-House Design Infrastructure Teams & Mission-Critical Engineering Partners |
| Network Connectivity | Highly connected carrier-neutral environment, 5+ telecom network operators (Bezeq, Cellcom, HOT, Partner, Tamares), 2 Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), dual path-diverse subterranean fiber entrance vaults, and direct interconnects to local internet exchanges (IIX) and subsea cable landing stations. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual high-voltage grid utility connections (2 x 16 MVA utility supply), static 2N / N+1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automated 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 | 32.0 MVA Total Primary Grid Utility Supply Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / N+1 Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency air-cooled chillers with integrated free-cooling economization, perimeter CRAH units, hot/cold aisle containment, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for high-density AI clusters, and real-time InCommand™ BMS environmental monitoring. |
| Connectivity | Low-latency optical dark fiber backbones linking ISR1 directly to central Tel Aviv financial exchanges, tech corridors, and Mediterranean subsea cable systems. |
| PUE Target | < 1.25 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | Energy-efficient design aligned with corporate sustainability objectives and clean energy procurement strategies. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2021 |
| Construction Start | 2021–2022 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational (Q4 2022) |
| Full Buildout | Fully Operational Active Facility |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $100,000,000 USD to $150,000,000 USD Facility Capital Investment |
| Funding | Private Equity Infrastructure Investment (Serverfarm / Israel Infrastructure Fund / Manulife Investment Management) |