Serverfarm Los Angeles Data Center (LAX1)
Status: Fully Operational Enterprise, Media & Cloud Gateway | Location: 444 North Nash Street, El Segundo, CA 90245, California, United States
Project Overview
Serverfarm LAX1 is a premier 17.3 MW carrier-neutral data center strategically located in El Segundo, California, less than two miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), providing one of Southern California's most connected and resilient digital infrastructure platforms. Positioned within the greater Los Angeles technology and communications corridor, the facility serves enterprises, hyperscale cloud providers, digital media companies, aerospace and defense organizations, financial institutions, healthcare providers, and telecommunications operators requiring secure, high-performance infrastructure for mission-critical applications. Managed through Serverfarm's InCommand™ Data Center Management as a Service (DMaaS) platform, LAX1 utilizes intelligent automation, predictive analytics, real-time monitoring, and centralized infrastructure management to optimize operational efficiency, energy performance, and asset utilization. The facility delivers approximately 17.3 MW of critical IT capacity with high-density whitespace capable of supporting around 200 watts per square foot, making it well suited for enterprise IT environments, hybrid cloud deployments, AI-enabled applications, content production, and high-performance computing workloads. Engineered with resilient utility power, redundant electrical distribution, energy-efficient cooling systems, backup generators, intelligent environmental controls, and advanced fire detection and suppression technologies, LAX1 is designed to ensure maximum uptime and business continuity. Multi-layer physical security, including controlled access, continuous video surveillance, and 24/7 on-site operations, provides comprehensive protection for customer infrastructure. As a major West Coast connectivity hub, the facility features six dedicated Meet-Me Rooms (MMRs), extensive carrier-neutral fiber infrastructure, direct AWS Direct Connect connectivity, and low-latency access to downtown Los Angeles carrier hotels and regional internet exchanges, enabling seamless hybrid and multi-cloud architectures. Its strategic location near LAX also supports global business operations through excellent regional and international network connectivity. By combining resilient engineering, intelligent data center management, rich interconnection capabilities, scalable high-density infrastructure, and strong cloud integration, Serverfarm LAX1 plays a vital role in supporting Southern California's expanding digital economy and the growing demand for AI-ready, cloud-connected, and mission-critical data center services.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Serverfarm Los Angeles Data Center (LAX1) |
| Location | 444 North Nash Street, El Segundo, CA 90245, California, United States |
| Status | Fully Operational Enterprise, Media & Cloud Gateway |
| Commissioning | Operational (Commissioned / Modernized) |
| Total IT Load | 17.3 MW Critical IT Power Capacity (22 MW Total Utility Capacity) |
| Total Capacity | ~10,915 m² (~117,500 sq ft) gross building footprint / ~5,575 m² (~60,000 sq ft) raised floor colocation whitespace |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent Fault-Tolerant Architecture / ISO 27001, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, FISMA, NIST 800-53 Certified |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Enterprise Colocation, Media & Entertainment Hub, Cloud 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 | Serverfarm |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Southern California Edison (SCE) / CAISO Grid Network & City of El Segundo |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized U.S. Mission-Critical EPC & General Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Serverfarm In-House Design Infrastructure Teams & Mission-Critical Engineering Partners |
| Network Connectivity | Highly connected carrier-neutral facility, 6 Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), dual path-diverse subterranean fiber entrance vaults, direct AWS Direct Connect site, and direct interconnects to tier-1 carriers (AT&T, Zayo, Lumen, Cogent, Crown Castle). |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual high-voltage grid utility connections (26 MVA total transformer allocation), static N+1 / 2N uninterruptible power supply (UPS) configurations, automated switchgear (ATS), and multi-megawatt N+1 standby emergency diesel generator arrays with on-site fuel reserve autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 26.0 MVA Primary Grid Utility Connection Power Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 / 2N Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency N+1 hybrid air handlers, CRAH unit redundancy, cold aisle containment, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for high-density compute, and real-time InCommand™ BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Low-latency optical dark fiber backbones linking LAX1 directly to One Wilshire, downtown LA entertainment ecosystems, and transatlantic/transpacific subsea landing stations. |
| PUE Target | ~1.30 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | High-percentage clean energy options supported by SCE grid procurement and corporate ESG sustainability targets. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Operational |
| Construction Start | Operational |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational |
| Full Buildout | Fully Operational Active Facility |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $90,000,000 USD to $130,000,000 USD Facility Capital Investment |
| Funding | Estimated $90,000,000 USD to $130,000,000 USD Facility Capital Investment |