US Signal Indianapolis IN02: Tier 3 2.5MW Midwest Edge Hub
Status: Active / Operational | Location: 6325 Morenci Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Project Overview
The US Signal Indianapolis IN02 Data Center, structurally framed as the Indianapolis North facility, is a mission-critical edge deployment anchoring US Signal's digital footprint in the state of Indiana. Located safely outside of major metropolitan flood hazard zones on Morenci Trail near the intersection of I-465 at Georgetown and 62nd Street, his 19,017-square-foot facility offers high-availability workspace housing up to 300 available equipment cabinets. The site has a rich history, previously operating under disaster recovery firm BlueLock and local provider Rack Bunker, before US Signal acquired and completely overhauled the property. Reconfigured to achieve rigorous compliance standards, including SSAE 18 SOC 1/SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and FBI CJIS frameworks, IN02 functions as an enterprise-grade hybrid cloud environment. By running localized VMware-based cloud pods and Virtual Cloud Connect tech, the site bridges local corporate infrastructure directly into global hyperscale cloud topologies with ultra-low latency.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | US Signal Indianapolis IN02: Tier 3 2.5MW Midwest Edge Hub |
| Location | 6325 Morenci Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46268 |
| Status | Active / Operational |
| Commissioning | Originally built in 1975 (prior site iterations); acquired and comprehensively rebuilt, expanded, and commissioned by US Signal in August 2024 with continuous IT optimizations active through 2026 |
| Total IT Load | ~1.6 MW net critical operational IT compute capacity |
| Total Capacity | 2.5 Megawatts (2.5 MW) gross utility line-side distribution footprint |
| Tier Level | Tier III Compliant (Concurrently maintainable topology) |
| Project Type | Edge Colocation, Disaster Recovery, & Multi-Tenant Hybrid Cloud Node |
City Profile
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| City Name | Indiana |
| Population | ~6.83 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | Major metros: Indianapolis ~2.1M, Chicago metro (IN portion included) |
| City GDP | ~$450 billion (state GDP) |
| Per Capita Income | ~$58,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 1 (Developed U.S. state with strong industrial base) |
| Key Strengths | Manufacturing hub (automotive, steel), logistics & transportation, growing data center market, central U.S. location, strong infrastructure, affordable power |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | US Signal Company, LLC |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Technical Operations Center (TOC) Regional Network Group |
| Construction Contractor | Etzel Engineer and Build, Inc. (Lead contractor for major 2024 site reconstruction) |
| MEP Engineering | US Signal In-House Infrastructure Architecture & Design Division |
| Network Connectivity | On-net carrier ecosystem featuring 6 diverse telecom providers with direct interconnection to US Signal’s 14,000-mile regional fiber backbone |
| Power Infrastructure | Indianapolis Power & Light (IPL) / AES Indiana Grid Network |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 2,500 kVA (2.5 MW) gross utility transformer line feed with flexible multi-density rack support |
| UPS Redundancy | $N+1$ block-redundant configuration backed by 1,600 kW static UPS modules and dual 2,500 kW diesel emergency generator banks |
| Cooling System | 500-ton $N+1$ precision down-flow HVAC system, maintaining strict relative humidity and ambient temperature baselines |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral edge deployment utilizing 4 concrete-hardened subterranean fiber entry pathways with separate A&B route mappings |
| PUE Target | $\le 1.35$ design-optimized average annual operation for Midwestern seasonal ambient ranges |
| Energy Mix | Integrated into the AES Indiana grid system, moving concurrently with state-level utility transitions toward expanded localized clean solar assets |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Acquisition and facility renovation blueprint finalized early 2024 |
| Construction Start | Structural engineering and critical MEP line overhauls commenced Q2 2024 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Commissioning and official grand reopening finalized August 2024 |
| Full Buildout | Core 300-cabinet whitespace active; continuous modular server hall optimizations and edge compute expansion tracked through May 2026 |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Multi-million dollar structural acquisition, physical expansion, and heavy mechanical fit-out |
| Funding | Direct corporate capital allocation and structured digital infrastructure credit facilities |