Status: Fully Operational / Undergoing Active High-Density Upgrades | Location: Alexander-von-Humboldt-StraΓe, 65479 Raunheim, Germany
The ongoing expansion of the FRA21 facility within the Vantage Frankfurt II campus in Raunheim represents a critical advancement for digital infrastructure in Germany's primary internet exchange hub. Positioned across a sprawling 7-acre technology site just southwest of Frankfurt's center, the multi-story facility is meticulously engineered to support the extensive compute footprints required by generative artificial intelligence (AI), complex data analytics, and modern cloud ecosystems. To efficiently manage the demanding heat signatures produced by next-generation chip architectures and intense computing operations, FRA21 features a scalable, high-density infrastructure layout capable of accommodating custom direct-to-chip liquid cooling installations alongside traditional hyper-efficient air-cooling methods. The strategic choice of Raunheim allows the campus to bypass the extreme power grid congestion of central Frankfurt while maintaining exceptional data transit speeds. The infrastructure is directly connected to the region's high-voltage electrical grid through a massive, dedicated 100MVA on-site utility substation. This heavy-duty power integration provides major cloud providers and enterprise businesses with a highly stable, scalable power corridor designed to handle significant spikes in computational demand without risking service interruptions.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Vantage Frankfurt II FRA21 56MW AI Megacampus |
| Location | Alexander-von-Humboldt-StraΓe, 65479 Raunheim, Germany |
| Status | Fully Operational / Undergoing Active High-Density Upgrades |
| Project Type | Hyperscale, High-Density Colocation & Enterprise Hub |
| Commissioning | π Subscriber Intelligence |
| Total IT Load | π Subscriber Intelligence |
| Total Capacity | π Subscriber Intelligence |
| Tier Level | π Subscriber Intelligence |
| Header | Details |
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| City Name | Raunheim |
| Population | 15,297 (2025 estimate) |
| Urban Agglomeration | Approximately 5.9 million (Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Region) |
| Economic Profile | π Detailed city intelligence available to subscribers |
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