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CoreSite CH2 is Chicago's first purpose-built downtown data center, operating 168,000 square feet of mission-critical space at 18 MW of commissioned power capacity at 1432 S. Clinton St. For facility managers and property owners evaluating colocation or high-density electrical infrastructure in the Chicago metro, CH2 represents a benchmark in commercial power distribution, redundant backup generation, and large-scale UPS deployment designed to support continuous uptime. The facility is certified as part of the NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center program, underscoring its engineered readiness for high-density AI and machine learning workloads that demand exceptional power quality and thermal management. CH2 is supported by 24x7x365 field operations, remote hands services, and a security team — operational standards that align with the expectations of facility managers overseeing critical infrastructure in office, healthcare, government, and institutional environments. Three separate, diverse fiber entry routes provide optimized low-voltage and data connectivity, while roof access delivers line-of-sight coverage across the Chicago skyline. The facility holds Energy Star building certification, reflecting a commitment to power efficiency metrics relevant to any commercial building owner benchmarking electrical consumption. Illinois sales tax incentives offer a 10.25% savings on qualifying equipment and software purchases, a material consideration for general contractors and facility managers budgeting large-scale electrical buildouts or data infrastructure upgrades. CoreSite operates across 11 edge markets nationwide, making CH2 a strong option for multi-site enterprises requiring consistent power distribution standards and interconnection across their portfolio. Whether evaluating switchgear capacity, panelboard configurations, backup generator redundancy, or power quality for sensitive loads, CH2's infrastructure sets a high bar for commercial electrical performance in the Chicago market.
