
Richmond
RCH-2 data center
Next-generation Hyperscale data center & colocation in Richmond, Virginia with 48 MW capacity and industry-leading compliance
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RCH-2 is the second of four buildings on Iron Mountain Data Centers' Richmond campus expansion, delivering 48 MW of AI-ready infrastructure across 4 purpose-built data halls. Located at White Oak Technology Park in Henrico County, this hyperscale data center provides enterprises and cloud operators with access to the campus's 200+ MW power capacity, low-latency connectivity to Northern Virginia's Data Center Alley, and 100% matched renewable energy. Delivery starting in Q3 2028, RCH-2 meets FISMA HIGH, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53 requirements with complete ISO certifications for federal agencies and enterprise customers.
- 48 MWTotal capacity
- 332,000Square feet
- Q3 2028Expected delivery
- 4Data halls
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When will RCH-2 be available for customer deployments?
For Richmond colocation & data center deployments, RCH-2 availability begins in August 2028, with phased delivery through January 2029 across 4 data halls. Early contracting is available for organizations planning significant deployments. Connect with our sales team to discuss your timeline and capacity needs.
What makes RCH-2 optimal for AI and hyperscale applications?
RCH-2 is specifically designed for high-density computing, with 332,000 square feet of space and 48 MW of scalable capacity, adaptable power-density configurations, liquid-cooling readiness, and infrastructure optimized for GPU clusters and AI training applications. Our Block N+1 redundancy design and dedicated 300 MVA campus substation guarantee reliable power for the most intensive computational workloads.
What security and compliance certifications does RCH-2 maintain?
RCH-2 satisfies federal government standards including NIST 800-53, FISMA HIGH, and FedRAMP, complemented by comprehensive certifications including SOC 2 Type II, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and six ISO standards addressing information security (ISO 27001), energy management (ISO 50001), environmental stewardship (ISO 14001), quality assurance (ISO 9001), business continuity (ISO 22301), and emissions reporting (ISO 14064). We are the exclusive provider maintaining ISO 27001, ISO 50001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications worldwide.
How does RCH-2 support environmental sustainability objectives?
RCH-2 achieves outstanding sustainability metrics with a low annual PUE, 100% matched renewable energy and BREEAM green building certification. We remain committed to enabling 100% carbon-free energy for customer operations by 2030, supported by ISO 50001 (Energy Management) and ISO 14064 (GHG Emissions) certifications.
What additional facilities are available on the Richmond campus?
The Richmond campus at White Oak Technology Park encompasses 66 acres and includes infrastructure supporting multiple large-scale data centers that provide over 200+ MW of aggregate customer power. Alongside RCH-2, RCH-1 (48 MW, 6 data halls) delivers beginning in 2027, while RCH-3 (60 MW, 6 data halls) will start delivering later in 2028, ensuring frictionless expansion pathways as your needs evolve. A fourth facility, RCH-4, is also in early development nearby with an expected completion of 2029. Our in-state Northern Virginia data center campus in Manassas also offers colocation space.
What connectivity options are available at RCH-2?
RCH-2 operates as a carrier-neutral facility with Tier 1 network providers, including Comcast, Lumen, Lumos, SummitIG, Verizon, Windstream, and Zayo available. The facility incorporates redundant meet-me rooms, diverse fiber entry points, and direct connections to leading cloud service providers. Positioned within Virginia's second-largest data center concentration, RCH-2 delivers low-latency access to Northern Virginia Data Center Alley and Virginia Beach as well as connectivity to hundreds of ISPs and managed service providers.
