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Iron Mountain Phoenix data centers

Phoenix is one of North America's key strategic data center markets, combining low disaster risk, robust fiber infrastructure, competitive power costs, and strategic positioning as an east-west connectivity gateway. Iron Mountain Data Centers operates over 50 acres combined across the Phoenix metropolitan area, featuring four operational facilities (AZP-1, AZP-2 & AZP-3 in Phoenix, and AZS-1 in Scottsdale). The facilities are connected via a 100 Gbit/s dark fiber ring. Together, these facilities deliver over 130 megawatts of power capacity and more than 1.4 million square feet of colocation space. Our Phoenix data centers serve as one of the leading interconnection points in the market, with access to over 40 network service providers and major peering exchanges, including DE-CIX Phoenix and Ninja-IX, providing the infrastructure, connectivity, and compliance frameworks necessary to support your mission-critical operations.

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130+ MW
Total power capacity across Phoenix
50+ acres
Combined footprint
40+ providers
Network carriers & Cloud on-ramps
260+ ecosystem
Thriving customer base across Phoenix facilities

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The strategic advantages of Phoenix colocation in Arizona

Phoenix combines natural advantages, infrastructure maturity, and strategic location to deliver exceptional value for colocation customers.

Low Disaster Risk & Geographic Resilience

Phoenix offers one of the lowest disaster risk profiles among major North American data center markets. The region experiences minimal seismic activity, no hurricane exposure, and limited flooding risk. With extensive water reserves, including 7.1 million acre-feet stored in Greater Phoenix alone and 93% water recycling rates, Arizona maintains strong drought resilience. This stability makes Phoenix an ideal location for disaster recovery, business continuity, and risk-diversified infrastructure strategies.

Extensive Network Connectivity & Low Latency

Phoenix serves as a major fiber crossroads for North America, functioning as a critical east-west gateway with access to nearly every national network backbone. Our Phoenix data centers host 40+ network service providers and offer direct access to key peering exchanges, including DE-CIX Phoenix, and Ninja-IX, as well as software-defined networks like Megaport. Phoenix delivers attractive latency to major metros: 11ms to Los Angeles, 10ms to San Jose, 16ms to San Diego, and 23ms to Dallas.

Competitive Economics & Tax Incentives

Our data centers in Arizona offer highly competitive colocation rates and power costs compared to other major markets. The Arizona Computer Data Center Program (CDCP) provides qualified data centers with a ten-year waiver on state, county, and local sales taxes for both equipment purchases and labor services. For facilities qualifying as Sustainable Redevelopment Projects, this waiver extends to 20 years. Combined with lower staff costs and a business-friendly environment, Phoenix delivers an exceptional total cost of ownership for data center operations.

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Our Phoenix data centers house a dynamic ecosystem that includes Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, healthcare organizations, and fast-growing technology companies. Our carrier-neutral environment and comprehensive service portfolio make us the preferred choice for businesses requiring reliable, compliant, and scalable infrastructure.

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What makes the Phoenix data center market unique?

Phoenix ranks as North America's fifth-largest data center market due to several key advantages: exceptionally low disaster risk profile with minimal seismic activity and no hurricane exposure; extensive fiber infrastructure serving as an east-west connectivity gateway; competitive power and colocation costs compared to markets like California; mature renewable energy infrastructure with abundant solar resources; and favorable business climate including significant tax incentives through Arizona's Computer Data Center Program.

Should I consider Scottsdale or Phoenix proper for my data center needs?

Both locations offer distinct advantages within the Phoenix metropolitan area. Our Phoenix data centers (AZP-1, AZP-2, AZP-3) provide the greatest scale with 125+ MW across a 39-acre footprint, making it ideal for wholesale deployments and customers requiring significant growth capacity. Our Scottsdale data center (AZS-1) offers a more intimate environment at our 4.5-acre location while maintaining seamless connectivity to the larger Phoenix ecosystem via 100 Gbps fiber ring. Both locations provide access to 40+ network providers, government-compliant security, and Arizona's tax incentives. The choice depends on your specific capacity requirements, proximity preferences, and deployment timeline.

How many data centers and total capacity does Iron Mountain operate in the Phoenix area?

Iron Mountain Data Centers operates four facilities across the Phoenix metropolitan area: AZP-1 (41 MW), AZP-2 (48 MW), AZP-3 (36 MW), and AZS-1 (5.8 MW in Scottsdale). Combined, these facilities offer 130+ megawatts of power capacity across 50+ acres and more than 1.4 million square feet of colocation space, serving a 260+ customer ecosystem with access to 40+ network providers.

What tax incentives are available for data center operations in Phoenix?

Arizona's Computer Data Center Program (CDCP), administered by the Arizona Commerce Authority and Arizona Department of Revenue, offers qualified data centers a ten-year waiver on state, county, and local sales taxes for both equipment purchases and labor services. For facilities qualifying as Sustainable Redevelopment Projects, this waiver extends to 20 years. All Iron Mountain facilities in Phoenix are Certified Data Centers pursuant to the AZ CDC bill, providing customers exemption from Transaction Privilege Tax and Use Tax. These incentives significantly reduce total cost of ownership compared to markets without similar programs.

How does Phoenix compare to other Arizona markets like Tucson or Mesa?

Phoenix dominates the Arizona colocation & data center landscape as the fifth-largest market in North America, offering unmatched fiber infrastructure, network provider diversity, and ecosystem scale. While Mesa is actually part of the Greater Phoenix metro area (our facility sits in the broader Phoenix region with excellent connectivity to Mesa's Elliot Road Tech Corridor), Tucson remains a much smaller market with limited carrier options and colocation inventory. Phoenix colocation offers superior connectivity options, including access to 40+ providers, multiple internet exchanges, and established cloud on-ramps that secondary Arizona markets cannot match.

What is the network makeup and connectivity available in Phoenix?

Iron Mountain's Phoenix data centers host 40+ network service providers, direct access to key peering exchanges ( DE-CIX Phoenix, Ninja-IX), and software-defined networks like Megaport. Cloud access to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud is available. Phoenix delivers attractive latency as an east-west fiber crossroads: 11ms to Los Angeles, 10ms to San Jose, 16ms to San Diego, and 23ms to Dallas.

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Iron Mountain Phoenix data centers

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The strategic advantages of Phoenix colocation in Arizona

Low Disaster Risk & Geographic Resilience

Extensive Network Connectivity & Low Latency

Competitive Economics & Tax Incentives

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Multiple facilities, one integrated ecosystem

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AZP-1 data center

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AZP-2 data center

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AZS-1 data center

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Iron Mountain Phoenix data centers

The strategic advantages of Phoenix colocation in Arizona

Low Disaster Risk & Geographic Resilience

Extensive Network Connectivity & Low Latency

Competitive Economics & Tax Incentives

Join 260+ enterprise customers

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