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VA-6 data center
32 MW hyperscale, federal, and enterprise-ready infrastructure with industry-leading compliance
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Iron Mountain Manassas VA-6 data center
Situated on a 142-acre highly secure data center campus, Iron Mountain Data Centers VA-6 is the sixth of multiple planned data centers that will provide over 2 million square feet of highly efficient green colocation space. This recently delivered facility offers 230,000 gross square feet and 32 MW of 100% renewable power in Prince William County, combining the connectivity of Ashburn with superior cost efficiency and tax advantages. VA-6 has a dedicated substation and high-efficiency air-cooled chiller plant, delivering exceptional energy efficiency for hyperscale, federal, and enterprise deployments. Whether you need large-scale hyperscale infrastructure or highly compliant government solutions, VA-6 provides the space, standards, and power configurations your mission-critical operations need.
Why leading enterprises & hyperscalers choose our Virginia data center (VA-6)
VA-6 data center overview
- Size: 230,000 square feet on a 142-acre secure campus
- Power: 32 MW total capacity
- Infrastructure Redundancy: Block N+1 configuration for maximum uptime
- Energy: 100% matched renewable power
- Substation: Dedicated electrical substation for reliable, scalable power delivery
- Deployment Options: Dedicated cages, entire data halls, and custom hyperscale build-outs
- Power Configurations: Standard to high-density options available for hyperscale deployments
- Data Halls: Four large halls, each over 23,000 square feet
- Design: On-slab design with dropped ceiling return air plenum for enhanced efficiency
- Cooling: High-efficiency air-cooled chiller plant
- Power Distribution: A/B underground utility feeds
- Utility: NOVEC (Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative)
- Security: 24/7/365 on-site monitoring with federal-grade campus security
- Three-factor authentication (badge + pin + biometrics) for data center floor access
- Two-factor access (badge + pin) to enter facility
- Security vestibule passage before data center entry
- 24/7/365 Smart Hands services with 30-minute acknowledgment SLA
- Professional migration services and cross connect installations
- Customer conference rooms, offices and break room facilities
- Professional lobby with seating and refreshments
- Guest Wi-Fi and shared work areas
- Industrial loading docks with 24/7 availability that can service from small box trucks to 53-foot tractor-trailers
- Secure temporary storage for equipment
- Comprehensive video surveillance throughout campus
- Ample secure parking for customers and visitors
- Service area: Northern Virginia, Washington DC metro area, and beyond
- Distance: Minutes from Ashburn's Data Center Alley and Washington, D.C.
- Airport: 28 miles to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
- Positioned in the heart of the world's largest data center and network hub
- Low latency connectivity: ~1ms to NYC metro, ~35ms to Atlanta
- Prince William County location offering better tax incentives than Ashburn
- Lower power costs compared to the Ashburn market
- Easy access to Manassas, Reston, Sterling, and the greater Washington DC metropolitan area
- Close proximity to the Reston data center market and Ashburn’s Data Center Alley
- Iron Mountain Manassas campus location: Prince William County, 5 miles from I-66
- Address: 11680 Hayden Rd, Manassas, VA 20109
Network Infrastructure
- Diverse Entry Points: Multiple diverse fiber points of entry with diverse routing paths
- Cloud Connectivity: Access to AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and Google Cloud Interconnect
- Carrier-Neutral Facility: 20+ on-site network providers, including AT&T, Cogent, Cox Communications, Crown Castle Fiber, GTT Communications, Hurricane Electric, Arelion
- Fiber Providers: Lumen, Comcast, FiberLight, Lumen21 Inc., Lumos, SummitIG, Verizon, Zayo Group
- Internet Exchange: LINX (London Internet Exchange) for enhanced peering options
- Metro Access: Direct connectivity to Megaport® for enhanced interconnection options
- Strategic Location: Positioned in the heart of the world's largest data center and network hub
- Metro Connectivity: Direct metro access to Ashburn and Reston interconnection points
- WAN Connectivity Options
Network Services
- Cross Connects: Secure campus-wide connections to the ecosystem of carriers, partners, and customers in multiple IMDC Meet-Me-Rooms
- Direct Internet Access/IP Transit: Redundant paths to multiple upstream providers with burstable service supporting BGP and TCP/IP v4 or v6
- Cloud On-Ramps: Low-latency connections to major cloud providers, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, with SDN providers such as Megaport®
- Metro Wave: Dedicated, diverse optical 10 and 100 Gbps waves to strategic interconnection points in Ashburn and Reston
- Virtual Cross Connects/Private Network Transport: Point-to-point L2 connectivity available between our data centers, leveraging Iron Mountain Manassas's network backbone for campus, metro, national, and international connectivity
Federal & Government Certifications
- NIST 800-53: Compliance with federal security controls framework
- FISMA HIGH: Federal risk management framework certification for high-impact systems
- FedRAMP: Cloud service authorization for government agencies
Security & Audit Standards
- SOC 2 Type II: Independent attestation of security and availability controls
- SOC 3: General use security reporting for stakeholder transparency
- PCI-DSS: Payment card industry data security standard compliance
- HIPAA: Healthcare data protection and privacy compliance
ISO Certifications
- ISO 27001: Information security management systems
- ISO 50001: Energy management systems
- ISO 14001: Environmental management systems
- ISO 9001: Quality management systems
- ISO 22301: Business continuity management
- ISO 14064: Greenhouse gas accounting and verification
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Frequently asked questions
What makes VA-6 unique compared to other Northern Virginia data centers?
VA-6 colocation is purpose-built for hyperscale data center deployments with 32 MW capacity across 230,000 square feet and four large data halls. With a dedicated substation and high-efficiency air-cooled chiller plant, VA-6 delivers exceptional scalability and energy efficiency. Our Prince William County location offers all the connectivity of Ashburn with significant cost advantages, including lower power rates and better tax incentives. Capacity has recently gone live, so you can secure space now and customize your deployment.
Is VA-6 available for customer deployments?
VA-6 is now open and ready for customer deployments. Our team can work with you to plan and customize your deployment to exact specifications, ensuring your infrastructure is ready to go live quickly. Contact us today to secure the specific space and power configurations you need.
What compliance certifications will VA-6 maintain?
Iron Mountain Data Centers VA-6 will maintain the most comprehensive compliance program in the colocation industry, including NIST 800-53, FISMA HIGH, FedRAMP, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and multiple ISO certifications (27001, 50001, 14001, 9001, 22301). ISO 14064 certification will be obtained upon completion. This makes VA-6 colocation ideal for government agencies, healthcare organizations, financial services, and other highly regulated industries requiring hyperscale infrastructure.
How many carriers and cloud providers are available at VA-6?
VA-6 features 20+ carriers on-site, including major providers like AT&T, Cogent, Crown Castle, Hurricane Electric, Arelion, and Unitas Global, plus fiber from Lumen, Comcast, FiberLight, Lumen21, Verizon, and Zayo Group. We offer direct cloud on-ramps via Megaport®, with metro connectivity to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and all major cloud service providers. Our carrier and cloud-neutral approach gives you complete flexibility.
What other Iron Mountain data centers are on the Northern Virginia campus?
VA-6 is one of multiple planned data centers on our 142-acre Prince William County campus. Currently operational facilities include VA-1 through VA-7, with additional facilities (VA-8 and beyond)) planned or in development that will collectively provide over 2 million square feet and 400 MW of total capacity. This master-planned campus offers significant growth and expansion opportunities, with consistent connectivity and compliance across all facilities. Our Prince William County location offers the same connectivity as Ashburn and Reston data center markets with significant cost advantages.
What makes VA-6 ideal for hyperscale data center deployments?
VA-6 is specifically designed for hyperscale cloud and large enterprise deployments with 32 MW of power capacity, four large data halls totaling 230,000 square feet, a dedicated electrical substation for reliable power delivery, and a high-efficiency air-cooled chiller plant. The on-slab design with a dropped-ceiling return-air plenum maximizes efficiency, while high-density power configurations and flexible deployment options accommodate rapidly scaling infrastructure. Block N+1 redundancy ensures maximum uptime for mission-critical hyperscale operations.