Colocation

Colocation

Premium Colocation Services in Downtown St. Louis

Datotel’s St. Louis data center, located in the historic Globe Building, offers secure, scalable, and high-performance colocation solutions. Designed to support businesses of all sizes, our facility provides everything from single colocation cabinets to custom caged environments, ensuring your IT infrastructure remains reliable, protected, and efficient. With uninterrupted power, robust connectivity, and 24/7 access, Datotel is the trusted partner for businesses that cannot afford downtime.

 

Why Choose Colocation at Datotel?

Colocation is more than just space and power to host your servers, it’s about how services are delivered, managed, and monitored. At Datotel, we combine technical excellence with operational flexibility:

  • Maximum uptime: Redundant power systems, backup generators, and high-capacity UPS systems ensure your infrastructure remains online.
  • Flexible solutions: From full and half cabinets to custom cages of any size, we scale to your business requirements.
  • Secure environment: Biometric access, video surveillance, and secured staging areas keep your systems safe.
  • Compliance-ready: SSAE SOC2 certified, HIPAA and PCI-ready, and fully auditable.

 

Our Facility Features

Space & Accessibility
  • Lockable full and half cabinets with 24/7 unescorted access for authorized personnel.
  • Secure caged floor space ranging from 56 square feet to several thousand square feet, providing flexibility to grow with your business.
Power & Redundancy
  • Multiple UPS systems and a 2-megawatt diesel backup generator with 3,000-gallon fuel capacity.
  • Automatic transfer switches ensure seamless failover.
  • Power metering on a per kWh basis so you pay only for what you use.
Connectivity & Network
  • Redundant connections from three separate vendors, supporting up to 10Gbps.
  • Access to a diverse metro dark fiber ring and multiple building Points of Entry (POE) for reliable, high-speed connectivity.
  • Fully redundant core networking gear to maximize uptime and performance.
Security & Compliance
  • Biometric hand scanners and proximity card access for authorized personnel.
  • 24/7 video surveillance with digital archiving.
  • Secured customer staging areas, private cage options, and video intercom systems.
  • SSAE SOC2 certified, HIPAA and PCI-ready compliance ensures your data meets regulatory standards.
Mechanical & Fire Systems
  • Redundant HVAC systems with over 430 tons of capacity to maintain optimal environmental conditions.
  • Dual-zone preaction fire suppression and VESDA early smoke detection to protect your critical equipment.

 

Data Center Specifications
Category Details
Facility Size 30,000 square feet
Floor Loading 250 pounds per square foot
Ceiling Height 12’
Parking 470-car secured on-site parking
Elevators Two passenger, four 7,000 lb freight, one 15,000 lb freight
Electrical 3000 Amp utility service, in-building substation, 2MW diesel backup generator, fully redundant UPS systems
Fiber & Network Three diverse building risers, two additional risers available, four POEs for network providers, diverse metro dark fiber ring, meet-me facility
Security Systems Biometric access, proximity card access, video surveillance with archiving, secured customer staging areas, video intercom
Monitoring & Controls On-site NOC, cross-monitored digital and analog systems, complete remote access and power monitoring down to distributed circuit level

The Globe Building Advantage

The Globe Building, constructed in 1931, is the largest carrier hotel in the St. Louis region. Its unique design makes it ideal for a data center:

  • Extra elevator shafts and supporting steel columns provide exceptional structural support.
  • Secure underground parking with high-speed garage doors and 24/7 video monitoring.
  • Strong connectivity options for multiple carriers and access to a diverse fiber ring.

 

Why Businesses Trust Datotel

Datotel offers more than just colocation space, we provide peace of mind and operational reliability:

  • Custom solutions tailored to your current and future IT needs.
  • High-performance environment with transparent power billing.
  • On-site Network Operations Center (NOC) for 24/7 monitoring and proactive support.
  • Assistance with risk assessments, disaster recovery planning, and IT compliance.

 

Get Started with Datotel Colocation

Your IT infrastructure deserves a secure, flexible, and high-availability environment. Datotel’s St. Louis colocation solutions combine state-of-the-art facilities, expert management, and unmatched connectivity to help your business thrive.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and design a colocation solution that fits your business goals.

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