Future-Proof Your IT Architecture: Inside Xera’s Tier 3 Southfield Data Center

Standard colocation facilities often cap out at 5kW to 10kW per cabinet, resulting in thermal throttling and stranded space when deploying modern IT architecture.

Xera DET01 is structurally engineered to manage extreme power envelopes. By leveraging robust regional electrical infrastructure and a 30-inch raised floor plenum for advanced air management, the facility delivers up to 25kW+ density per cabinet.

 

Engineered for AI and High-Density Workloads

Core Infrastructure Specs:

  • Total Critical Load: 2.0 MW (with 7 MW planned)
  • Power Redundancy: N+1 Concurrently Maintainable UPS
  • Cooling: N+1 CRACs with active temperature and humidity monitoring
  • Flexible Footprints: 120V up to high-density 3-phase 240V

Whether you are scaling virtualization clusters, storage-heavy deployments, or intense AI/ML compute workloads, DET01 allows you to maximize your hardware footprint without the risk of overheating.

 

Enterprise-Grade Security and Compliance

For industries managing sensitive data—such as healthcare, finance, and enterprise SaaS—physical security is just as critical as network security. The Southfield facility acts as a fortress for your most critical assets.

Xera maintains strict compliance frameworks to ensure your architecture meets regulatory standards on day one. The facility is fully audited and certified for:

 

  • SOC 2 Type II
  • HIPAA
  • PCI DSS
  • ISO 27001
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Access to the facility is heavily restricted through multi-layered physical security. This includes a 24/7 staffed Network Operations Center (NOC), biometric authentication, mantraps, pre-action dry-pipe fire suppression, and continuous CCTV surveillance with over 90 days of archival storage.

 

Connectivity and 24/7 Expert Support

High-performance hardware requires a network ecosystem that can match its speed and reliability. Xera DET01 operates as a highly resilient, carrier-neutral ecosystem. You have the freedom to utilize diverse carriers (including AT&T, Lumen, and Verizon) alongside direct local peering through the Detroit Internet Exchange (Detroit-IX) and cloud SDN access via Megaport.

Beyond the network, Xera acts as a direct extension of your IT team. The facility features 24/7/365 Remote Handsprovided by certified on-site engineers. From routine cable management to emergency hardware swaps, the local staff manages the physical layer so your internal team can focus on larger strategic initiatives.

 

Scale Without Friction

From single 42U/48U locking cabinets to fully enclosed private suites and custom whitespace buildouts, Xera DET01 has capacity available today.

 

Stop letting legacy infrastructure throttle your potential. Secure your high-density footprint in Detroit’s premier Tier 3 data center and ensure your enterprise architecture is ready for whatever comes next.

 

Contact us today to learn more. 

A brightly lit data center room featuring a row of white server cabinets on a raised floor with overhead cable management trays.