THE PITTSBURGH TECHNOLOGY BUNKER
Pittsburgh Colocation & Data Center
Carrier-neutral colocation, private cages and suites, hosting and disaster recovery in Downtown Pittsburgh: 13,500 sq ft across 3 floors, 1.54 MW of power, 99.997% uptime and a SOC 1 Type II audited report.
The Bunker at a Glance
Sierra Data Centers' Pittsburgh facility is The Pittsburgh Technology Bunker, located in Downtown Pittsburgh.
- Location
- Downtown PittsburghThe Pittsburgh Technology Bunker
- Floor space
- 13,500 sq ft3 floors, 4,500 sq ft per floor
- Power
- 1.54 MWFed by three utility substations; expansion capacity via Duquesne Light (DQE) for standard-footprint racks
- Availability
- 99.997%Uptime
- Cooling
- Air-cooledChillers and commercial HVAC systems
- Audit
- SOC 1 Type IIAudited report
- Connectivity
- Carrier-neutralVerizon, Lumos, DQE Communications, Cogent, Metro Optical, Fidium Fiber and more
Schedule a tour to see the space, or call 412.722.0707 for a colocation quote.
Room to Grow, From a Few Rack Units to a Private Suite
The Pittsburgh Technology Bunker has 3 floors of 4,500 sq ft each, 13,500 sq ft in total, so you can start small and add cabinets, a private cage or a private suite as your footprint grows.
The facility has 1.54 MW of power, fed by three utility substations, with expansion capacity through Duquesne Light (DQE) for standard-footprint racks. That gives growing deployments a path to more power without moving to a new building.
- À la carte colocation, from small configurations through full cabinets
- Private cages and suites for separation and dedicated space
- Data center hosting and disaster recovery in the same facility
Carrier-Neutral Connectivity in Downtown Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Technology Bunker is carrier-neutral. Carriers in the building include:
- Verizon
- Lumos
- DQE Communications
- Cogent
- Metro Optical
- Fidium Fiber
- And more
Choose the carriers that fit your requirements, or use more than one for diverse connectivity. Need a carrier that isn't listed? Ask us. As a telecom master agent, Sierra can also source internet and voice for your offices and branches. Carrier names are trademarks of their respective owners.
A SOC 1 Type II Audited Facility
Our SOC 1 Type II report is the facility's audited report. The facility is also built to support organizations working under other standards.
SOC 1 Type II
An independent auditor has reviewed our controls over a period of time and issued a SOC 1 Type II report.
Built to Support PCI DSS & HIPAA
Aligned with the physical and environmental expectations of payment card (PCI DSS) and healthcare (HIPAA) programs.
Aligned With CMMC & FedRAMP
Built to support defense contractors and cloud providers working toward CMMC and FedRAMP requirements.
Other Standards
Aligned with other common security and compliance frameworks. Tell us what your auditors ask for, and we'll walk through how the facility supports it.
SOC 1 Type II is our audited report. For PCI DSS, HIPAA, CMMC and FedRAMP, the facility is built to support your program, and your organization remains responsible for its own compliance. See Security & Compliance.
Redundancy and Operations Behind 99.997% Uptime
Uptime comes from the facility design and the people who run it. The Pittsburgh Technology Bunker is built to reduce single points of failure.
Resilient Power
1.54 MW of power fed by three utility substations, with expansion capacity through Duquesne Light (DQE).
Cooling
The facility is air-cooled with chillers and commercial HVAC systems.
Diverse Carriers
Multiple carriers in the building, so your network doesn't depend on a single provider.
Controlled Access & Monitoring
Controlled facility access and continuous monitoring, with support 24/7 through on-call engineers.
Services at the Bunker
Colocation
From a few rack units to full cabinets in a 13,500 sq ft facility. Colocation
Data Center Hosting
Run your applications here without managing power, cooling or the building. Hosting
Private Cages & Suites
Access-controlled space of your own, for teams that need separation. Cages & suites
Disaster Recovery
A secondary site in Downtown Pittsburgh for your recovery plan. Disaster recovery
Connectivity Solutions
Verizon, Lumos, DQE Communications, Cogent, Metro Optical, Fidium Fiber and more in the building. Use two for diverse paths.
Remote Hands
Reboots, console work you direct, and hands-on troubleshooting.
Learn moreWho Uses the Bunker
Healthcare
Built to support HIPAA programs, with a recovery site option in Metro Columbus.
Manufacturing
ERP and plant systems out of the server closet, with diverse carriers.
Financial Services
SOC 1 Type II audited and built to support PCI DSS.
Enterprise Organizations
Room to grow from a few rack units to a private suite.
Defense Contractors & Cloud Providers
Aligned with CMMC and FedRAMP requirements.
Education & Research
Rack space and carrier choice close to Pittsburgh campuses.
Add IT Support From Sierra Experts
Sierra Experts, our sister company, handles the IT that runs on and around your equipment.
Pittsburgh Managed IT Services
Local managed IT and help desk support from Sierra Experts, based in Robinson Township.
Visit Sierra ExpertsHardware and Software Licensing
Servers, network gear and software licensing, including Microsoft 365, Proxmox and 3CX, sourced and supported by Sierra Experts.
Visit Sierra ExpertsPittsburgh Data Center FAQs
Where is Sierra Data Centers' Pittsburgh data center?
Our Pittsburgh facility is The Pittsburgh Technology Bunker, located in Downtown Pittsburgh. Contact us to schedule a tour.
How large is the Pittsburgh data center?
The Pittsburgh Technology Bunker has 3 floors of 4,500 sq ft each, for 13,500 sq ft in total.
How much power does the facility have?
The facility has 1.54 MW of power, fed by three utility substations, with expansion capacity via Duquesne Light (DQE) for standard-footprint racks.
How is the facility cooled?
The Pittsburgh Technology Bunker is air-cooled with chillers and commercial HVAC systems.
Which carriers are in the building?
The facility is carrier-neutral. Carriers in the building include Verizon, Lumos, DQE Communications, Cogent, Metro Optical and Fidium Fiber, and more.
What audits and compliance standards does the facility support?
The facility has a SOC 1 Type II audited report. It is also built to support, and aligned with, PCI DSS, HIPAA, CMMC, FedRAMP and other standards. Your organization remains responsible for its own compliance program.
What is the facility's uptime?
Sierra Data Centers' uptime is 99.997%.
What services are available at the Pittsburgh data center?
Colocation from small configurations through full cabinets, private cages and suites, data center hosting, disaster recovery, carrier-neutral connectivity and remote hands.
Does Sierra support organizations outside Pittsburgh?
Yes. Sierra supports organizations throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and surrounding regional markets, and also operates a Metro Columbus data center.
Get Pittsburgh Colocation Pricing
Tell us what you need to house, and we'll size space, power and carriers at The Pittsburgh Technology Bunker. Or schedule a tour and see the facility in person.