El Segundo sits just south of Los Angeles International Airport in the South Bay. Its colocation options can serve organizations that need infrastructure near Los Angeles customers, staff, and network partners. This guide compares four named facilities and the questions to ask before selecting one.
Confirm current space, power, carrier availability, and contract terms directly with each provider; a nearby building does not automatically deliver the same network path or service level.
Why choose El Segundo for colocation?
El Segundo offers a practical base for teams operating in the Los Angeles area, especially when on-site visits, equipment deliveries, or regional disaster recovery matter. Its proximity to LAX and the wider South Bay can simplify access for technicians and vendors.
Location alone does not establish performance. Compare the actual facility address, available power, cross-connects, carrier diversity, and access arrangements against your workload and operational needs.
Connectivity depends on the facility
Los Angeles is a major interconnection market, but connectivity varies by building and by contract. Ask which carriers are on-net, what cross-connects cost, and whether a desired cloud connection is available in the building or requires a transport circuit.
One Wilshire and Pacific cable routes can be relevant to a network design. An El Segundo address by itself does not guarantee a direct path to either. Obtain a proposed route, latency measurements, diversity details, and a price for the complete circuit before relying on a provider’s proximity claims.
Access to the wider Los Angeles market
El Segundo’s location can be useful for organizations serving Los Angeles and the South Bay. For a deployment with users or teams elsewhere, measure end-to-end latency and compare an alternate metro or an additional site. If resilience is the goal, check whether the second facility shares utility, carrier, or geographic risks with the first.
Evaluate energy and resilience claims by site
Energy sourcing, efficiency, backup power, and cooling are facility-specific. Request the operator’s current sustainability report or site documentation, along with available PUE information and any renewable energy procurement details. Do not assume a particular power mix or customer cost saving from the California location alone.
Review the power design and maintenance windows as carefully as the environmental claims. Ask how the provider tests backup systems and what redundancy applies to the space you would occupy.
El Segundo data centers to compare
These operators currently list the following El Segundo facilities. Published building area and features describe the site; available colocation space and pricing require a current quote.
- Digital Realty LAX11 — 200 North Nash Street. Digital Realty lists a 113,500-square-foot, two-level building with N+1 UPS and cooling redundancy, plus cabinet and private-suite options.
- Digital Realty LAX12 — 2260 East El Segundo Boulevard. Check the facility’s current space, power, security, and available connectivity with Digital Realty. This address was previously mislabeled here as an Evocative facility.
- Equinix LA3 — 1920 East Maple Avenue and Equinix LA4 — 445 North Douglas Street. Compare their current interconnection and cloud access options individually; availability and design can differ between neighboring IBX facilities.
- Serverfarm LAX1 — 444 North Nash Street. Serverfarm describes a 117,500-square-foot site. Confirm the power allocation, carrier options, and security controls for your proposed deployment.
What to request in a facility quote
- Usable rack or suite space, committed kW, power density, and expansion rights.
- On-net carriers, cross-connect and transport fees, cloud access, and route diversity.
- Power and cooling redundancy, maintenance practices, security, relevant audit reports, and disaster recovery assumptions.
- Recurring and one-time charges, remote hands, access hours, service levels, and contract terms.
Compare options with Brightlio
Brightlio can help compare colocation and network connectivity proposals across providers. Share your rack count, power requirements, carrier needs, target latency, and preferred contract term so the quotes address the same requirements.
For help evaluating an El Segundo deployment, contact Brightlio.
Frequently asked questions
Which El Segundo facilities are listed here?
Digital Realty LAX11 and LAX12, Equinix LA3 and LA4, and Serverfarm LAX1. Confirm current availability and services with each operator.
Does an El Segundo data center provide direct access to One Wilshire?
That depends on the facility and the network service purchased. Ask for an on-net carrier list and a priced, documented route to One Wilshire if you need that connection.
How should I compare sustainability claims?
Review each facility’s published certifications, energy sourcing, efficiency data, and contract terms. The location alone does not establish a particular renewable-energy share or lower cost.
Related resources:
- “Los Angeles Colocation: Leading the Way in Data Center Services“
- “California Data Centers: Brightlio’s Ultimate Guide to Colocation in the Golden State“
- “Irvine Colocation: A Guide to Data Centers in Orange County“
- “Business Phone Systems in Los Angeles: A Comprehensive Guide“
John Minnix is the Founder and CEO of Brightlio, with two decades of experience in data center, cloud, and network solutions. He previously built VPLS Solutions into a top Southern California technology partner before its acquisition by Evocative, where he served as President and COO overseeing global sales, operations, and strategic acquisitions.
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