Our Data Center
While storms like Hurricane Ike (Houston landfall 2008) are thankfully not an everyday occurrence, the data center at 1301 Fannin is built to operate in the most grueling conditions. We know that nothing is more important to your bottom line than keeping your business running. You can be confident on uninterrupted power 24/7 regardless of outside conditions.
That’s why many Fortune 500 companies put their trust in the data center at 1301 Fannin. Just a few of the building’s feature include:
- N+1 redundant cooling and power
- Building built to withstand 200 mph winds
- Flexible space configurations and support for 150 watts psf
- Principal-involved management staff with capital to invest
- 24/7 On-Site security and maintenance staff
- Prime location with redundant power grid supply
- Continuous uptime since constructed in 1983
It’s like owning your own data center, without the capital costs.
If you are considering leasing or building your own data center, consider 1301 Fannin first. Data centers can be cost-prohibitive to build and manage. Trust the experts to do it for you.
Access to and the security of your operation is key to running your business, and you cannot settle for a power outage. The Griffin team has years of experience in this area and understands that nothing is more important for tenant satisfaction & retention than staying ahead of the technology curve and maintaining uptime. That is why Griffin Partners continues to make significant investment in the infrastructure of 1301 Fannin. Griffin Partners understands the growing needs of power and cooling and are committed to keeping ahead of customer needs. As an example, Griffin has recently added three (3) mega-watt generators (2009) to the existing six (6) for critical back-up power to keep up with the increasing demand for power per square foot. But, their capabilities extend well beyond the norm. Griffin Partners brings an unrivaled willingness to manage the unique demands of your business, saving you expensive infrastructure costs while maintaining business continuity. Use our capital and in place infrastructure and keep your capital in your business!
POWER & BACKUP POWER
- Two (2) Diverse electrical feeds from Polk St. (redundancy);
- Six (6) 3,000 KVA transformers (16 megawatts of power);
- 2,000 KVA UPS system (supports all building systems & Tenant critical loads);
- Ten (10) 1,040-2,000 KW diesel generators synchronized by parallel switching systems in two separate generator farms;
- 70,000 gallon fuel supply for backup generators, consisting of a 60,000 gallon underground tank and 10,000 gallons in day tanks throughout the building;
- Two (2) Electrical risers capacity exits to add additional backup generators and chillers;
- Existing tenant generator and pad sites also available outside the building system.
HVAC & CHILLED WATER
- Four (4) 1,200 Ton Chillers (one redundant) backed up by emergency generators and UPS;
- Two (2) Cooling Towers (one redundant);
- Three (3) Chilled Water risers;
- Redundant Cooler Tower for low rise Floors (Flrs 7-12);
- Multi-zone HVAC system controlled by building;
- Automation system (2 AHUs per floor in High Rise 4 /AHUs per floor in Low Rise);
- Ability to tap in to Entergy Chilled Water loop downtown if needed.
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
- Primary MEP system located on Levels 13 & 13.5;
- Rollover Switch located on Level 2;
- Data Floor live-load – 150 psf*;
- Data Floor Clear Height 16’ (slab to deck);
- 18” Raised Flooring throughout data floors;
- Hurricane rated windows (200 mph);
- Home to largest active bank vault in Texas.
FIBER
- Primary Fiber Loop in CBD located along Fannin adjacent to the building;
- Considered a “Telecom Hotel” among fiber providers;
- Multiple Fiber providers (14+);
- Numerous other providers located within co-location tenants;
- All providers have redundant points of entry & Redundant systems.
SECURITY
- 24 Hour patrolled system – minimum of 3 officers on-site 24/7;
- 24 Hour digital camera surveillance system (31+ building cameras);
- Programmable after hours card key building access;
- Restricted card key access to data floors at all times.
BUILDING AMENITIES
- Local Building Ownership;
- On-Site Property Management;
- Lobby & Common Area Renovation – 2008-2009;
- Unobstructed Downtown Views;
- Full service Luby’s Cafeteria;
- Tenant Conference & Meeting Rooms;
- Fitness Center with Showers;
- 24/7 Security;
- Card Key Access;
- Garage Parking (518 spaces);
- Additional Parking Adjacent to the building (360 spaces – Clay Garage);
- On-Site Storage;
- Dual Freight Elevators;
- Generator, UPS, with Multiple (14+) Fiber Providers;
- ATM;
- Adjacent to Houston Pavilions containing entertainment, restaurants, and shopping;
- Within 2 Blocks of Discovery Green Park, George R. Brown Convention Center, Toyota Center & Hilton Americas;
- Located on Metro bus lines;
- One block from the Metro Rail;
- One block from the tunnel access;
- Dedicated Building Website (www.1301fannin.com);
- Web-based Visitor Processing System.
| Suite | NRA (sq.ft.) | Rate | Description | Floorplan |
| 150 | 12,999 | $25.00 NNN | Data Space | |
| 725 | 30,938 | $25.00 NNN | Data Space | Download PDF |
| 1100 | 14,241 | $25.00 NNN | Data Space | Download PDF |
| 1200 | 15,488 | $25.00 NNN | Data Space | Download PDF |