Frontier, a data center campus in Shackelford
Building the Digital Future of Texas
Located in Shackelford County, Texas, just a few hours drive from both Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and Austin, Frontier is a mega-scale campus that will support the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. This transformative 1,200-acre development will deliver 1.4GW of critical IT capacity across 10 single-story data centers spanning more than 3.7 million square feet. To meet the unique and evolving needs of AI deployments, Frontier will utilize liquid cooling to enable next generation GPU workloads and can accommodate ultra high-density racks of 250kW+. The first data center is scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2026.
We’re pleased to offer you all the advantages that come with choosing Vantage Data Centers. You’ll find a unique combination of people and technology: cooling and power that’s both sustainable and reliable; flexible room design and rigidly enforced physical security; and amenities that keep your staff happy—all backed by operational excellence at every location as we scrupulously adhere to the same service and delivery standards across the globe.
Campus Features
SUSTAINABILITY
Vantage Data Centers builds and operates our campuses in ways that prioritize sustainability and environmental responsibility, all while delivering the reliability that is our hallmark. Our baseline approach includes using renewable energy whenever possible, limiting carbon footprints and maintaining energy efficient operations with industry-leading PUEs, in addition to our commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Our Frontier campus will deliver on this promise.
POWER
- Vantage’s Frontier campus will feature the most state-of-the-art electrical equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability. The campus will offer N+1 redundancy across its systems, all supported by a world-class in-house operations team ensuring customer uptime.
- Multiple, diverse power feeds supporting the campus
- Rack densities up to 1.4kW per square foot
CONNECTIVITY
Frontier will offer multiple, diverse fiber pathways into the campus with access to both dark and lit fiber. The campus will be carrier neutral, giving you the flexibility to manage your own network.
Security
Stringent security and safety measures are hallmarks of every Vantage campus. Our Frontier data center campus is no exception, so you can rest easy when it comes to the security of your digital assets.
Amenities
A space where your employees can work efficiently, as well as relax and recharge, is essential. To provide that superior customer environment, Frontier will offer dedicated office space, conference rooms and large-scale break room facilities with food, games, entertainment and more.
COOLING
Our Frontier campus is optimized to preserve resources in the community and will use a highly efficient closed-loop chiller system which requires minimal water for cooling, saving billions of gallons of water annually.
A Partnership Built on Trust
Through workforce development, community infrastructure improvements and inclusive growth, we aim to create meaningful, long-term impact that empowers local residents and businesses.