Amazon Web Services Ashburn 2
Operated by Amazon Web Services
Capacity
20.7MW
Tier Level
Tier 4
Fault tolerant — dual active distribution paths with redundancy
PUE
1.74
PoorGreen Score
39/ 100
Certifications
1
Nearest IXP
Equinix IX Ashburn
2 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Amazon Web Services Ashburn 2 |
| Operator | Amazon Web Services |
| Facility Type | Hyperscale |
| Power Capacity | 20.7 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.74Poor |
| Tier Certification | Tier 4 — Fault tolerant — dual active distribution paths with redundancy |
| Location | 🇺🇸 Ashburn, United States |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.0297, -77.5056 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 380 gCO2/kWhAverage |
| Certifications | SOC 2 |
| Data Source | atlas |
| Verification Status | Verified |
Connectivity & Network
1
IXPs within 50 km
1
IXPs within 100 km
3
IXPs within 500 km
Nearest Internet Exchange Points
| Name | City | Distance | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equinix IX Ashburn | Ashburn | 2 km | 280 |
| NYIIX New York | New York | 352 km | 200 |
| DE-CIX New York | New York | 352 km | 300 |
| DE-CIX Dallas | Dallas | 1867 km | 150 |
| MEX-IX Mexico City | Mexico City | 3010 km | 70 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Below average efficiency, room for improvement
11.5% worse than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
39.3/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇺🇸 US)
Est. Annual CO2
119.9ktonnes
Energy Mix (🇺🇸 United States)
Amazon Web Services Portfolio
Amazon Web Services
94 facilities across 18 countries
Total Facilities
94
Countries
18
Facility Types
Countries Present
Other Amazon Web Services Facilities
Local Market Context
33
Facilities in Ashburn
536
Facilities in United States
9
Operators in Ashburn
#2
City rank in United States
Ashburn ranks #2 in United States by facility count, with 33 data centers operated by 9 providers.
Competitive Landscape in Ashburn
Ashburn has 33 facilities from 9 operators.
Equinix
Digital Realty
Hetzner
QTS
Microsoft AzureNearby Facilities from Other Operators
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Tier 3
1.69
Digital Realty Ashburn 5
VerifiedDigital Realty·Ashburn, United Statescolocation
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Tier 2
1.29
Equinix DC6
VerifiedEquinix·Ashburn, United Statescolocation
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Tier 3
1.35
Digital Realty IAD38
VerifiedDigital Realty·Ashburn, United Statescolocation
30 MW
Tier 3
1.30
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amazon Web Services Ashburn 2?
Amazon Web Services Ashburn 2 is a hyperscale data center operated by Amazon Web Services in Ashburn, United States, with 20.7 MW capacity and Tier 4 certification.
What certifications does Amazon Web Services Ashburn 2 have?
Amazon Web Services Ashburn 2 holds the following certifications: SOC 2.
How efficient is Amazon Web Services Ashburn 2?
Amazon Web Services Ashburn 2 has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.74, which is rated as "poor". This is 11.5% worse than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Amazon Web Services Ashburn 2?
The nearest IXP is Equinix IX Ashburn in Ashburn, located 2 km away with 280 connected participants.