Amazon Web Services Ashburn 5
Operated by Amazon Web Services
Capacity
184.7MW
Tier Level
Tier 2
Redundant capacity — redundant components, but single distribution path
PUE
1.32
GoodGreen Score
60/ 100
Certifications
3
Nearest IXP
Equinix IX Ashburn
5 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Amazon Web Services Ashburn 5 |
| Operator | Amazon Web Services |
| Facility Type | Hyperscale |
| Power Capacity | 184.7 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.32Good |
| Tier Certification | Tier 2 — Redundant capacity — redundant components, but single distribution path |
| Location | 🇺🇸 Ashburn, United States |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.0034, -77.4723 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 380 gCO2/kWhAverage |
| Certifications | SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSS |
| 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 | 5 km | 280 |
| NYIIX New York | New York | 352 km | 200 |
| DE-CIX New York | New York | 352 km | 300 |
| DE-CIX Dallas | Dallas | 1869 km | 150 |
| MEX-IX Mexico City | Mexico City | 3010 km | 70 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Good efficiency, better than industry average
15.4% better than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
60.3/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇺🇸 US)
Est. Annual CO2
811.6ktonnes
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
Microsoft Azure Ashburn 2
VerifiedMicrosoft Azure·Ashburn, United Stateshyperscale
12.8 MW
Tier 2
1.43
QTS Ashburn 3
VerifiedQTS·Ashburn, United Statescolocation
92.8 MW
Tier 3
1.77
CyrusOne Sterling 3
Verified
CyrusOne·Sterling, United Statescolocation
52.5 MW
Tier 3
1.66
Hetzner Ashburn 5
VerifiedHetzner·Ashburn, United Statescolocation
189.2 MW
Tier 2
1.44
Microsoft Azure·Ashburn, United Stateshyperscale
179 MW
Tier 3
1.69
Digital Realty·Ashburn, United Statescolocation
24.4 MW
Tier 3
1.42
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amazon Web Services Ashburn 5?
Amazon Web Services Ashburn 5 is a hyperscale data center operated by Amazon Web Services in Ashburn, United States, with 184.7 MW capacity and Tier 2 certification.
What certifications does Amazon Web Services Ashburn 5 have?
Amazon Web Services Ashburn 5 holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.
How efficient is Amazon Web Services Ashburn 5?
Amazon Web Services Ashburn 5 has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.32, which is rated as "good". This is 15.4% better than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Amazon Web Services Ashburn 5?
The nearest IXP is Equinix IX Ashburn in Ashburn, located 5 km away with 280 connected participants.