Amazon Web Services Zurich 2
Operated by Amazon Web Services
Capacity
192.9MW
Tier Level
Tier 3
Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active
PUE
1.80
PoorGreen Score
58/ 100
Certifications
4
Nearest IXP
CIXP Geneva
1 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Amazon Web Services Zurich 2 |
| Operator | Amazon Web Services |
| Facility Type | Hyperscale |
| Power Capacity | 192.9 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.80Poor |
| Tier Certification | Tier 3 — Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active |
| Location | 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.2165, 6.1504 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 30 gCO2/kWhExcellent |
| Certifications | SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSSHIPAA |
| Data Source | atlas |
| Verification Status | Verified |
Connectivity & Network
1
IXPs within 50 km
1
IXPs within 100 km
6
IXPs within 500 km
Nearest Internet Exchange Points
| Name | City | Distance | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIXP Geneva | Geneva | 1 km | 30 |
| TOP-IX Turin | Turin | 175 km | 80 |
| SwissIX Zurich | Zurich | 223 km | 250 |
| MIX Milan | Milan | 250 km | 350 |
| France-IX Paris | Paris | 409 km | 400 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Below average efficiency, room for improvement
15.4% worse than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
58.1/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇨🇭 CH)
Est. Annual CO2
91.2ktonnes
Energy Mix (🇨🇭 Switzerland)
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
7
Facilities in Geneva
26
Facilities in Switzerland
3
Operators in Geneva
#2
City rank in Switzerland
Geneva ranks #2 in Switzerland by facility count, with 7 data centers operated by 3 providers.
Competitive Landscape in Geneva
Geneva has 7 facilities from 3 operators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amazon Web Services Zurich 2?
Amazon Web Services Zurich 2 is a hyperscale data center operated by Amazon Web Services in Geneva, Switzerland, with 192.9 MW capacity and Tier 3 certification.
What certifications does Amazon Web Services Zurich 2 have?
Amazon Web Services Zurich 2 holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA.
How efficient is Amazon Web Services Zurich 2?
Amazon Web Services Zurich 2 has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.80, which is rated as "poor". This is 15.4% worse than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Amazon Web Services Zurich 2?
The nearest IXP is CIXP Geneva in Geneva, located 1 km away with 30 connected participants.