Digital Realty Chicago 2
Operated by Digital Realty
Capacity
26.7MW
Tier Level
Tier 3
Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active
PUE
1.31
GoodGreen Score
61/ 100
Certifications
2
Nearest IXP
Equinix IX Ashburn
913 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Digital Realty Chicago 2 |
| Operator | Digital Realty |
| Facility Type | Colocation |
| Power Capacity | 26.7 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.31Good |
| Tier Certification | Tier 3 — Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active |
| Location | 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.8798, -87.6226 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 380 gCO2/kWhAverage |
| Certifications | SOC 2ISO 27001 |
| Data Source | atlas |
| Verification Status | Unverified |
Connectivity & Network
0
IXPs within 50 km
0
IXPs within 100 km
0
IXPs within 500 km
Nearest Internet Exchange Points
| Name | City | Distance | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equinix IX Ashburn | Ashburn | 913 km | 280 |
| NYIIX New York | New York | 1144 km | 200 |
| DE-CIX New York | New York | 1144 km | 300 |
| DE-CIX Dallas | Dallas | 1295 km | 150 |
| MEX-IX Mexico City | Mexico City | 2724 km | 70 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Good efficiency, better than industry average
16.0% better than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
60.8/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇺🇸 US)
Est. Annual CO2
116.4ktonnes
Energy Mix (🇺🇸 United States)
Digital Realty Portfolio
Digital Realty
111 facilities across 14 countries
Total Facilities
111
Countries
14
Facility Types
Countries Present
Other Digital Realty Facilities
Local Market Context
24
Facilities in Chicago
536
Facilities in United States
7
Operators in Chicago
#6
City rank in United States
Chicago ranks #6 in United States by facility count, with 24 data centers operated by 7 providers.
Competitive Landscape in Chicago
Chicago has 24 facilities from 7 operators.
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CyrusOne
Microsoft Azure
CoreWeaveNearby Facilities from Other Operators
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Tier 3
1.42
QTS Chicago
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Tier 3
1.35
CoreWeave Chicago DC
VerifiedCoreWeave·Chicago, United Statesenterprise
12 MW
N/A
1.32
CoreSite Chicago
Verified
CoreSite·Chicago, United Statescolocation
5.6 MW
Tier 3
1.54
Microsoft Azure Chicago 3
VerifiedMicrosoft Azure·Chicago, United Stateshyperscale
171.9 MW
Tier 2
1.72
Equinix Chicago
VerifiedEquinix·Chicago, United Statescolocation
85.3 MW
Tier 2
1.21
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Digital Realty Chicago 2?
Digital Realty Chicago 2 is a colocation data center operated by Digital Realty in Chicago, United States, with 26.7 MW capacity and Tier 3 certification.
What certifications does Digital Realty Chicago 2 have?
Digital Realty Chicago 2 holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001.
How efficient is Digital Realty Chicago 2?
Digital Realty Chicago 2 has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.31, which is rated as "good". This is 16.0% better than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Digital Realty Chicago 2?
The nearest IXP is Equinix IX Ashburn in Ashburn, located 913 km away with 280 connected participants.