Equinix CH1
Operated by Equinix
Capacity
10MW
Tier Level
Tier 3
Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active
PUE
1.42
AverageGreen Score
55/ 100
Certifications
2
Nearest IXP
Equinix IX Ashburn
913 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Equinix CH1 |
| Operator | Equinix |
| Facility Type | Colocation |
| Power Capacity | 10 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.42Average |
| Tier Certification | Tier 3 — Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active |
| Location | 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.8781, -87.6298 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 380 gCO2/kWhAverage |
| Certifications | SOC 2ISO 27001 |
| Data Source | atlas |
| Verification Status | Verified |
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
Near the global average PUE of 1.56
9.0% better than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
55.3/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇺🇸 US)
Est. Annual CO2
47.3ktonnes
Energy Mix (🇺🇸 United States)
Equinix Portfolio
Equinix
159 facilities across 19 countries
Total Facilities
159
Countries
19
Facility Types
Countries Present
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Equinix CH1?
Equinix CH1 is a colocation data center operated by Equinix in Chicago, United States, with 10 MW capacity and Tier 3 certification.
What certifications does Equinix CH1 have?
Equinix CH1 holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001.
How efficient is Equinix CH1?
Equinix CH1 has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.42, which is rated as "average". This is 9.0% better than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Equinix CH1?
The nearest IXP is Equinix IX Ashburn in Ashburn, located 913 km away with 280 connected participants.