Equinix Chicago 5
Operated by Equinix
Capacity
114.4MW
Tier Level
Tier 4
Fault tolerant — dual active distribution paths with redundancy
PUE
1.77
PoorGreen Score
38/ 100
Certifications
2
Nearest IXP
Equinix IX Ashburn
914 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Equinix Chicago 5 |
| Operator | Equinix |
| Facility Type | Colocation |
| Power Capacity | 114.4 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.77Poor |
| Tier Certification | Tier 4 — Fault tolerant — dual active distribution paths with redundancy |
| Location | 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.9186, -87.6235 |
| 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 | 914 km | 280 |
| NYIIX New York | New York | 1144 km | 200 |
| DE-CIX New York | New York | 1144 km | 300 |
| DE-CIX Dallas | Dallas | 1299 km | 150 |
| MEX-IX Mexico City | Mexico City | 2728 km | 70 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Below average efficiency, room for improvement
13.5% worse than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
37.8/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇺🇸 US)
Est. Annual CO2
674.0ktonnes
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 Chicago 5?
Equinix Chicago 5 is a colocation data center operated by Equinix in Chicago, United States, with 114.4 MW capacity and Tier 4 certification.
What certifications does Equinix Chicago 5 have?
Equinix Chicago 5 holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001.
How efficient is Equinix Chicago 5?
Equinix Chicago 5 has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.77, which is rated as "poor". This is 13.5% worse than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Equinix Chicago 5?
The nearest IXP is Equinix IX Ashburn in Ashburn, located 914 km away with 280 connected participants.