Equinix Frankfurt
Operated by Equinix
Capacity
176.1MW
Tier Level
Tier 4
Fault tolerant — dual active distribution paths with redundancy
PUE
1.75
PoorGreen Score
41/ 100
Certifications
3
Nearest IXP
DE-CIX Frankfurt
3 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Equinix Frankfurt |
| Operator | Equinix |
| Facility Type | Colocation |
| Power Capacity | 176.1 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.75Poor |
| Tier Certification | Tier 4 — Fault tolerant — dual active distribution paths with redundancy |
| Location | 🇩🇪 Frankfurt, Germany |
| GPS Coordinates | 50.0946, 8.7139 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 350 gCO2/kWhAverage |
| Certifications | SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSS |
| Data Source | atlas |
| Verification Status | Unverified |
Connectivity & Network
1
IXPs within 50 km
1
IXPs within 100 km
7
IXPs within 500 km
Nearest Internet Exchange Points
| Name | City | Distance | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE-CIX Frankfurt | Frankfurt | 3 km | 1,100 |
| ECIX Düsseldorf | Düsseldorf | 186 km | 60 |
| SwissIX Zurich | Zurich | 302 km | 250 |
| AMS-IX Amsterdam | Amsterdam | 366 km | 900 |
| BCIX Berlin | Berlin | 423 km | 80 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Below average efficiency, room for improvement
12.2% worse than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
40.6/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇩🇪 DE)
Est. Annual CO2
944.9ktonnes
Energy Mix (🇩🇪 Germany)
Equinix Portfolio
Equinix
159 facilities across 19 countries
Total Facilities
159
Countries
19
Facility Types
Countries Present
Local Market Context
72
Facilities in Frankfurt
91
Facilities in Germany
19
Operators in Frankfurt
#1
City rank in Germany
Frankfurt ranks #1 in Germany by facility count, with 72 data centers operated by 19 providers.
Competitive Landscape in Frankfurt
Frankfurt has 72 facilities from 19 operators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Equinix Frankfurt?
Equinix Frankfurt is a colocation data center operated by Equinix in Frankfurt, Germany, with 176.1 MW capacity and Tier 4 certification.
What certifications does Equinix Frankfurt have?
Equinix Frankfurt holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.
How efficient is Equinix Frankfurt?
Equinix Frankfurt has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.75, which is rated as "poor". This is 12.2% worse than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Equinix Frankfurt?
The nearest IXP is DE-CIX Frankfurt in Frankfurt, located 3 km away with 1,100 connected participants.