Equinix Silicon Valley 3
Operated by Equinix
Capacity
70.8MW
Tier Level
Tier 4
Fault tolerant — dual active distribution paths with redundancy
PUE
1.40
GoodGreen Score
56/ 100
Certifications
4
Nearest IXP
SIX Seattle
1133 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Equinix Silicon Valley 3 |
| Operator | Equinix |
| Facility Type | Colocation |
| Power Capacity | 70.8 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.40Good |
| Tier Certification | Tier 4 — Fault tolerant — dual active distribution paths with redundancy |
| Location | 🇺🇸 Silicon Valley, United States |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.4215, -122.1058 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 380 gCO2/kWhAverage |
| Certifications | SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSSHIPAA |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIX Seattle | Seattle | 1133 km | 350 |
| DE-CIX Dallas | Dallas | 2352 km | 150 |
| MEX-IX Mexico City | Mexico City | 2997 km | 70 |
| Equinix IX Ashburn | Ashburn | 3862 km | 280 |
| NYIIX New York | New York | 4117 km | 200 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Good efficiency, better than industry average
10.3% better than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
56.3/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇺🇸 US)
Est. Annual CO2
330.0ktonnes
Energy Mix (🇺🇸 United States)
Equinix Portfolio
Equinix
159 facilities across 19 countries
Total Facilities
159
Countries
19
Facility Types
Countries Present
Other Equinix Facilities
Local Market Context
20
Facilities in Silicon Valley
536
Facilities in United States
5
Operators in Silicon Valley
#8
City rank in United States
Silicon Valley ranks #8 in United States by facility count, with 20 data centers operated by 5 providers.
Competitive Landscape in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley has 20 facilities from 5 operators.
Digital Realty
CoreSite
Vantage
STACKNearby Facilities from Other Operators
CoreSite Silicon Valley 2
VerifiedCoreSite·Silicon Valley, United Statescolocation
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Tier 3
1.14
Vantage Silicon Valley 2
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155.9 MW
Tier 2
1.58
Digital Realty·Silicon Valley, United Statescolocation
194.3 MW
Tier 3
1.60
Digital Realty Silicon Valley 2
VerifiedDigital Realty·Silicon Valley, United Statescolocation
119 MW
Tier 3
1.34
Vantage·Silicon Valley, United Statescolocation
134.8 MW
Tier 3
1.73
Digital Realty·Silicon Valley, United Statescolocation
128.4 MW
Tier 4
1.23
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Equinix Silicon Valley 3?
Equinix Silicon Valley 3 is a colocation data center operated by Equinix in Silicon Valley, United States, with 70.8 MW capacity and Tier 4 certification.
What certifications does Equinix Silicon Valley 3 have?
Equinix Silicon Valley 3 holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA.
How efficient is Equinix Silicon Valley 3?
Equinix Silicon Valley 3 has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.40, which is rated as "good". This is 10.3% better than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Equinix Silicon Valley 3?
The nearest IXP is SIX Seattle in Seattle, located 1133 km away with 350 connected participants.