Global Switch Frankfurt 2
Operated by Global Switch
Capacity
118.2MW
Tier Level
Tier 4
Fault tolerant — dual active distribution paths with redundancy
PUE
1.20
ExcellentGreen Score
68/ 100
Certifications
4
Nearest IXP
DE-CIX Frankfurt
2 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Global Switch Frankfurt 2 |
| Operator | Global Switch |
| Facility Type | Colocation |
| Power Capacity | 118.2 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.20Excellent |
| Tier Certification | Tier 4 — Fault tolerant — dual active distribution paths with redundancy |
| Location | 🇩🇪 Frankfurt, Germany |
| GPS Coordinates | 50.1218, 8.6995 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 350 gCO2/kWhAverage |
| Certifications | SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSSHIPAA |
| Data Source | atlas |
| Verification Status | Verified |
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 | 2 km | 1,100 |
| ECIX Düsseldorf | Düsseldorf | 183 km | 60 |
| SwissIX Zurich | Zurich | 305 km | 250 |
| AMS-IX Amsterdam | Amsterdam | 363 km | 900 |
| BCIX Berlin | Berlin | 422 km | 80 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Exceptional efficiency, among the best globally
23.1% better than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
68.1/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇩🇪 DE)
Est. Annual CO2
434.9ktonnes
Energy Mix (🇩🇪 Germany)
Global Switch Portfolio
Global Switch
18 facilities across 6 countries
Total Facilities
18
Countries
6
Facility Types
Countries Present
Other Global Switch Facilities
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 Global Switch Frankfurt 2?
Global Switch Frankfurt 2 is a colocation data center operated by Global Switch in Frankfurt, Germany, with 118.2 MW capacity and Tier 4 certification.
What certifications does Global Switch Frankfurt 2 have?
Global Switch Frankfurt 2 holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA.
How efficient is Global Switch Frankfurt 2?
Global Switch Frankfurt 2 has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.20, which is rated as "excellent". This is 23.1% better than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Global Switch Frankfurt 2?
The nearest IXP is DE-CIX Frankfurt in Frankfurt, located 2 km away with 1,100 connected participants.