Microsoft Azure Ashburn 2
Operated by Microsoft Azure
Capacity
12.8MW
Tier Level
Tier 2
Redundant capacity — redundant components, but single distribution path
PUE
1.43
AverageGreen Score
55/ 100
Certifications
1
Nearest IXP
Equinix IX Ashburn
5 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Microsoft Azure Ashburn 2 |
| Operator | Microsoft Azure |
| Facility Type | Hyperscale |
| Power Capacity | 12.8 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.43Average |
| Tier Certification | Tier 2 — Redundant capacity — redundant components, but single distribution path |
| Location | 🇺🇸 Ashburn, United States |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.0019, -77.4558 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 380 gCO2/kWhAverage |
| Certifications | SOC 2 |
| Data Source | atlas |
| Verification Status | Verified |
Connectivity & Network
1
IXPs within 50 km
1
IXPs within 100 km
3
IXPs within 500 km
Nearest Internet Exchange Points
| Name | City | Distance | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equinix IX Ashburn | Ashburn | 5 km | 280 |
| NYIIX New York | New York | 351 km | 200 |
| DE-CIX New York | New York | 351 km | 300 |
| DE-CIX Dallas | Dallas | 1870 km | 150 |
| MEX-IX Mexico City | Mexico City | 3011 km | 70 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Near the global average PUE of 1.56
8.3% better than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
54.8/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇺🇸 US)
Est. Annual CO2
60.9ktonnes
Energy Mix (🇺🇸 United States)
Microsoft Azure Portfolio
Microsoft Azure
73 facilities across 16 countries
Total Facilities
73
Countries
16
Facility Types
Countries Present
Other Microsoft Azure Facilities
Local Market Context
33
Facilities in Ashburn
536
Facilities in United States
9
Operators in Ashburn
#2
City rank in United States
Ashburn ranks #2 in United States by facility count, with 33 data centers operated by 9 providers.
Competitive Landscape in Ashburn
Ashburn has 33 facilities from 9 operators.
Equinix
Digital Realty
Amazon Web Services
Hetzner
QTSNearby Facilities from Other Operators
CyrusOne Sterling 3
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CyrusOne·Sterling, United Statescolocation
52.5 MW
Tier 3
1.66
Amazon Web Services Ashburn 5
VerifiedAmazon Web Services·Ashburn, United Stateshyperscale
184.7 MW
Tier 2
1.32
CyrusOne Sterling 2
VerifiedCyrusOne·Sterling, United Statescolocation
141.6 MW
Tier 3
1.44
QTS Ashburn 3
VerifiedQTS·Ashburn, United Statescolocation
92.8 MW
Tier 3
1.77
Digital Realty·Ashburn, United Statescolocation
24.4 MW
Tier 3
1.42
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Ashburn 2?
Microsoft Azure Ashburn 2 is a hyperscale data center operated by Microsoft Azure in Ashburn, United States, with 12.8 MW capacity and Tier 2 certification.
What certifications does Microsoft Azure Ashburn 2 have?
Microsoft Azure Ashburn 2 holds the following certifications: SOC 2.
How efficient is Microsoft Azure Ashburn 2?
Microsoft Azure Ashburn 2 has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.43, which is rated as "average". This is 8.3% better than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Microsoft Azure Ashburn 2?
The nearest IXP is Equinix IX Ashburn in Ashburn, located 5 km away with 280 connected participants.