Microsoft Azure Chicago
Operated by Microsoft Azure
Capacity
55.3MW
Tier Level
Tier 2
Redundant capacity — redundant components, but single distribution path
PUE
1.23
GoodGreen Score
65/ 100
Certifications
1
Nearest IXP
Equinix IX Ashburn
915 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Microsoft Azure Chicago |
| Operator | Microsoft Azure |
| Facility Type | Hyperscale |
| Power Capacity | 55.3 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.23Good |
| Tier Certification | Tier 2 — Redundant capacity — redundant components, but single distribution path |
| Location | 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.8667, -87.6577 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 380 gCO2/kWhAverage |
| Certifications | SOC 2 |
| 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 | 915 km | 280 |
| NYIIX New York | New York | 1147 km | 200 |
| DE-CIX New York | New York | 1147 km | 300 |
| DE-CIX Dallas | Dallas | 1292 km | 150 |
| MEX-IX Mexico City | Mexico City | 2722 km | 70 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Good efficiency, better than industry average
21.2% better than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
64.8/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇺🇸 US)
Est. Annual CO2
226.4ktonnes
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
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.
Equinix
Digital Realty
QTS
CyrusOne
CoreWeaveNearby Facilities from Other Operators
CyrusOne Chicago
VerifiedCyrusOne·Chicago, United Statescolocation
68.2 MW
Tier 3
1.60
Digital Realty·Chicago, United Statescolocation
124.1 MW
Tier 3
1.72
Equinix Chicago
VerifiedEquinix·Chicago, United Statescolocation
85.3 MW
Tier 2
1.21
CoreSite Chicago
Verified
CoreSite·Chicago, United Statescolocation
5.6 MW
Tier 3
1.54
Equinix CH1
VerifiedEquinix·Chicago, United Statescolocation
10 MW
Tier 3
1.42
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Chicago?
Microsoft Azure Chicago is a hyperscale data center operated by Microsoft Azure in Chicago, United States, with 55.3 MW capacity and Tier 2 certification.
What certifications does Microsoft Azure Chicago have?
Microsoft Azure Chicago holds the following certifications: SOC 2.
How efficient is Microsoft Azure Chicago?
Microsoft Azure Chicago has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.23, which is rated as "good". This is 21.2% better than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Microsoft Azure Chicago?
The nearest IXP is Equinix IX Ashburn in Ashburn, located 915 km away with 280 connected participants.