Microsoft Azure Chicago 2
Operated by Microsoft Azure
Capacity
187MW
Tier Level
Tier 2
Redundant capacity — redundant components, but single distribution path
PUE
1.27
GoodGreen Score
63/ 100
Certifications
1
Nearest IXP
Equinix IX Ashburn
916 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Microsoft Azure Chicago 2 |
| Operator | Microsoft Azure |
| Facility Type | Hyperscale |
| Power Capacity | 187 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.27Good |
| Tier Certification | Tier 2 — Redundant capacity — redundant components, but single distribution path |
| Location | 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.9130, -87.6519 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 380 gCO2/kWhAverage |
| Certifications | SOC 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equinix IX Ashburn | Ashburn | 916 km | 280 |
| NYIIX New York | New York | 1146 km | 200 |
| DE-CIX New York | New York | 1146 km | 300 |
| DE-CIX Dallas | Dallas | 1297 km | 150 |
| MEX-IX Mexico City | Mexico City | 2726 km | 70 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Good efficiency, better than industry average
18.6% better than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
62.8/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇺🇸 US)
Est. Annual CO2
790.6ktonnes
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
Equinix·Chicago, United Statescolocation
114.4 MW
Tier 4
1.77
Equinix Chicago 2
VerifiedEquinix·Chicago, United Statescolocation
165.6 MW
Tier 3
1.34
QTS Chicago 2
VerifiedQTS·Chicago, United Statescolocation
161.8 MW
Tier 2
1.22
Digital Realty Chicago
VerifiedDigital Realty·Chicago, United Statescolocation
38 MW
Tier 3
1.12
Equinix Chicago
VerifiedEquinix·Chicago, United Statescolocation
85.3 MW
Tier 2
1.21
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Chicago 2?
Microsoft Azure Chicago 2 is a hyperscale data center operated by Microsoft Azure in Chicago, United States, with 187 MW capacity and Tier 2 certification.
What certifications does Microsoft Azure Chicago 2 have?
Microsoft Azure Chicago 2 holds the following certifications: SOC 2.
How efficient is Microsoft Azure Chicago 2?
Microsoft Azure Chicago 2 has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.27, which is rated as "good". This is 18.6% better than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Microsoft Azure Chicago 2?
The nearest IXP is Equinix IX Ashburn in Ashburn, located 916 km away with 280 connected participants.