Microsoft Azure Chicago 3
Operated by Microsoft Azure
Capacity
171.9MW
Tier Level
Tier 2
Redundant capacity — redundant components, but single distribution path
PUE
1.72
PoorGreen Score
40/ 100
Certifications
2
Nearest IXP
Equinix IX Ashburn
913 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Microsoft Azure Chicago 3 |
| Operator | Microsoft Azure |
| Facility Type | Hyperscale |
| Power Capacity | 171.9 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.72Poor |
| Tier Certification | Tier 2 — Redundant capacity — redundant components, but single distribution path |
| Location | 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.8907, -87.6254 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 380 gCO2/kWhAverage |
| Certifications | SOC 2ISO 27001 |
| 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 | 913 km | 280 |
| NYIIX New York | New York | 1144 km | 200 |
| DE-CIX New York | New York | 1144 km | 300 |
| DE-CIX Dallas | Dallas | 1296 km | 150 |
| MEX-IX Mexico City | Mexico City | 2725 km | 70 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Below average efficiency, room for improvement
10.3% worse than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
40.3/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇺🇸 US)
Est. Annual CO2
984.2ktonnes
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Chicago 3?
Microsoft Azure Chicago 3 is a hyperscale data center operated by Microsoft Azure in Chicago, United States, with 171.9 MW capacity and Tier 2 certification.
What certifications does Microsoft Azure Chicago 3 have?
Microsoft Azure Chicago 3 holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001.
How efficient is Microsoft Azure Chicago 3?
Microsoft Azure Chicago 3 has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.72, which is rated as "poor". This is 10.3% worse than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Microsoft Azure Chicago 3?
The nearest IXP is Equinix IX Ashburn in Ashburn, located 913 km away with 280 connected participants.