Microsoft Azure Sydney
Operated by Microsoft Azure
Capacity
177MW
Tier Level
Tier 3
Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active
PUE
1.44
AverageGreen Score
45/ 100
Certifications
3
Nearest IXP
NYIIX New York
869 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Microsoft Azure Sydney |
| Operator | Microsoft Azure |
| Facility Type | Hyperscale |
| Power Capacity | 177 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.44Average |
| Tier Certification | Tier 3 — Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active |
| Location | 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates | 48.4862, -75.1033 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 530 gCO2/kWhPoor |
| Certifications | SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSS |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYIIX New York | New York | 869 km | 200 |
| DE-CIX New York | New York | 869 km | 300 |
| Equinix IX Ashburn | Ashburn | 1067 km | 280 |
| DE-CIX Dallas | Dallas | 2514 km | 150 |
| SIX Seattle | Seattle | 3456 km | 350 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Near the global average PUE of 1.56
7.7% better than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
44.9/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇦🇺 AU)
Est. Annual CO2
1183.4ktonnes
Energy Mix (🇦🇺 Australia)
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
45
Facilities in Sydney
66
Facilities in Australia
12
Operators in Sydney
#1
City rank in Australia
Sydney ranks #1 in Australia by facility count, with 45 data centers operated by 12 providers.
Competitive Landscape in Sydney
Sydney has 45 facilities from 12 operators.
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AirTrunk
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Google CloudNearby Facilities from Other Operators
Global Switch Sydney
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Global Switch·Sydney, Australiacolocation
77.4 MW
Tier 2
1.74
Amazon Web Services Mumbai 3
VerifiedAmazon Web Services·Mumbai, Indiahyperscale
167.7 MW
Tier 3
1.20
Google Cloud Sydney 3
VerifiedGoogle Cloud·Sydney, Australiahyperscale
188.4 MW
Tier 2
1.52
DataBank Kansas City 3
Verified
DataBank·Kansas City, United Statescolocation
135.7 MW
Tier 4
1.54
Google Cloud·Seoul, South Koreahyperscale
69.6 MW
Tier 4
1.29
Telehouse·Tokyo, Japancolocation
22.1 MW
Tier 4
1.51
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Sydney?
Microsoft Azure Sydney is a hyperscale data center operated by Microsoft Azure in Sydney, Australia, with 177 MW capacity and Tier 3 certification.
What certifications does Microsoft Azure Sydney have?
Microsoft Azure Sydney holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.
How efficient is Microsoft Azure Sydney?
Microsoft Azure Sydney has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.44, which is rated as "average". This is 7.7% better than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Microsoft Azure Sydney?
The nearest IXP is NYIIX New York in New York, located 869 km away with 200 connected participants.