Microsoft Azure Zurich 3
Operated by Microsoft Azure
Capacity
155.5MW
Tier Level
Tier 4
Fault tolerant — dual active distribution paths with redundancy
PUE
1.72
PoorGreen Score
62/ 100
Certifications
2
Nearest IXP
SwissIX Zurich
95 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Microsoft Azure Zurich 3 |
| Operator | Microsoft Azure |
| Facility Type | Hyperscale |
| Power Capacity | 155.5 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.72Poor |
| Tier Certification | Tier 4 — Fault tolerant — dual active distribution paths with redundancy |
| Location | 🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.9446, 7.4525 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 30 gCO2/kWhExcellent |
| Certifications | SOC 2ISO 27001 |
| Data Source | atlas |
| Verification Status | Unverified |
Connectivity & Network
0
IXPs within 50 km
1
IXPs within 100 km
7
IXPs within 500 km
Nearest Internet Exchange Points
| Name | City | Distance | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| SwissIX Zurich | Zurich | 95 km | 250 |
| CIXP Geneva | Geneva | 130 km | 30 |
| TOP-IX Turin | Turin | 209 km | 80 |
| MIX Milan | Milan | 212 km | 350 |
| DE-CIX Frankfurt | Frankfurt | 364 km | 1,100 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Below average efficiency, room for improvement
10.3% worse than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
62.1/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇨🇭 CH)
Est. Annual CO2
70.3ktonnes
Energy Mix (🇨🇭 Switzerland)
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
4
Facilities in Bern
26
Facilities in Switzerland
2
Operators in Bern
#3
City rank in Switzerland
Bern ranks #3 in Switzerland by facility count, with 4 data centers operated by 2 providers.
Competitive Landscape in Bern
Bern has 4 facilities from 2 operators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Zurich 3?
Microsoft Azure Zurich 3 is a hyperscale data center operated by Microsoft Azure in Bern, Switzerland, with 155.5 MW capacity and Tier 4 certification.
What certifications does Microsoft Azure Zurich 3 have?
Microsoft Azure Zurich 3 holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001.
How efficient is Microsoft Azure Zurich 3?
Microsoft Azure Zurich 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 Zurich 3?
The nearest IXP is SwissIX Zurich in Zurich, located 95 km away with 250 connected participants.