QTS Chicago
Operated by QTS
Capacity
146.7MW
Tier Level
Tier 4
Fault tolerant — dual active distribution paths with redundancy
PUE
1.20
ExcellentGreen Score
66/ 100
Certifications
1
Nearest IXP
Equinix IX Ashburn
916 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | QTS Chicago |
| Operator | QTS |
| Facility Type | Colocation |
| Power Capacity | 146.7 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.20Excellent |
| Tier Certification | Tier 4 — Fault tolerant — dual active distribution paths with redundancy |
| Location | 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.8739, -87.6605 |
| 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 | 916 km | 280 |
| NYIIX New York | New York | 1147 km | 200 |
| DE-CIX New York | New York | 1147 km | 300 |
| DE-CIX Dallas | Dallas | 1293 km | 150 |
| MEX-IX Mexico City | Mexico City | 2722 km | 70 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Exceptional efficiency, among the best globally
23.1% better than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
66.3/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇺🇸 US)
Est. Annual CO2
586.0ktonnes
Energy Mix (🇺🇸 United States)
QTS Portfolio
QTS
33 facilities across 1 country
Total Facilities
33
Countries
1
Facility Types
Countries Present
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
CyrusOne
Microsoft Azure
CoreWeaveNearby Facilities from Other Operators
Digital Realty·Chicago, United Statescolocation
124.1 MW
Tier 3
1.72
Microsoft Azure·Chicago, United Stateshyperscale
55.3 MW
Tier 2
1.23
CyrusOne Chicago
VerifiedCyrusOne·Chicago, United Statescolocation
68.2 MW
Tier 3
1.60
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 QTS Chicago?
QTS Chicago is a colocation data center operated by QTS in Chicago, United States, with 146.7 MW capacity and Tier 4 certification.
What certifications does QTS Chicago have?
QTS Chicago holds the following certifications: SOC 2.
How efficient is QTS Chicago?
QTS Chicago has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.20, which is rated as "excellent". This is 23.1% better than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to QTS Chicago?
The nearest IXP is Equinix IX Ashburn in Ashburn, located 916 km away with 280 connected participants.