QTS Chicago 3
Operated by QTS
Capacity
190.5MW
Tier Level
Tier 3
Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active
PUE
1.45
AverageGreen Score
54/ 100
Certifications
1
Nearest IXP
Equinix IX Ashburn
916 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | QTS Chicago 3 |
| Operator | QTS |
| Facility Type | Colocation |
| Power Capacity | 190.5 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.45Average |
| Tier Certification | Tier 3 — Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active |
| Location | 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.9095, -87.6500 |
| 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 | 1296 km | 150 |
| MEX-IX Mexico City | Mexico City | 2726 km | 70 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Near the global average PUE of 1.56
7.1% better than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
53.8/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇺🇸 US)
Est. Annual CO2
919.5ktonnes
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
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Tier 2
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Equinix Chicago 2
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Tier 3
1.34
Microsoft Azure Chicago 3
VerifiedMicrosoft Azure·Chicago, United Stateshyperscale
171.9 MW
Tier 2
1.72
Equinix Chicago
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85.3 MW
Tier 2
1.21
Digital Realty Chicago
VerifiedDigital Realty·Chicago, United Statescolocation
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Tier 3
1.12
Frequently Asked Questions
What is QTS Chicago 3?
QTS Chicago 3 is a colocation data center operated by QTS in Chicago, United States, with 190.5 MW capacity and Tier 3 certification.
What certifications does QTS Chicago 3 have?
QTS Chicago 3 holds the following certifications: SOC 2.
How efficient is QTS Chicago 3?
QTS Chicago 3 has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.45, which is rated as "average". This is 7.1% better than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to QTS Chicago 3?
The nearest IXP is Equinix IX Ashburn in Ashburn, located 916 km away with 280 connected participants.