QTS Chicago
Operated by QTS
Capacity
22MW
Tier Level
Tier 3
Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active
PUE
1.35
GoodGreen Score
59/ 100
Certifications
2
Nearest IXP
Equinix IX Ashburn
913 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | QTS Chicago |
| Operator | QTS |
| Facility Type | Colocation |
| Power Capacity | 22 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.35Good |
| Tier Certification | Tier 3 — Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active |
| Location | 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.8781, -87.6298 |
| 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 | 1295 km | 150 |
| MEX-IX Mexico City | Mexico City | 2724 km | 70 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Good efficiency, better than industry average
13.5% better than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
58.7/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇺🇸 US)
Est. Annual CO2
98.9ktonnes
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
Equinix CH1
VerifiedEquinix·Chicago, United Statescolocation
10 MW
Tier 3
1.42
CoreWeave Chicago DC
VerifiedCoreWeave·Chicago, United Statesenterprise
12 MW
N/A
1.32
Digital Realty·Chicago, United Statescolocation
26.7 MW
Tier 3
1.31
CoreSite Chicago
Verified
CoreSite·Chicago, United Statescolocation
5.6 MW
Tier 3
1.54
Equinix Chicago
VerifiedEquinix·Chicago, United Statescolocation
85.3 MW
Tier 2
1.21
Microsoft Azure Chicago 3
VerifiedMicrosoft Azure·Chicago, United Stateshyperscale
171.9 MW
Tier 2
1.72
Frequently Asked Questions
What is QTS Chicago?
QTS Chicago is a colocation data center operated by QTS in Chicago, United States, with 22 MW capacity and Tier 3 certification.
What certifications does QTS Chicago have?
QTS Chicago holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001.
How efficient is QTS Chicago?
QTS Chicago has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.35, which is rated as "good". This is 13.5% 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 913 km away with 280 connected participants.