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Switch Austin 2

Operated by Switch

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Austin, United StatesColocationVisit website

Capacity

36.2MW

Tier Level

Tier 3

Concurrently maintainable β€” dual distribution paths, one active

PUE

1.28

Good

Green Score

62/ 100

Certifications

2

SOC 2ISO 27001

Nearest IXP

DE-CIX Dallas

290 km away

Technical Specifications

Facility NameSwitch Austin 2
OperatorSwitch
Facility TypeColocation
Power Capacity36.2 MW
PUE Efficiency1.28Good
Tier CertificationTier 3 β€” Concurrently maintainable β€” dual distribution paths, one active
LocationπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Austin, United States
GPS Coordinates30.3090, -97.7754
Country Grid Carbon Intensity380 gCO2/kWhAverage
Certifications
SOC 2ISO 27001
Data Sourceatlas
Verification StatusUnverified

Connectivity & Network

0

IXPs within 50 km

0

IXPs within 100 km

1

IXPs within 500 km

Network Density:Limited

Nearest Internet Exchange Points

NameCityDistanceParticipants
DE-CIX DallasDallas290 km150
MEX-IX Mexico CityMexico City1220 km70
Equinix IX AshburnAshburn2087 km280
NYIIX New YorkNew York2431 km200
DE-CIX New YorkNew York2431 km300

Sustainability & Environmental Impact

PUE Rating

1.28Good

Good efficiency, better than industry average

17.9% better than global avg (1.56)

Green Score

62.3/ 100

Carbon Intensity (πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US)

380gCO2/kWhAverage

Est. Annual CO2

154.2ktonnes

Energy Mix (πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States)

22%
18%
60%
Renewable22%Nuclear18%Fossil60%

Switch Portfolio

Local Market Context

14

Facilities in Austin

536

Facilities in United States

4

Operators in Austin

#12

City rank in United States

Austin ranks #12 in United States by facility count, with 14 data centers operated by 4 providers.

Competitive Landscape in Austin

Austin has 14 facilities from 4 operators.

LambdaLambda
5 facilities in Austin
CyrusOneCyrusOne
3 facilities in Austin
FlexentialFlexential
3 facilities in Austin

Nearby Facilities from Other Operators

FlexentialFlexentialΒ·Austin, United States
Type

colocation

Capacity

143.3 MW

Tier

Tier 3

PUE

1.77

SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSSHIPAA
3 km
CyrusOneCyrusOneΒ·Austin, United States
Type

colocation

Capacity

95.8 MW

Tier

Tier 3

PUE

1.54

SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSS
3 km
FlexentialFlexentialΒ·Austin, United States
Type

colocation

Capacity

108.7 MW

Tier

Tier 2

PUE

1.54

SOC 2ISO 27001
4 km
CyrusOneCyrusOneΒ·Austin, United States
Type

colocation

Capacity

173.5 MW

Tier

Tier 4

PUE

1.56

SOC 2
4 km
LambdaLambdaΒ·Austin, United States
Type

enterprise

Capacity

5 MW

Tier

N/A

PUE

1.40

SOC 2
6 km
LambdaLambdaΒ·Austin, United States
Type

hyperscale

Capacity

13.4 MW

Tier

Tier 3

PUE

1.64

SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSS
7 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Switch Austin 2?

Switch Austin 2 is a colocation data center operated by Switch in Austin, United States, with 36.2 MW capacity and Tier 3 certification.

What certifications does Switch Austin 2 have?

Switch Austin 2 holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001.

How efficient is Switch Austin 2?

Switch Austin 2 has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.28, which is rated as "good". This is 17.9% better than the global average PUE of 1.56.

What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Switch Austin 2?

The nearest IXP is DE-CIX Dallas in Dallas, located 290 km away with 150 connected participants.