Switch Austin 3
Operated by Switch
Capacity
141.7MW
Tier Level
Tier 4
Fault tolerant — dual active distribution paths with redundancy
PUE
1.79
PoorGreen Score
37/ 100
Certifications
3
Nearest IXP
DE-CIX Dallas
297 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Switch Austin 3 |
| Operator | Switch |
| Facility Type | Colocation |
| Power Capacity | 141.7 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.79Poor |
| Tier Certification | Tier 4 — Fault tolerant — dual active distribution paths with redundancy |
| Location | 🇺🇸 Austin, United States |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.2330, -97.7689 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 380 gCO2/kWhAverage |
| Certifications | SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSS |
| Data Source | atlas |
| Verification Status | Verified |
Connectivity & Network
0
IXPs within 50 km
0
IXPs within 100 km
1
IXPs within 500 km
Nearest Internet Exchange Points
| Name | City | Distance | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE-CIX Dallas | Dallas | 297 km | 150 |
| MEX-IX Mexico City | Mexico City | 1212 km | 70 |
| Equinix IX Ashburn | Ashburn | 2092 km | 280 |
| NYIIX New York | New York | 2436 km | 200 |
| DE-CIX New York | New York | 2436 km | 300 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Below average efficiency, room for improvement
14.7% worse than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
36.8/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇺🇸 US)
Est. Annual CO2
844.3ktonnes
Energy Mix (🇺🇸 United States)
Switch Portfolio
Switch
17 facilities across 1 country
Total Facilities
17
Countries
1
Facility Types
Countries Present
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Switch Austin 3?
Switch Austin 3 is a colocation data center operated by Switch in Austin, United States, with 141.7 MW capacity and Tier 4 certification.
What certifications does Switch Austin 3 have?
Switch Austin 3 holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.
How efficient is Switch Austin 3?
Switch Austin 3 has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.79, which is rated as "poor". This is 14.7% worse than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Switch Austin 3?
The nearest IXP is DE-CIX Dallas in Dallas, located 297 km away with 150 connected participants.