Switch Grand Rapids 3
Operated by Switch
Capacity
175.4MW
Tier Level
Tier 2
Redundant capacity — redundant components, but single distribution path
PUE
1.35
GoodGreen Score
59/ 100
Certifications
1
Nearest IXP
Equinix IX Ashburn
812 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Switch Grand Rapids 3 |
| Operator | Switch |
| Facility Type | Colocation |
| Power Capacity | 175.4 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.35Good |
| Tier Certification | Tier 2 — Redundant capacity — redundant components, but single distribution path |
| Location | 🇺🇸 Grand Rapids, United States |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.9462, -85.6718 |
| 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 | 812 km | 280 |
| NYIIX New York | New York | 997 km | 200 |
| DE-CIX New York | New York | 997 km | 300 |
| DE-CIX Dallas | Dallas | 1491 km | 150 |
| SIX Seattle | Seattle | 2887 km | 350 |
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
788.2ktonnes
Energy Mix (🇺🇸 United States)
Switch Portfolio
Switch
17 facilities across 1 country
Total Facilities
17
Countries
1
Facility Types
Countries Present
Local Market Context
4
Facilities in Grand Rapids
536
Facilities in United States
1
Operators in Grand Rapids
#35
City rank in United States
Grand Rapids ranks #35 in United States by facility count, with 4 data centers operated by 1 provider.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Switch Grand Rapids 3?
Switch Grand Rapids 3 is a colocation data center operated by Switch in Grand Rapids, United States, with 175.4 MW capacity and Tier 2 certification.
What certifications does Switch Grand Rapids 3 have?
Switch Grand Rapids 3 holds the following certifications: SOC 2.
How efficient is Switch Grand Rapids 3?
Switch Grand Rapids 3 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 Switch Grand Rapids 3?
The nearest IXP is Equinix IX Ashburn in Ashburn, located 812 km away with 280 connected participants.