GDS Ltd: Guangzhou Data Center (GZ5)
About Guangzhou Data Center (GZ5)
Guangzhou Data Center GZ5, developed by GDS Holdings Ltd, is a large-scale, high-density facility located in Guangzhou, strategically positioned within the thriving Greater Bay Area (GBA). Purpose-built to support mission-critical workloads, AI acceleration, and enterprise-grade hybrid cloud deployments, GZ5 offers unmatched power scalability, environmental efficiency, and secure interconnection options.
With access to major fiber networks and regional cloud exchanges, GZ5 is designed for organizations seeking high-availability infrastructure with direct cross-border connectivity and Tier III+ reliability.
🔹 Key Features:- Location: Located in Guangzhou’s high-tech corridor, providing excellent proximity to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia via fiber links.
- Facility Design: Multi-story, modular facility built to Tier III specifications with seismic resilience, fault isolation, and flexible deployment zones.
- Power Infrastructure:
- Dual power feeds with N+1/2N UPS systems and full generator backup
- Rack density support up to 30kW+, optimized for AI/ML and HPC
- Intelligent load balancing and power usage optimization via smart infrastructure
- Cooling Systems:
- Precision chilled water and advanced containment airflow
- AI-based thermal optimization for sub-PUE efficiency
- Liquid cooling support for GPU and high-performance clusters
- 24/7 staffed facility with biometric access, CCTV, and anti-tailgating systems
- Segmented access controls and secure equipment delivery handling
- Compliant with national cybersecurity and data protection regulations
- ISO/IEC 27001 – Information Security
- ISO/IEC 20000 – IT Service Management
- ISO 9001 / 14001 – Quality & Environmental Management
- Uptime Institute Tier III (Design Certified)
- GB50174 / GB/T 22239 – Chinese national standards for data center operations
- Carrier-neutral facility with direct access to top telecom providers
- On-ramps to cloud platforms and peering exchanges
- Fully integrated into GDS’s metro and national fiber backbone
- Enables hybrid cloud, cross-border DR, and high-frequency trading workloads
- AI/ML training, inference, and GPU workloads
- Enterprise hybrid cloud and private IT environments
- Financial services with regulatory and latency requirements
- Multi-cloud deployments with cross-regional redundancy
- High-performance content delivery and platform hosting
Guangzhou Data Center GZ5 reinforces GDS’s mission to deliver intelligent, scalable, and secure digital infrastructure across Southern China. It is a future-proof platform for innovation, performance, and regulatory compliance in the Greater Bay Area.
