GDS Ltd: Shanghai Data Center (SH13)

Shanghai Data Center SH13, developed by GDS Holdings Ltd, is a next-generation, high-performance data facility strategically located in Shanghai’s expanding technology corridor. Designed to accommodate hyperscale cloud environments, AI computing, and regulated enterprise workloads, SH13 combines cutting-edge infrastructure, sustainability, and network connectivity to support mission-critical digital transformation.

With seamless access to GDS’s metro fiber ring and carrier-neutral architecture, SH13 is positioned to serve clients who demand low latency, high power density, and regulatory compliance in China’s financial capital.

• Location: Situated in a fast-growing digital zone in Shanghai, offering immediate access to cloud ecosystems, telecom hubs, and enterprise campuses.
• Facility Design: Purpose-built, multi-floor structure engineered for seismic protection, modular scalability, and energy-efficient operation.
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual power feeds with 2N or N+1 UPS configurations
• Backup generators with full-capacity failover
• Supports 30kW+ per rack, ideal for GPU and AI applications
• Intelligent power delivery with real-time load management
• Cooling Systems:
• Precision chilled water systems with hot/cold aisle containment
• AI-based thermal optimization and predictive maintenance alerts
• Liquid cooling readiness for high-density deployments

• 24/7 on-site security with biometric access, CCTV, and mantrap entry systems
• Isolated client zones, secure loading docks, and anti-tailgating protection
• Compliant with national and global standards for secure enterprise hosting

• 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 – National Chinese standards for cybersecurity and data center resilience

• Carrier-neutral, with access to top Chinese telecom carriers and IXPs
• Direct cloud on-ramps, financial exchange connectivity, and inter-site links
• Fully integrated into GDS’s metro and national fiber backbone
• Ideal for hybrid cloud deployments, edge computing, and DR

• AI/ML training and GPU compute clusters
• Cross-border financial trading platforms
• Cloud service region expansion and SaaS hosting
• Enterprise-grade hybrid and multi-cloud deployments
• High-performance content delivery and regulated workloads

Shanghai Data Center SH13 is a future-ready, enterprise-optimized infrastructure hub built for scale, security, and sustainability in China’s most advanced commercial center. Backed by GDS’s reputation for operational excellence, SH13 offers trusted infrastructure for the next generation of digital business.