GDS Ltd: Shanghai Data Center (SH16)

Shanghai Data Center SH16, operated by GDS Holdings Ltd, is a next-generation hyperscale data center designed for AI, cloud, enterprise, and financial services workloads. Strategically located in Shanghai's high-tech industrial district, SH16 delivers a secure, high-density, and carrier-neutral environment, making it a key hub for digital transformation in Eastern China.

Built to support the highest performance demands, SH16 features advanced energy management systems, modular expansion capability, and direct access to cloud on-ramps and national fiber routes—ensuring seamless scalability, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

• Location: Strategically placed in Shanghai’s innovation corridor, with proximity to major business, telecom, and financial hubs.
• Facility Design: Multi-story facility built with modular, scalable architecture and fault-tolerant infrastructure.
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual utility feeds with 2N or N+1 UPS redundancy
• Diesel generators supporting full-load failover
• Rack density support up to 30kW+, suitable for AI and HPC applications
• Real-time power monitoring and intelligent load distribution
• Cooling Systems:
• Precision chilled water systems with containment aisle cooling
• AI-driven airflow optimization and thermal zoning
• Liquid cooling infrastructure for high-performance environments

• 24/7 manned security, biometric access control, and CCTV surveillance
• Anti-tailgating systems, mantrap entries, and secure loading zones
• Compliant with China’s national and international security and privacy standards

• 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 data center and cybersecurity standards

• Carrier-neutral, with access to leading telecom providers and cloud ecosystems
• Interconnected via GDS’s Shanghai metro fiber ring and national backbone
• Direct connections to cloud on-ramps, IXPs, and financial exchanges
• Supports hybrid cloud, disaster recovery, and latency-sensitive platforms

• AI model training, inferencing, and GPU infrastructure
• Financial services with strict compliance and low-latency needs
• Hyperscale cloud region hosting and SaaS platforms
• Disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity planning
• High-performance content delivery and enterprise hybrid IT

Shanghai Data Center SH16 is a future-ready facility built to serve the next wave of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital enterprise needs in one of China’s most advanced metropolitan regions.