GDS Ltd: Shanghai Data Center (SH2)

The SH2 Data Center, operated by GDS Holdings Ltd, is one of the company’s early-generation facilities in Shanghai, built to serve the foundational digital infrastructure needs of enterprises, cloud providers, and financial institutions. Strategically located in the Pudong District, SH2 continues to deliver stable, secure, and scalable colocation services with enterprise-grade reliability and interconnectivity.

Key Features and Specifications

• Location: Pudong, Shanghai, China – within a key tech and financial district
• Facility Type: Enterprise Colocation and Connectivity Hub
• Total Floor Area: Approximately 12,000–15,000 square meters
• Power Capacity:
• IT Load: Approx. 6–10 MW
• Dual utility feeds for enhanced redundancy
• Power infrastructure with N+1 configuration
• Cooling Infrastructure:
• Precision cooling with hot/cold aisle containment
• N+1 redundant HVAC systems
• Designed to support medium to high-density racks

Connectivity and Network Ecosystem

• Carrier-Neutral: Multiple telecom carriers for flexible connectivity
• Metro Fiber Links: Direct connections to other GDS data centers in Shanghai
• Cross-Connect Services: High-speed, low-latency interconnect options
• Ideal for: Hybrid cloud deployments, private interconnects, and content distribution

Security and Facility Management

• 24/7 on-site security team
• Biometric and keycard access controls
• CCTV and alarm monitoring
• Fire suppression systems (FM200 and smoke detection)
• Centralized monitoring through GDS’s Network Operations Center (NOC)

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 27001 – Information Security Management
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Sustainability
• Uptime Institute Tier III-equivalent design and operation
• Local and international compliance for enterprise and financial clients

Use Cases

• Enterprise Colocation for core business applications
• Financial Sector Hosting with compliance-ready infrastructure
• Private Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Integration
• Disaster Recovery and Backup site for business continuity

About GDS Holdings Ltd

GDS is a premier data center service provider in China, known for its operational excellence, robust infrastructure, and carrier-neutral platform. SH2 remains a cornerstone of GDS’s legacy in Shanghai, providing reliable uptime and scalable hosting solutions for some of the country’s leading enterprises and IT providers.