GDS Ltd: Shanghai Data Center (SH6)

The SH6 Data Center, operated by GDS Holdings Ltd, is a highly secure and scalable digital infrastructure facility located in the Pudong District of Shanghai. As part of GDS’s core Shanghai data center cluster, SH6 is purpose-built to deliver high-performance colocation and hybrid cloud solutions to enterprises, hyperscalers, and content-driven platforms that demand exceptional uptime, connectivity, and compliance.

Key Features and Specifications

• Location: Pudong, Shanghai, China – within one of China’s most advanced data center zones
• Facility Type: Colocation / Enterprise / Hyperscale-Ready
• Total Floor Area: Approximately 18,000–20,000 square meters
• IT Load Capacity: Up to 15 MW, supporting high-density deployments
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual utility feeds with N+1 and 2N configurations
• On-site backup generators and fuel reserves for extended autonomy
• Smart power distribution for efficient energy management

Cooling and Environmental Controls

• Advanced cooling systems with N+1 HVAC redundancy
• Precision temperature and humidity controls
• Cold and hot aisle containment systems
• Optimized for energy efficiency and PUE performance

Connectivity and Network Ecosystem

• Carrier-Neutral Facility with diverse telecom provider access
• High-capacity fiber entry points
• Cloud On-Ramps to major public cloud platforms
• Direct interconnectivity with GDS’s other Shanghai data centers
• Low-latency, high-throughput cross-connect options for customers

Security and Monitoring

• 24/7 on-site security personnel
• Multi-layer access controls (biometrics, ID card, mantraps)
• CCTV coverage with real-time and recorded monitoring
• Fire detection via VESDA and suppression using FM200 systems
• Facility monitored by GDS’s centralized Network Operations Center (NOC)

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 27001 – Information Security
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• Uptime Institute Tier III-equivalent design
• Regulatory alignment for financial, healthcare, and multinational clients

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise IT Hosting & Private Cloud Deployment
• Cloud and SaaS Workloads
• Disaster Recovery and Redundancy Solutions
• Data-Intensive Workloads including AI/ML and Analytics
• Cross-border and Regulatory-Compliant Infrastructure

About GDS Holdings Ltd

GDS Holdings Ltd is a premier provider of high-performance, carrier-neutral data centers across China. Trusted by global cloud platforms, internet giants, and large enterprises, GDS delivers reliable, scalable infrastructure tailored to the demands of modern digital transformation. SH6 is a key node in GDS’s interconnected Shanghai ecosystem, offering high availability and operational excellence.