GDS Ltd: Shanghai Data Center (SH7)

The GDS SH7 Data Center is a high-performance, enterprise-grade facility located in the Pudong District of Shanghai, within one of China’s most mature and interconnected digital infrastructure hubs. Purpose-built to meet the demands of cloud providers, large enterprises, and digital platforms, SH7 delivers robust colocation services backed by redundancy, security, and exceptional uptime.

Key Features and Specifications

• Location: Pudong, Shanghai, China – in proximity to finance, telecom, and cloud ecosystems
• Facility Type: Enterprise / Colocation / Hyperscale-ready
• Total Floor Area: Approximately 18,000 square meters
• IT Load Capacity: Up to 15 MW, optimized for high-density rack configurations
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual power feeds from separate utility substations
• Configurable N+1 or 2N redundancy
• On-site diesel generators with long-duration backup support
• Smart PDUs and energy-efficient power distribution systems

Cooling Infrastructure

• Precision air cooling systems with hot/cold aisle containment
• N+1 HVAC configuration for optimal temperature and humidity control
• Designed for energy efficiency and reduced PUE
• Supports GPU and compute-heavy workloads with high thermal output

Connectivity and Interconnection

• Carrier-Neutral facility with access to major network service providers
• Multiple fiber entry points for redundant connectivity
• Direct cross-connects to cloud platforms, ISPs, and other GDS data centers
• Ideal for hybrid cloud, low-latency applications, and B2B interconnection

Security and Operational Excellence

• 24/7 on-site security personnel
• Access controls with biometric authentication and keycards
• Full-site CCTV monitoring and video archiving
• VESDA smoke detection and FM200 fire suppression systems
• Managed and monitored by a centralized 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC)

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 27001 – Information Security Management
• ISO 9001 – Quality Assurance
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• Built to Uptime Institute Tier III-equivalent design standards
• Compliance-ready for finance, cloud, healthcare, and cross-border services

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise Colocation and Private Cloud Deployments
• Hyperscaler Expansion Nodes
• AI Training, Big Data, and High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• Disaster Recovery and Backup Hosting
• Multi-Cloud Interconnection Gateway

About GDS Holdings Ltd

GDS Holdings Ltd is a trusted leader in carrier-neutral, high-performance data centers across China. With deep expertise in power, cooling, and network integration, GDS enables businesses to scale securely and efficiently. SH7 enhances GDS’s Shanghai footprint, offering a future-ready platform for innovation, cloud expansion, and digital transformation.