GDS Ltd: Shanghai Data Center (SH9)

The SH9 Data Center, operated by GDS Holdings Ltd, is a mission-critical, high-density facility located in Pudong, Shanghai. Built to support the evolving needs of cloud-native companies, hyperscalers, and enterprises with stringent uptime and performance requirements, SH9 offers cutting-edge infrastructure with maximum scalability and robust interconnection capabilities.

Key Features and Specifications

• Location: Pudong District, Shanghai, China – a core business and technology hub
• Facility Type: Hyperscale / Colocation / Enterprise
• Total Floor Area: Approx. 20,000 square meters of raised floor space
• IT Load Capacity: Up to 20 MW
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual utility feeds for power redundancy
• Configurable 2N and N+1 power systems
• Diesel backup generators with extended runtime and fuel reserves
• Smart PDUs and energy-efficient design for power optimization

Cooling Infrastructure

• Precision air conditioning and intelligent airflow management
• Hot/cold aisle containment systems
• N+1 HVAC redundancy for uninterrupted cooling
• Engineered for high-density environments and GPU-intensive workloads

Connectivity and Network Ecosystem

• Carrier-Neutral with access to major telecom and cloud service providers
• Multiple fiber entry points and dark fiber access
• Low-latency interconnection with other GDS facilities in the Shanghai metro area
• Direct cloud on-ramps for hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity
• Cross-connect options to enterprises, financial institutions, and IXs

Security and Monitoring

• 24/7/365 on-site security staff
• Multi-level access control (biometrics, ID cards, mantraps)
• Full-site CCTV surveillance and logging
• VESDA smoke detection and FM200 fire suppression
• Centralized Network Operations Center (NOC) with real-time monitoring

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 27001 – Information Security
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• Built to Uptime Institute Tier III-equivalent design specifications
• Fully compliant with data sovereignty and regulatory standards for finance, healthcare, and cloud

Ideal Use Cases

• Hyperscale Availability Zones and Regional Hubs
• Enterprise Cloud Migration and Infrastructure Hosting
• AI, Big Data, and High-Performance Compute Clusters
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Sites
• Cross-border Digital Infrastructure with High Security

About GDS Holdings Ltd

GDS Holdings Ltd is one of China’s most trusted providers of carrier-neutral, high-availability data centers. Serving cloud platforms, internet companies, and multinational enterprises, GDS is known for its operational excellence, innovation, and strategic facility locations. SH9 reflects this legacy, providing a future-proof infrastructure environment in the heart of Shanghai’s digital landscape.