GDS Ltd: Shenzhen Data Center (SZ4)

The GDS SZ4 Data Center is a modern, high-resilience facility located in Shenzhen, purpose-built to support critical IT infrastructure for cloud providers, digital enterprises, and multinational corporations. As part of GDS’s growing portfolio in South China, SZ4 offers advanced power and cooling systems, strong connectivity options, and enterprise-grade security—making it an ideal location for hybrid cloud, AI, fintech, and business continuity deployments.

Located in a key economic region with close proximity to Hong Kong, SZ4 provides the high-availability environment needed for latency-sensitive and compliance-driven workloads.

Key Features and Specifications

• Location: Shenzhen, Guangdong Province – within a core industrial and technology zone
• Facility Type: Hyperscale / Colocation / Enterprise
• Total Floor Area: Approx. 20,000 square meters
• IT Load Capacity: Supports up to 20 MW
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual utility power feeds with high availability
• Configurable 2N and N+1 power backup designs
• Diesel generators with long runtime support and fuel redundancy
• Intelligent power distribution units (PDUs) for granular energy tracking

Cooling and Energy Efficiency

• Precision cooling systems with N+1 HVAC redundancy
• Cold aisle containment for efficient airflow management
• Supports high-density deployments such as AI and GPU-intensive workloads
• Environmentally optimized for low Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE)

Connectivity and Network Access

• Carrier-Neutral facility with access to major telecom providers
• Redundant fiber entrances and multiple meet-me rooms
• Direct interconnection to other GDS facilities and local IXPs
• Seamless hybrid and multi-cloud access
• Proximity-based cross-border connectivity to Hong Kong and other Greater Bay Area hubs

Security and Operations

• 24/7/365 on-site security and technical support teams
• Multi-factor authentication: biometric, card-based, and mantrap systems
• Full CCTV surveillance and real-time threat monitoring
• VESDA smoke detection and FM200 fire suppression systems
• Managed and monitored from GDS’s centralized Network Operations Center (NOC)

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 27001 – Information Security
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Sustainability
• Uptime Institute Tier III-equivalent design
• Compliant with international financial, data privacy, and enterprise standards

Ideal Use Cases

• Financial Services and Trading Platforms
• Cloud Infrastructure Hosting for Hyperscalers and SaaS Providers
• AI, Machine Learning, and HPC Applications
• Enterprise Disaster Recovery and Backup Solutions
• Cross-border Hosting for Multinational Operations

About GDS Holdings Ltd

GDS Holdings Ltd is a leading provider of high-performance, carrier-neutral data centers in China. Known for its engineering reliability and deep industry partnerships, GDS supports some of the world’s most data-intensive businesses. SZ4 enhances the company’s South China footprint by delivering a resilient, scalable platform to power the digital future of the Greater Bay Area.