GDS Ltd: Shenzhen Data Center (SZ5)

The GDS SZ5 Data Center is a high-density, enterprise-grade facility located in Shenzhen, a core economic and technology hub in southern China. As part of GDS’s strategic infrastructure portfolio, SZ5 is engineered to support hyperscale cloud platforms, global enterprise IT workloads, and critical applications with unmatched reliability and scalability.

Situated close to the Hong Kong border, SZ5 offers exceptional cross-border connectivity, advanced security systems, and the flexibility required for hybrid cloud, AI, and edge deployments across the Greater Bay Area.

Key Features and Specifications

• Location: Shenzhen, Guangdong Province – near major tech parks and business centers
• Facility Type: Hyperscale / Colocation / Enterprise Hosting
• Total Floor Area: Approx. 20,000–22,000 square meters
• IT Load Capacity: Up to 20 MW, supporting high-density deployments
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual utility power feeds with redundant substations
• Configurable 2N or N+1 electrical architecture
• Diesel generators and automated switchover systems for power continuity
• Smart metering and energy efficiency optimization

Cooling and Environmental Controls

• Advanced precision cooling systems with N+1 HVAC redundancy
• Cold aisle containment for optimized airflow and thermal management
• Designed for high-efficiency operation and low PUE
• Supports compute-heavy and GPU-intensive workloads

Connectivity and Network Architecture

• Carrier-Neutral: Connected to multiple Tier 1 telecom providers
• Redundant fiber entrances and diverse meet-me-rooms
• Direct links to GDS Shenzhen campuses and cross-border routes to Hong Kong
• Cloud on-ramps and hybrid cloud enablement
• Ideal for edge computing and latency-sensitive platforms

Security and Facility Operations

• 24/7/365 on-site security presence
• Multi-tier access controls (biometrics, smart card, mantraps)
• Full-facility video surveillance with archival capabilities
• VESDA smoke detection and FM200 fire suppression
• Centralized real-time monitoring via GDS NOC (Network Operations Center)

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 27001 – Information Security Management
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• Uptime Institute Tier III-equivalent design
• Fully compliant with cross-border, financial, and data privacy regulations

Ideal Use Cases

• Hyperscaler Expansion Nodes and Availability Zones
• Enterprise Cloud Hosting and Hybrid Infrastructure
• AI/ML Training, HPC, and Data Analytics
• Financial Services Hosting and Compliance-Driven Workloads
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning

About GDS Holdings Ltd

GDS Holdings Ltd is China’s leading provider of carrier-neutral, high-performance data centers, with a footprint across all major economic and cloud regions. The SZ5 Data Center enhances GDS’s Shenzhen portfolio, offering future-ready, secure, and highly connected infrastructure for modern digital transformation.