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GDS Ltd: Zhangbei Data Center (ZB2)

GDS Ltd Zhangbei Data Center (ZB2) is located at Shuju St, Zhangbei County, Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China, 076471. The gross building size for this location has not been provided. The gross colocation space is not available for this data center. No power information has been offered for this location. We found 17 data center locations within 50 miles of this facility. Certifications for this location include ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 20000.
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About Zhangbei Data Center (ZB2)

The GDS ZB2 Data Center is a large-scale, green-focused digital infrastructure facility located in Zhangbei County, Hebei Province. Designed to deliver hyperscale performance with long-term sustainability, ZB2 is part of a broader low-carbon data center development initiative supported by China’s national strategy for clean energy and digital expansion.

ZB2 is optimized for high-density compute, AI processing, and cloud platform scalability, making it an ideal deployment zone for hyperscalers, content providers, and data-intensive enterprises seeking cost-effective growth paired with green energy efficiency.

Key Features and Specifications

  • Location: Zhangbei, Hebei Province – a national-level green data center cluster zone
  • Facility Type: Hyperscale / AI / Colocation / Green Data Center
  • Total Floor Area: Approx. 30,000 square meters
  • IT Load Capacity: Supports up to 30 MW
  • Power Infrastructure:
  • Access to clean energy sources: wind and solar power integration
  • Dual power feeds from high-reliability substations
  • 2N or N+1 power system design
  • On-site diesel backup generators for full-facility failover
  • Intelligent PDUs with real-time energy analytics

Cooling and Energy Efficiency

  • Utilizes Zhangbei’s natural cool climate for ambient air cooling
  • N+1 precision cooling systems with hot/cold aisle containment
  • Optimized for ultra-low PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness)
  • Supports high-density racks for AI and GPU-based computing

Connectivity and Network Architecture

  • Carrier-Neutral: Connected to national and regional telecom providers
  • Dense metro fiber routes to Beijing, Tianjin, and major cloud nodes
  • Integrated with GDS’s fiber backbone across North China
  • Supports hybrid cloud, inter-data center traffic, and low-latency AI data pipelines

Security and Operational Excellence

  • 24/7 on-site security with access control, mantraps, and biometric authentication
  • CCTV surveillance with real-time video analytics
  • Advanced environmental monitoring (temp, humidity, air pressure)
  • Fire protection with VESDA detection and FM200 suppression
  • Integrated with GDS’s central NOC for full-stack infrastructure visibility

Certifications and Compliance

  • ISO 27001 – Information Security
  • ISO 9001 – Quality Management
  • ISO 14001 – Environmental Sustainability
  • Uptime Institute Tier III-equivalent design
  • Compliant with China’s green infrastructure mandates and global enterprise standards

Ideal Use Cases

  • Hyperscaler Cloud Region Buildouts
  • AI Model Training & High-Performance Computing (HPC)
  • Low-Cost Cold Storage & Archival Systems
  • Green Infrastructure for ESG-Focused Enterprises
  • Disaster Recovery for Primary Data Centers in Tier-1 Cities

About GDS Holdings Ltd

GDS Holdings Ltd is a leader in carrier-neutral, high-availability data centers across China. With a commitment to scale, sustainability, and operational integrity, GDS supports cloud-first innovation and digital transformation for the world’s most demanding customers. ZB2 exemplifies GDS’s forward-looking approach to building green, high-performance infrastructure in next-generation data center regions.