GDS Ltd: 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.