GDS Ltd: Zhangbei Data Center (ZB3)

The GDS ZB3 Data Center is a state-of-the-art, green energy-powered facility located in Zhangbei County, Hebei Province, one of China’s premier zones for sustainable hyperscale infrastructure. Purpose-built to support next-generation workloads—including AI, big data, and cloud platform scalability—ZB3 provides an ideal balance of high capacity, low operational cost, and eco-efficiency.

As a part of the rapidly growing Zhangbei data center cluster, ZB3 plays a vital role in supporting GDS’s strategy to develop low-carbon, high-density infrastructure in northern China, powered by renewable resources and optimized for long-term digital growth.

Key Features and Specifications

• Location: Zhangbei, Hebei Province – cold-climate and energy-rich data center hub
• Facility Type: Hyperscale / Green Energy / AI & HPC
• Total Floor Area: Approx. 30,000–35,000 square meters
• IT Load Capacity: Up to 30 MW, scalable for future expansion
• Power Infrastructure:
• Integrated with wind and solar energy grids
• Dual power feeds and 2N/N+1 redundancy for all critical systems
• On-site diesel generators for backup and high-availability needs
• Smart PDUs and power monitoring for operational transparency

Cooling and Environmental Design

• Exploits Zhangbei’s natural cool air for free cooling efficiency
• Precision cooling systems with N+1 HVAC and aisle containment
• Designed for ultra-low PUE, meeting national green data center standards
• Supports GPU clusters and dense compute environments

Connectivity and Interconnection

• Carrier-Neutral with access to top telecom operators
• Fiber routes connected to Beijing, Tianjin, and northern IX points
• Seamless interconnectivity with GDS's broader northern data center network
• Ideal for AI workloads, multi-cloud infrastructure, and content platforms
• Redundant paths for inter-data center communication

Security and Monitoring

• 24/7 on-site security staff with biometric access control
• Full CCTV coverage with intelligent monitoring and logging
• Mantrap systems, multi-tiered zoning, and security audits
• Advanced fire detection via VESDA, suppression via FM200
• Real-time oversight through GDS’s centralized Network Operations Center (NOC)

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 27001 – Information Security
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• Designed to meet Uptime Institute Tier III-equivalent standards
• Compliant with China’s digital infrastructure and green development policies

Ideal Use Cases

• AI Training Infrastructure & Model Hosting
• Hyperscaler Region and Availability Zone Buildout
• Energy-Efficient Data Archiving and Cloud Storage
• HPC and Big Data Applications
• Disaster Recovery for Tier-1 City Deployments

About GDS Holdings Ltd

GDS Holdings Ltd is China’s leading developer and operator of high-performance, carrier-neutral data centers. With a focus on scale, sustainability, and technological innovation, GDS is powering the future of digital infrastructure across China. ZB3 strengthens GDS’s mission to provide green, scalable, and future-ready infrastructure aligned with national energy goals and global enterprise needs.