VNET Group, Inc.: Xi’an Data Center

The Xi’an Data Center operated by VNET Group, Inc. (formerly 21Vianet) is part of VNET’s nationwide portfolio of carrier-neutral, high-availability data centers across China. Strategically located in Xi’an — a rapidly growing technology hub in Western China — the facility provides enterprise-grade colocation, cloud-hosting and interconnection services with access to major regional and national network routes. The site stands out for its robust Tier III–level design, scalable power and floor capacity, and VNET’s reputation as one of China’s largest neutral IDC and hybrid-cloud operators.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Tier III–equivalent architecture featuring concurrently maintainable power and cooling infrastructure to support continuous operation.
• Redundant power systems including dual utility feeds, N+1 UPS configuration, and N+1 or 2N diesel generator backup (standard across VNET’s enterprise sites).
• Efficient cooling using precision CRAC/CRAH units with N+1 redundancy, optimized airflow management, and advanced environmental monitoring to maintain stable temperature and humidity.
• Scalable deployment options from single cabinets to custom private suites and enterprise cages suitable for high-density compute, cloud, and AI workloads.
• Managed services such as remote-hands, hardware installation, network monitoring, security management, and hybrid-cloud integration via VNET’s cloud service ecosystem.
• Energy efficiency through automated facility monitoring systems, optimized cooling, and green-energy procurement initiatives adopted across VNET data centers.

🔐 Security & Compliance

• 24/7 on-site security with multi-layered access controls, CCTV surveillance, perimeter protection, and secure loading bays.
• Biometric authentication, mantraps, and role-based access policies for all customer-access areas.
• Compliance with major Chinese and international standards typically supported by VNET, including:
• ISO 27001 (Information Security)
• ISO 20000 (IT Service Management)
• ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
• Classified Protection of Cybersecurity (MLPS-Classified) requirements
• Fire protection with VESDA early-smoke detection, gas-based suppression (FM-200/Novec), and zone-based isolation design.
• Secure customer zones including private cages and dedicated suites with access-logging and continuous surveillance.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-neutral with direct connections to all major Chinese telecom operators: China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile.
• Multiple redundant fiber paths with diverse entry routes to ensure network resilience and low-latency connectivity to regional and national backbones.
• Cloud-on-ramp access through VNET’s partnerships and integrations with leading hyperscale cloud platforms available in China.
• Cross-connect services including copper, fiber, and virtual interconnection options for enterprise, cloud, and ISP tenants.
• Low-latency access to Western-China network corridors and national internet exchange points.

💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprises requiring secure, compliant hosting within China for mission-critical IT workloads.
• Cloud providers, SaaS vendors, and CDNs expanding infrastructure presence in Western China.
• Financial services, e-commerce, and government-aligned sectors requiring high-availability and regulatory compliance.
• AI/ML and high-density compute users benefiting from scalable space and power.
• Businesses building hybrid-cloud architectures leveraging VNET’s managed hosting and interconnection ecosystem.