Zenlayer: SHA17 Shanghai Data Center

SHA17 Shanghai Data Center, operated by Zenlayer, is a carrier-neutral facility located in Shanghai, China, one of Asia’s most important financial, commercial, and digital hubs. Strategically positioned within the Shanghai metropolitan area, the data center benefits from proximity to major enterprise districts, international business centers, and dense network infrastructure. Designed to support high-performance, latency-sensitive, and globally distributed workloads, the facility aligns with Zenlayer’s focus on edge computing, on-demand infrastructure, and optimized connectivity across Asia-Pacific and global markets.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. High-availability, enterprise-grade facility design supporting continuous operations and mission-critical workloads.
2. Redundant power infrastructure, including UPS-backed power systems and backup generators to ensure operational continuity.
3. Efficient cooling architecture designed to support stable performance across varying rack densities.
4. Carrier-neutral colocation environment, enabling flexible connectivity and provider choice.
5. Scalable deployment options, including single cabinets, full racks, cages, and private suites for enterprise and service provider use cases.
6. Facility layout designed to support rapid deployment and efficient scaling of space and power.
7. 24/7 monitoring and operational support, with on-site and remote-hands services available.

🔐 Security & Compliance

1. Multi-layer physical security, including controlled facility access and secured data hall environments.
2. Badge-based and role-based access control for customer infrastructure areas.
3. Continuous CCTV monitoring across critical zones.
4. Fire detection and suppression systems, including early smoke detection and gas-based fire suppression technologies.
5. Compliance alignment with applicable Chinese regulations and commonly adopted international information security frameworks.
6. Secure customer environments supported through locked cabinets and segregated colocation spaces.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

1. Carrier-neutral connectivity, supporting interconnection with major Chinese carriers and international network providers.
2. Strong metro connectivity within Shanghai and low-latency access to key business and technology districts.
3. Optimized network paths for domestic China traffic and international routes across Asia-Pacific.
4. Cross-connect services available via fiber for customer, carrier, and partner interconnections.
5. Well suited for edge deployments, global acceleration platforms, and hybrid IT architectures.

💼 Who It Serves

1. Multinational enterprises requiring infrastructure presence in mainland China.
2. Cloud, SaaS, and digital platform providers serving users across East Asia.
3. Content delivery, gaming, and media companies requiring low-latency performance in Shanghai.
4. Telecom operators and network providers establishing regional points of presence.
5. Organizations deploying hybrid IT, edge computing, or multi-site architectures across Asia-Pacific.