Zenlayer: SHA20 Shanghai Data Center

SHA20 Shanghai Data Center, operated by Zenlayer, is a carrier-neutral data center located in Shanghai, China, serving enterprise, cloud-adjacent, and edge workloads within one of Asia’s most important financial and digital hubs. Strategically positioned in the Shanghai metropolitan area, the facility benefits from proximity to major business districts, international enterprises, and regional network infrastructure. Designed to support low-latency access, scalable deployments, and high-performance connectivity, the site aligns with Zenlayer’s global edge infrastructure platform and its focus on delivering distributed computing and network services across key international markets.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. High-availability, enterprise-grade facility design supporting continuous operations and mission-critical workloads.
2. Redundant power infrastructure, including UPS-backed systems and backup generators to support reliable uptime.
3. Efficient cooling architecture designed to maintain stable environmental conditions for modern IT equipment.
4. Carrier-neutral colocation environment, enabling flexible connectivity and network provider choice.
5. Scalable colocation offerings, including single cabinets, full racks, cages, and private suites suitable for enterprise and edge deployments.
6. Modular facility layout supporting efficient scaling of space and power as requirements grow.
7. 24/7 monitoring and operational support, with remote-hands services available for infrastructure management.

🔐 Security & Compliance

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

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

1. Carrier-neutral connectivity, supporting interconnection with regional and international network providers where permitted.
2. Strong metro connectivity within Shanghai and regional connectivity across major Chinese and Asia-Pacific markets.
3. Low-latency access to domestic networks and regional internet gateways.
4. Cross-connect services available via fiber for customer, carrier, and partner interconnections.
5. Well suited for edge computing, hybrid IT architectures, and latency-sensitive applications within mainland China.

💼 Who It Serves

1. Enterprises and multinational organizations requiring local infrastructure in Shanghai.
2. Cloud, SaaS, and content providers deploying edge infrastructure closer to end users in China.
3. Network operators and service providers establishing regional points of presence.
4. Organizations supporting e-commerce, fintech, media, and mobile applications with domestic performance requirements.
5. Businesses implementing hybrid IT, disaster recovery, or distributed architectures across Asia-Pacific.