GDS Ltd: Beijing Data Center (BJ16)

Beijing Data Center BJ16 is one of the newest additions to GDS Holdings Ltd’s growing portfolio of Tier III+ facilities in Northern China. Purpose-built to meet the evolving needs of cloud providers, government agencies, and digital-first enterprises, BJ16 combines advanced engineering, scalable design, and cutting-edge efficiency features to deliver secure and high-availability infrastructure in the heart of the capital region.

Located in a highly connected technology zone, BJ16 is integrated into GDS’s Beijing metro ecosystem, enabling seamless interconnection with other data centers, cloud platforms, and regional IXPs.

• Strategic Location: Situated in the greater Beijing area, ideal for clients needing low-latency access to major commercial, regulatory, and cloud ecosystems.
• Facility Design: Multi-story, modular construction with high fault tolerance, seismic stability, and energy-efficient systems supporting hyperscale and enterprise-grade workloads.
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual power feeds with N+1 UPS and backup diesel generators
• High-density support: up to 20kW per rack
• Smart power monitoring and load optimization systems
• Cooling Systems:
• High-efficiency chilled water cooling and precision airflow design
• AI-enhanced environmental controls for energy optimization
• Hot/cold aisle containment for reduced PUE
• Security:
• 24/7 on-site security and surveillance
• Multi-factor access controls including biometrics
• Segmented zones for colocation and private suites

• ISO/IEC 27001 – Information Security
• ISO/IEC 20000 – IT Service Management
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• Uptime Institute Tier III (Design & Facility Certified)
• GB50174 & GB/T 22239 – Chinese national standards for data center infrastructure and cybersecurity

• Fully carrier-neutral with access to leading Chinese and global telecom carriers
• Direct connections to cloud on-ramps, financial networks, and internet exchanges
• Integrated into GDS’s Beijing metro network for multi-site workload distribution and DR
• Supports hybrid cloud, edge computing, and inter-site replication

• Hyperscale cloud infrastructure
• AI, deep learning, and high-performance computing (HPC)
• Financial services and regulated enterprise data
• Government and public sector digital services
• Multi-cloud and hybrid IT environments

Beijing Data Center BJ16 reinforces GDS’s reputation as a leader in intelligent infrastructure, offering unmatched reliability, security, and scalability. Designed for the future of digital transformation, BJ16 is trusted by organizations building for tomorrow’s demands in China’s most dynamic economic and political region.