GDS Ltd: Chengdu Data Center CD1

Chengdu Data Center CD1 is a next-generation digital infrastructure facility operated by GDS Holdings Ltd, located in the thriving technology and innovation hub of Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Strategically positioned to serve China’s growing western cloud market, CD1 delivers high availability, low-latency connectivity, and strong regulatory compliance for enterprises, hyperscalers, and government agencies.

Purpose-built with advanced energy systems and modular expansion capabilities, CD1 plays a vital role in GDS’s national data center footprint—enabling secure, high-performance computing in China’s emerging digital corridors.

• Location: Centrally located in Chengdu, offering regional diversity from coastal data center clusters and ideal for southwest China’s digital ecosystem.
• Facility Design: Multi-story, modular architecture with fault-tolerant infrastructure, designed to Tier III standards for operational resilience.
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual power supply with N+1 UPS redundancy
• On-site backup generators for uninterrupted operations
• Rack power densities up to 15–20kW per cabinet supported
• Cooling Systems:
• Precision chilled water cooling with aisle containment
• Integrated thermal monitoring and AI-based airflow management
• Designed for low PUE and energy-efficient operation

• 24/7 manned security, biometric authentication, and surveillance
• Secure logistics areas, anti-tailgating technology, and strict visitor management
• Zoned access control for isolated tenant environments

• ISO/IEC 27001 – Information Security
• ISO/IEC 20000 – IT Service Management
• ISO 9001 / 14001 – Quality & Environmental Management
• Uptime Institute Tier III (Design Certified)
• GB50174 / GB/T 22239 – China’s national standards for secure data center operations

• Carrier-neutral with access to major telecom networks in western China
• Integrated into GDS’s national fiber backbone
• High-speed cross-connects to public cloud platforms, IXPs, and financial networks
• Hybrid-ready architecture supporting private cloud, public cloud, and inter-site DR

• Enterprise-grade colocation and hybrid cloud hosting
• Government workloads and regional data compliance
• Financial services and edge data analytics
• AI/ML and research infrastructure
• Multi-cloud deployments and intercity redundancy

Chengdu Data Center CD1 is a cornerstone of GDS’s expansion into western China, delivering advanced infrastructure, compliance, and connectivity to power the region’s digital growth. It’s the ideal location for businesses seeking geographic diversity and future-proof IT operations.