GDS Ltd: Shenzhen Data Center (SZ1)

The GDS SZ1 Data Center is a flagship enterprise-class facility located in Shenzhen, one of China’s most vibrant technology and innovation hubs. Positioned near the core financial and telecommunications districts, SZ1 provides a highly reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure platform for enterprises, cloud providers, and digital service operators.

Built to meet the demands of mission-critical workloads and regional data residency requirements, SZ1 offers a carrier-neutral environment with exceptional connectivity, energy efficiency, and operational resilience.

Key Features and Specifications

• Location: Shenzhen, Guangdong Province – near central business districts and tech parks
• Facility Type: Colocation / Enterprise / Cloud-Ready
• Total Floor Area: Approx. 12,000–15,000 square meters
• IT Load Capacity: Up to 10 MW
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual utility power feeds
• Configurable N+1 or 2N power redundancy
• Diesel backup generators with long-duration autonomy
• Intelligent power management systems for operational efficiency

Cooling and Environmental Controls

• Precision cooling systems with N+1 HVAC redundancy
• Hot/cold aisle containment for efficient airflow management
• Optimized thermal performance for medium to high-density deployments
• Designed for energy-efficient operation with low PUE

Connectivity and Network Ecosystem

• Carrier-Neutral: Access to multiple telecom carriers and local ISPs
• Dense metro fiber connectivity
• Cross-connect capabilities for private interconnection
• Direct access to local and regional Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)
• Supports hybrid cloud, disaster recovery, and edge compute workloads

Security and Operational Reliability

• 24/7/365 on-site security staff and surveillance
• Biometric access control, keycard systems, and secure mantraps
• CCTV monitoring with full video retention
• Fire detection via VESDA and suppression via FM200
• Remote and on-site monitoring through a centralized Network Operations Center (NOC)

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 27001 – Information Security
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• Built to Uptime Institute Tier III-equivalent standards
• Aligned with regional compliance requirements for finance, tech, and multinational operations

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise Private Cloud and Hybrid Hosting
• Edge Deployments for Latency-Sensitive Applications
• Cloud Interconnection and SaaS Platform Hosting
• Disaster Recovery Sites for South China Operations
• Cross-border Infrastructure for International Businesses

About GDS Holdings Ltd

GDS Holdings Ltd is China’s leading provider of carrier-neutral, high-availability data centers. With an extensive presence in tier-1 markets, GDS empowers cloud providers, large enterprises, and digital innovators with scalable infrastructure solutions. The SZ1 Data Center anchors GDS’s expansion in South China, offering strategic proximity to Hong Kong, robust connectivity, and top-tier uptime reliability.