GDS Ltd: Beijing Data Center (BJ8)

Beijing Data Center BJ8 is a purpose-built, next-generation facility developed by GDS Holdings Ltd to meet the demands of large-scale digital operations in Northern China. Strategically located in the Beijing metropolitan area, BJ8 is engineered for hyperscale capacity, exceptional reliability, and full regulatory compliance—making it an ideal choice for cloud providers, AI platforms, financial institutions, and enterprises requiring secure, high-performance infrastructure.

As part of GDS’s interconnected metro data center cluster, BJ8 supports rapid deployment, seamless interconnection, and scalable multi-site architecture for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

• Location: Strategically positioned within the Beijing region, close to major commercial, cloud, and government zones.
• Facility Design: Multi-story, modular architecture with fault-tolerant systems, seismic resilience, and high-density rack configurations.
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual-feed power with N+1 UPS and generator backup
• Supports up to 20–25kW per rack for HPC and AI workloads
• Real-time monitoring for energy optimization and operational uptime
• Cooling Systems:
• High-efficiency chilled water cooling with hot/cold aisle containment
• AI-driven thermal management and airflow control
• Designed for low PUE and environmental sustainability
• Security:
• 24/7 guarded facility with biometric access and multi-tier access control
• CCTV surveillance, anti-tailgating measures, and mantraps
• Zoned access with isolation for high-security tenants

• 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 – National standards for cybersecurity and data center design

• Carrier-neutral with access to major Chinese and international carriers
• Direct connectivity to internet exchanges, cloud providers, and cross-border platforms
• Integrated with GDS’s metro fiber backbone for low-latency inter-data center traffic
• Hybrid-ready with flexible cross-connects and cloud on-ramps

• Hyperscale cloud and AI deployments
• Regulated data hosting for finance and government
• Edge computing and real-time analytics
• Multi-cloud and hybrid architecture deployments
• Enterprise DR, backup, and high-availability infrastructure

BJ8 underscores GDS’s leadership in delivering secure, scalable, and intelligent infrastructure for the next generation of digital transformation. It’s the ideal environment for organizations that demand agility, compliance, and unmatched uptime in China’s tech capital.