Alibaba Cloud Shanghai 5
Operated by Alibaba Cloud
Capacity
7.9MW
Tier Level
Tier 2
Redundant capacity — redundant components, but single distribution path
PUE
1.65
PoorGreen Score
33/ 100
Certifications
4
Nearest IXP
CNIX Shanghai
3 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Alibaba Cloud Shanghai 5 |
| Operator | Alibaba Cloud |
| Facility Type | Hyperscale |
| Power Capacity | 7.9 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.65Poor |
| Tier Certification | Tier 2 — Redundant capacity — redundant components, but single distribution path |
| Location | 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.2225, 121.4828 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 550 gCO2/kWhPoor |
| Certifications | SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSSISO 14001 |
| Data Source | atlas |
| Verification Status | Verified |
Connectivity & Network
1
IXPs within 50 km
1
IXPs within 100 km
1
IXPs within 500 km
Nearest Internet Exchange Points
| Name | City | Distance | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNIX Shanghai | Shanghai | 3 km | 150 |
| TWIX Taipei | Taipei | 688 km | 60 |
| TPIX Taipei | Taipei | 692 km | 120 |
| KINX Seoul | Seoul | 867 km | 200 |
| KINX Seoul | Seoul | 871 km | 280 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Below average efficiency, room for improvement
5.8% worse than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
33.1/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇨🇳 CN)
Est. Annual CO2
62.8ktonnes
Energy Mix (🇨🇳 China)
Alibaba Cloud Portfolio
Alibaba Cloud
44 facilities across 2 countries
Total Facilities
44
Countries
2
Facility Types
Countries Present
Other Alibaba Cloud Facilities
Local Market Context
59
Facilities in Shanghai
333
Facilities in China
8
Operators in Shanghai
#1
City rank in China
Shanghai ranks #1 in China by facility count, with 59 data centers operated by 8 providers.
Competitive Landscape in Shanghai
Shanghai has 59 facilities from 8 operators.
China Telecom
China Unicom
China Mobile
Chindata Group
TencentNearby Facilities from Other Operators
Tencent Shanghai
VerifiedTencent·Shanghai, Chinahyperscale
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Tier 4
1.18
China Unicom Shanghai 8
VerifiedChina Unicom·Shanghai, Chinacolocation
88.3 MW
Tier 3
1.72
China Telecom Shanghai 8
VerifiedChina Telecom·Shanghai, Chinacolocation
110.1 MW
Tier 3
1.62
China Telecom Shanghai 3
VerifiedChina Telecom·Shanghai, Chinacolocation
91 MW
Tier 3
1.30
China Unicom Shanghai 6
VerifiedChina Unicom·Shanghai, Chinacolocation
119.8 MW
Tier 3
1.19
Chindata Group·Shanghai, Chinahyperscale
138.1 MW
Tier 2
1.61
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alibaba Cloud Shanghai 5?
Alibaba Cloud Shanghai 5 is a hyperscale data center operated by Alibaba Cloud in Shanghai, China, with 7.9 MW capacity and Tier 2 certification.
What certifications does Alibaba Cloud Shanghai 5 have?
Alibaba Cloud Shanghai 5 holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, ISO 14001.
How efficient is Alibaba Cloud Shanghai 5?
Alibaba Cloud Shanghai 5 has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.65, which is rated as "poor". This is 5.8% worse than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Alibaba Cloud Shanghai 5?
The nearest IXP is CNIX Shanghai in Shanghai, located 3 km away with 150 connected participants.