Princeton Digital Group XN1 Data Center: 16MW Cloud & Enterprise Hub Xi'an China
Status: Fully Operational Hyperscale & Cloud Gateway | Location: No. 10 Fengcheng Road, Xi'an Economic Development Zone, Xi'an 710018, Shaanxi, China
Project Overview
Princeton Digital Group (PDG) XN1 is a premier 16 MW carrier-neutral data center strategically located in the Xi'an Economic Development Zone, Shaanxi Province, serving as PDG's flagship digital infrastructure hub for Northwest China. Positioned within one of China's fastest-growing technology and industrial regions, the facility provides highly resilient, scalable, and secure infrastructure for hyperscale cloud providers, government agencies, financial institutions, telecommunications operators, research organizations, and enterprise customers accelerating their digital transformation initiatives. XN1 offers approximately 23,000 square meters of purpose-built technical whitespace, delivering flexible deployment options for cloud computing platforms, enterprise applications, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, big data analytics, and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. Designed to accommodate high-density computing environments, the facility incorporates advanced cooling technologies, energy-efficient mechanical and electrical systems, intelligent environmental monitoring, and scalable rack configurations capable of supporting next-generation GPU-intensive AI infrastructure. Direct integration with local high-voltage utility substations provides reliable and resilient large-scale power delivery, while redundant electrical distribution systems, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) infrastructure, backup generators, and advanced fire detection and suppression technologies ensure maximum operational availability and business continuity for mission-critical applications. As a carrier-neutral data center, XN1 enables customers to connect with multiple telecommunications providers through diverse fiber routes linked to China's major national backbone networks, delivering low-latency connectivity to cloud platforms, enterprise networks, internet exchanges, and regional business centers. The campus also incorporates multi-layer physical security, continuous surveillance, controlled access systems, and 24/7 operational support to safeguard critical customer infrastructure. By combining resilient engineering, scalable power capacity, AI-ready infrastructure, rich carrier-neutral connectivity, and strategic positioning within Northwest China's expanding digital economy, Princeton Digital Group XN1 plays a vital role in supporting regional cloud adoption, enterprise modernization, smart city initiatives, and the growing demand for advanced digital infrastructure across western China.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Princeton Digital Group XN1 Data Center: 16MW Cloud & Enterprise Hub Xi'an China |
| Location | No. 10 Fengcheng Road, Xi'an Economic Development Zone, Xi'an 710018, Shaanxi, China |
| Status | Fully Operational Hyperscale & Cloud Gateway |
| Commissioning | Operational (Phased Commissioning & Active Facility) |
| Total IT Load | 16.0 MW Critical IT Power Capacity Allocation |
| Total Capacity | ~23,000 m² (~247,500 sq ft) gross building footprint across multi-story technical whitespace data halls |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent Fault-Tolerant Architecture / GB50174 Grade A Standards / ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Certified |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Enterprise Colocation, High-Density AI Training & Cloud Gateway |
City Profile
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| City Name | Xi'an |
| Population | ~13.1 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~13.5 million |
| City GDP | CNY 1.33 trillion (≈ USD 185 billion) |
| Per Capita Income | ~CNY 101,000 (≈ USD 14,000) |
| City Tier | Tier 1 – Technology, Semiconductor & Digital Infrastructure Hub |
| Key Strengths | Major technology and innovation center in western China; strong semiconductor, aerospace, AI, and electronics industries; extensive fiber-optic and telecommunications infrastructure; rapidly growing hyperscale and cloud data center market; home to numerous universities and research institutes; strategic location under China's Western Development Strategy; excellent rail and air connectivity. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Princeton Digital Group |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) & Xi'an Municipal People's Government |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Chinese Mission-Critical EPC & General Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | PDG In-House Technical Infrastructure & Design Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Dense carrier-neutral environment, direct dark fiber connections to China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile, dual path-diverse subterranean fiber entrance vaults, 2 Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), and links to Xi'an's core internet routing nodes. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual independent high-voltage utility grid feeds, static 2N / N+1 fault-tolerant uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automated transfer switchgear (ATS), and multi-megawatt N+1 standby emergency diesel generator arrays with on-site fuel reserve autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | Scalable Primary Utility Substation Grid Connection Power Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / N+1 Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency chillers with climate economization (free-cooling), cold aisle containment, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for high-density AI clusters, and real-time BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Low-latency optical dark fiber corridors connecting XN1 directly to Xi'an high-tech industrial zones, regional cloud availability zones, and national East-to-West digital routing networks. |
| PUE Target | < 1.30 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | High-efficiency design aligning with China's green data center mandates and clean power procurement strategies. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2019–2020 |
| Construction Start | Operational |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational |
| Full Buildout | Fully Operational Active Facility |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $120,000,000 USD to $180,000,000 USD Facility Capital Expenditure |
| Funding | Private Equity Infrastructure Investment (Princeton Digital Group / Warburg Pincus / OTPP) |