NTT Hong Kong Financial Data Center

NTT Communications Hong Kong Financial Data Centre (FDC[TM]) offers 100% uptime service
level and unrivalled security measures to protect the mission-critical data assets of enterprises.

With Asian markets continuing to grow rapidly, global financial service institutions have been actively incorporating key Asian markets into their portfolio. Meanwhile the adoption of electronic trading has dramatically increased the speed and volume of information exchange.

With the 1st Phase launched in 2013, NTT Communications Hong Kong Financial Data Centre (FDC[TM]) will stand out from the rest in the market with its Tier IV ready infrastructure, strategic location and ultra-low latency network solution - all tailored to create a sophisticated and comprehensive solution to give financial services institutions the edge they need to succeed in the Asian market.

FDC[TM] is located on a piece of company-owned land of 30,000 m2 in Tseung Kwan O, across the street from Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd's (HKEx) data centre. Upon full completion, the FDC[TM] complex will be composed of two data centre towers and one command and control tower, with a total gross floor area of over 70,000 m´, over 6,000 racks of server space and a total of 100 MVA utility power.

<Features & Benefits>

1. Tier IV Infrastructure

FDC[TM] is Tier IV ready infrastructure is designed to meet the highest level of redundancy to have fault tolerance with no single point of failure and the ability to withstand critical incidents and natural disasters like earthquakes, fire or leaks. The FDC[TM] also adopts a modular design and is highly customizable for hybrid tiering. It enables customers to enjoy total flexibility in maintaining their infrastructure and resources to match different business needs. Highlights:
- Fault tolerance design with no single point of failure
- 2N utility power for power and cooling systems*
- N+2 continuous rating generator system*
- 2N UPS systems with 15 minutes battery backup at full load
- 2N continuous cooling systems* with 10 minutes chilled water storage at full load
- 36 hours of diesel storage and condensing water storage at full load
- UPS power for CRAC units and chilled water circulation system*

*Optional upgrade


2. Comprehensive Ultra-Low Latency Solution

While remaining carrier-neutral, the FDC[TM] provides exceptional options in multi-faceted ultra-low latency solutions, from cross connection within the data centre, to IPLC throughout major markets in Asia and all the way to the US.

- Intra-data Centre Cross Connection

The infrastructure of FDC[TM] is designed to accommodate intra-data centre layer 1 / layer 2 cross connections, which allows it to facilitate the shortest possible and most cost-effective connectivity among buyers, sellers, data providers etc housed in the FDC[TM].

- Ultra-low Latency Global Connectivity among Key Financial Hubs in Asia

By co-locating the cable landing station of the Asia Submarine-cable Express (ASE) as well as a network node of our global network not only provides ultra-low latency connectivity among key financial hubs, but also eliminates backhaul by local carriers, and reduces risks of failure and network costs.
The FDC[TM] is also connected with other NTT Communications proximity data centres in Singapore and Tokyo, providing rack to rack seamless connection among the three financial hubs.

- Ultra-low Latency to the US

Our Pacific Crossing (PC-1) international submarine cable provides the shortest possible route between the US and Japan.


3. Stringent Security Management

To protect your mission-critical assets, the FDC[TM] utilizes a comprehensive range of stringent security measures with 8 tiers of physical security control, covering the site entrance, building entrance, secured lobby, lift, floor mantrap, ICT hall mantrap, cage, and the cabin.


<Awards & Recognition>

- The LEED(R) (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System Gold rating by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

- Innovation in the Mega Data Center at DatacenterDynamics Greater China Awards 2013