HKEx Hosting Services
The cover illustrates an ecosystem where HKEx Exchange Participants as well as Technology and Communications providers are able to interact. In addition, HKEx s Next Generation Data Centre will be ecologically friendly and LEED compliant.
Introduction Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) will offer Hosting Services at its Next Generation Data Centre (NGDC) in Hong Kong s Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate. HKEx s Hosting Services will further support Hong Kong s financial markets community using an Ecosystem approach. Hosting Services will be made available to HKEx Exchange Participants as well as technology and communications providers who will be able to interact within the Ecosystem. This will allow infrastructure and software provisioning by hosted technology vendors. Access to the Cash Market (Main Board and GEM, the Growth Enterprise Market) is planned to be rolled out in Q4 2012 with the Derivatives Market coming on line in Q2 2013 and Clearing and Settlement systems live in Q4 2013. Up to 1,200 cabinets of server space at an average power allocation of 6kW per cabinet will be made available in phased releases. Major Hosting Services Components: Tier 4 Data Centre Specification Low latency access to Cash & Derivatives Markets Low latency direct market data feeds Interactive Ecosystem environment supporting electronic trading Flexible power and space packages offering both racked and caged environments Broad Telecommunications Carrier access A top-tier Hosting Services Ecosystem supporting Hong Kong s Financial Marketplace Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited HKEx Hosting Services 1
Ecosystem Concept HKEx s Hosting Services Ecosystem will support a broad range of technology, market data and communications providers. This open approach is designed to allow interaction between the Ecosystem members. Diagram 1 Hosting Services Ecosystem Members: Exchange Participants HKEx Systems Technology Vendors Hosting Ecosystem Communications Providers Information Vendors Ecosystem Connectivity Connectivity between Ecosystem members will be coordinated by a series of high speed local networks. HKEx Service Network (HSN) will connect to HKEx market data, trading and clearing systems Ecosystem Network (ESN) will allow users to access services provided by other Ecosystem members (software, market data, infrastructure and communications service providers) Cross Connections (XCN) will join Ecosystem members with external connectivity providers Diagram 2 Hosting Services Network Bus Architecture: ESN Hosting Telco Neutral network Services XCN Exchange Participants Information & Technology Vendors HSN HKEx IT HKEx Trading Services 2 Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited HKEx Hosting Services
Technical Features The HKEx Next Generation Data Centre is designed to meet Uptime/TIA 942 Tier-4 and LEED Gold specifications. Electrical Systems Incoming Power System UPS System Generator Fuel Supply System Mechanical Systems Water Cool Chiller System Make-up Water Storage System Continuous Cooling Buffer Storage System Chilled Water Distribution System Air Side System Design Provision 2N from Separate Substations 2N N+2 2N Design Provision 2N 2N of 24-Hour 25mins, N+1 Back up Dual Riser & Dual Loop (high level & low level) N+2 Dual Coil CRAC Fire Protection Systems Proactive Smoke Detection Alarm Environmentally Friendly Gas Suppression Systems Telecommunications Carrier Neutral Dual TBE Rooms and Dual Risers Meet-Me Room - a secure area where carriers provide interconnectivity to the network Service Offering Cabinet and Caged Area Offerings Cabinet Specifications Power Support Services Caged Area Offerings 47RU x 1100mm (D) x 800 mm (W) 4kW or 6kW Primary plus Redundant feed from 2N UPS 24x7 onsite support; Remote hands service Custom built cage is available Connectivity Offerings HKEx Service Network ( HSN ) Ecosystem Network ( ESN ) Cross-Connect ( XCN ) 100M; 1G; 10G Ethernet 100M; 1G; 10G Ethernet Copper and Fiber Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited HKEx Hosting Services 3
Contact Information For further information about HKEx Hosting Services including pricing please contact: Direct Email Address hostingservices@hkex.com.hk Head Hosting Services Mr Jonathan Leung jonathanleung@hkex.com.hk +852 2840-3226 Head Relationship Management Mr Ryan Wuebbels ryanwuebbels@hkex.com.hk +852 2840-3213 For further information about HKEx Market Data Services please contact: Market Data Services Mr Daniel Poon danielpoon@hkex.com.hk +852 2211-6918 For further information about HKEx Exchange Participant Services please contact: Participant General Enquiry Hotline trd@hkex.com.hk +852 2840-3626 Disclaimer HKEx and/or its subsidiaries endeavour to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information provided, but do not guarantee its accuracy and reliability and accept no liability (whether in tort or contract or otherwise) for any loss or damage arising from any inaccuracy or omission or from any decision, action or non-action based on or in reliance upon information contained in this Brochure. 4 Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited HKEx Hosting Services