Telecom Argentina Data Centers

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Contents

• Brief about Telecom Argentina

• Telecom Argentina Datacenters

• Connectivity

• Certifications

• Datacenter in Pacheco

• Conclusions

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Brief About Telecom Argentina

• Telecom Argentina S.A. counts since 1990 with a license to provide Basic Telephone as well as Mobile, Data and Internet Services in Argentina.

• Operations started on November 8th, 1990 when the company was privatized.

• We also provide Value Added Services such as Computer Outsourcing and Datacenter Services to businesses in Argentina and other countries.

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MEJORA LA SEGURIDAD INVIERTE EN EDUCACION

• 4.3 millions

telephone lines

• Leader in IT

innovation.

• New development

on the network

involving voice, video

an data.

• 80,000 square feet

capacity.

• 4 Datacenter.

• Datacenter Pacheco

• 12.5 millions mobile

subscribers

• Leader in

innovations

• Pioneers in GSM,

3G, BA Móvil,

Blackberry, Video call

• 1.2 millions

customers

• Leaders in

Broadband.

Fixed Telephone Lines DATACENTER Mobile Lines INTERNET

Telecom Argentina

Our Datacenters

EstombaPacheco

Córdoba OesteBosque Alegre

Certifications

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• ISO 9001.

• SAS 70 Type II.

• “A” 4609 - BCRA

• ISO 27001.

DetNor Veritas

•Five datacenters in different cities was the initial project of Holder Construction. Only three were executed.

•Holder Construction Company is the world industry leader in Data Center construction. Experience on over 90 data center projects in last 10 years

•Ellerbe Becket in charged of the designed is one of the most respected architecture, interiors, engineering and construction firms in the world.

•Constructora Sudamericana was in charge of executing the project in 8 months.

•Datacenter opened for customers on March 12th 2001.

Initial Project

A project design in three phases

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

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Data Center Overview

• Located over a major highway, 21miles from downtown

• 10 acres campus

• 112,000 square feet; “concrete vault” design

• 60,000 ft2 finished raised floor

• Actual Level of Occupancy: 50%

• approved for expansion in the initial project

• High availability (99,99%)

• System redundancy, no single point of failure

• Neutral Policy for Telecommunication links in Datacenter

• Best operative and management practices

Biometric Access

and Exit Sensors

Continuous Video

Surveillance

Electronic Motion

Sensors

Security

Breach

Alarms

On-premises

Security Officers

Server Operations

Monitoring

Suppression System

Redundant

HVAC Controlled

Environment

UPS Backup

Generators

Seismically-braced

Server Racks

Datacenter Design

Raised Floor

INFRASTRUCTURE

• Electrical system includes MV switchgear with two utilities feed active.

• Three 2000 KVA Generators. Two ups and one on stand by

• Six 800KVA UPS system Cabinet. Two systems ups systems and a redundant ups system.

• The system is designed to expand to 75 watts per square foot. The initial load is based on 33 watts per square foot.

• One 500KVA Life Safety Generator

• One 3000 KW Load Bank

• Static Transfer Switches

• Power Distribution Units

• Satellite Distribution Units

Fault Tolerant Electrical System

Generators

INFRASTRUCTURE

Two Active Power Lines

INFRASTRUCTURE

LSG

INFRASTRUCTURE

Batteries

INFRASTRUCTURE

UPS Systems

INFRASTRUCTURE

• The system is based on cooling 1,4 millions gallons of treated water to five degrees centigrade's every night. The water is used to control the temperature.

• The system includes:

• Three 675 Ton Chiller Units

• Fifty four Modular Cooling Units

• Three 675 Ton cooling tower units

• Five Air handlers units

Efficiency is our concerns to protect the environment.

Cooling System

Chillers

INFRASTRUCTURE

Condenser Units

INFRASTRUCTURE

• Management Systems have all the necessary functions to support daily operations at our Data Center.

• Our control systems includes Fire Protection, Early Detection System, Lighting Controls, and building maintenance control system, as well as redundancy of the HVAC controls.

• We also have and an Advanced Security Systems and trained guards with more that 100 Cameras for surveillance, Day Night Pan Cameras, DVR, Infrared and Automatic Detection of intruders.

• All Networks and equipments are constantly monitored to act immediately in case of hardware o software failure.

• Every devices is monitored to detect any DDoS (Distributed Denialof Service) attack from the internet.

Management and Protection System

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Non Stop System

SECURITY ELECTRIC ENVIRONMENT IT NETWORK

Building is precast concrete; set back 50 to 70 ft. from wall

Guarded gate and foyer access; 7x24

198 security cameras, biometric hand readers

Security zones use alarm and card-key access; all entries logged

Mantrap controlling access to data center area

Two separate substations

Multiple UPS systems – 2+1 layout, 800 KVA modules

Diesel generators –(3) 1,825 KW Prime Rated

Expandable Load Density: 75 watts/ft2

Fuel Oil Storage Tanks: 48 hour supply @ 100%

Motion, smoke, fire detectors throughout

First and second stage fire suppression systems

Computer monitored and controlled temperature & humidity

Chilled water stored on site for more efficient cooling

Private wells to secure against failure to municipal water supply

Over 60,000 sq ft finished raised floor

Customer cages and private vaults

Managed services include

Hardware

Operating Systems

Applications

Storage

Security

Monitoring & Reporting

High performance, dedicated OCN backbone

Robust gigabit LAN architecture

Carrier neutral interconnection point for local, long-haul and international networks

Key vendors: Cisco, Juniper and Extreme

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• World Class Technology Data Center Infrastructure with more than 80,000 square feet for Customers Data Processing available.

• Exceptional technical expertise.

• High performance Connectivity Services with availability throughout the country and internationally. Multi network links available

• Process-based operation based on certifications.

• 15 years of experience in the telecommunications industry.

• Achieve benefits of scale economies and talents

• Flexibility and Scalability

• Providing an ideal platform for managing regional IT infrastructure

Conclusions