SDNet Phase 2

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SDNet Phase 2 CCASS/3 CCMS Network
Migration Participant Briefing
Sessions November 2005
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Agenda

• Background
• Overview of SDNet
• SDNet Phase 2
• Network Packages
• Key Milestones
• Participant Involvement
• Installation Activities
• Migration Cost Service Charges
• Participant Activities for Link Installation
• Enquiries
• Questions and Answers

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Background

• Currently HKEx operates different market networks
  with HKATS/ PRS/ DCASS migrated to SDNet in
  October 2005

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Background

• Attributes of Existing Networks for AMS/3, CCASS
  CCMS and MDF
• Adopted different WAN technologies
• Frame Relay for AMS/3 CCASS/ CCMS
• Optical Ethernet (Standard Service) for MDF
• Totally separated (physically)
• Participants have to install dedicated links to
  access different market systems through different
  networks
• Highly mature technology (frame relay) but
  limited improvement or development would be
  foreseen
• Scalability limitation on participant line
  bandwidth (2M bps maximum)
• High upgrade costs beyond 2M bps (from one
  technology to other technology)

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Overview of SDNet

• Benefits
• Cost Saving
• Lower monthly line rental charges
• Further saving through line consolidation in
  future
• (after completion of Phase 3)
• Scalable Flexible Bandwidth Management
• Wider range of line speeds (up to 4M bps)
• Easy bandwidth upgrade (performed remotely)
• Improved Reliability and Stability (higher
  commitments)
• Better Network Management
• Manage one network instead of four
• More advanced network management technology

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Overview of SDNet
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Overview of SDNet

• Migration by 3 phases
• HKATS/DCASS/PRS Network (Phase 1)
• migrated in October 2005
• CCASS/CCMS Network (Including FinNet) (Phase 2)
• Tentatively Nov 2005 Jun 2006
• AMS/3 MDF Networks (Phase 3)
• Tentatively Q1 2007 Q4 2007

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SDNet Phase 2 Network Packages

• Network provider will be changed from Wharf TT
  to PCCW for SDNet.
• Currently, participants can select from different
  types of network packages (with different line
  speed) according to their operational needs.
• To streamline the network operations, some
  existing network packages will not be available
  under SDNet. Affected participants can upgrade
  to the next available package, with the same
  charge or even at a lower price.
• The changes to the network packages are
  summarised as below
• 64K and T1 Links not available
• 64K and T1 Links will be upgraded to 128K and 2M
  (i.e. equivalent to E1) Links respectively.
• ISDN Links not available
• 64K and 128K with ISDN Back-up Link will be
  substituted by 128K with 128K Limited Back-up
  Link.
• The original packages of 256K/ 512K/ T1/ E1 with
  ISDN back-up will be substituted by respective
  Dual Link packages.
• Single ISDN Link (for DCASS Participants only)
  will be provided with a comparable SDNet Link.
  HKEx will contact those DCASS Participants
  separately about the migration arrangement.
• Two new packages
• 1M Single/ Dual Links will also be offered to
  CCASS and DCASS Participants.

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SDNet Phase 2 Network Packages

• Participants should note the following
  constraints of 128K Limited Back-up Link
• Same as the ISDN Back-up Link, the 128K Limited
  Back-up Link is limited to one terminal
  connection only and without FinNet connection.
• Same as the ISDN Back-up Link, auto-failover
  (from primary link to the back-up link) is not
  available for the 128K Limited Back-up Link.
• Participant cannot upgrade the line speed of the
  128K Limited Back-up Link.
• The 128K with 128K Limited Back-up Link package
  cannot be designated as the primary link when
  participants consolidate different system lines
  (when such consolidation arrangement is offered).
• This package is only available for Participants
  who are using the 64K/128K with ISDN Back-up Link
  for the time being. These Participants are also
  welcome to select 128K Dual Link package for
  streamlining their contingency procedures.

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SDNet Phase 2 Network Packages

• The following table summarises the new network
  packages for CCASS/ CCMS after the launch of
  SDNet

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SDNet Phase 2 - Key Milestones

• Link Installation
• PCCW, the vendor of SDNet, will coordinate with
  Participants Building Management Office for
  permit to install fibre cable (on a needed basis)
• PCCW will conduct site survey at Participants
  Offices during office hours
• PCCW will conduct onsite cable installation,
  including FinNet at Participants Offices
• PCCW will conduct onsite router installation

Nov 2005 Feb 2006 Nov 2005 Feb 2006 Dec
2005 - Apr 2006 Dec 2005 - Apr 2006
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SDNet Phase 2 - Key Milestones

• Market Readiness Activities
• Production Readiness Test (for selected
  participants)
• Connectivity Test
• Market Rehearsal
• SDNet, including FinNet Migration
• Stabilization Period
• Dismantlement of Old Network

Apr 2006 - May 2006 May 2006 - Jun 2006 Jun
2006 - Jul 2006 Jul 2006 - Sept 2006
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SDNet Phase 2 Participant Involvement

• Participant Link Installation
• Before link installation, ready Accommodation
  Facilities for new network equipment (A/C power
  sockets and space)
• PCCW will make appointment for SDNet line
  installation with individual participant
• Support for various installation activities by
  PCCW during office and non-office hours
• Multiple installations may be required for the
  Participants with more than one link
• Coordinate with Building Management Office for
  laying of cable to their buildings (on a need
  basis)
• Note Development links (for those Participants
  who are using CCASS/3 Participant Gateways) will
  be installed separately.

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SDNet Phase 2 Participant Involvement

• Market Readiness Activities
• Briefing sessions
• Production Readiness Test for selected
  participants
• Connectivity Test for all participants
• Market Rehearsal for all participants

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SDNet Phase 2 Installation Activities

• fibrelink Installation ( 3 hours)
• Weekdays 900 am - 1000 pm
• Saturdays 900 am - 600 pm
• Router Installation ( 2.5 hours)
• Fridays 400 pm - 1000 pm
• Saturdays 900 am - 600 pm
• Note The participant should not switch off the
  power supplies for the new network equipment in
  order to facilitate remote testing and
  verification works before Production Readiness
  Test, Connectivity Test and Market Rehearsal.

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SDNet Phase 2 Installation Activities

• Guidelines for Participant Link Installation
• Types of Network Equipment
• Accommodation Requirements
• Space Requirements
• LAN Set-up Arrangement
• Power Supplies Requirement
• Important Notes Precautions

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Installation Activities Types of Network
Equipment
Access Router (Single)
Access Routers (Dual)
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Installation Activities Types of Network
Equipment
Fibre Modems
Customer-provided LAN Switch (example)
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Installation Activities Accommodation
Requirement
Standard 19 width cabinets at participant site
Fibre Termination Box 5.5 W x 3D x 9.5H (140mm
W x 77mm D x 242mm H)
Existing Router LAN Switch
Fibre Modem 6.5W x 8D x 2H (166mm W x 204mm D
x 51mm H)
New Equipment
Access Router 13.5W x 10.8D x 1.9H (343mm W x
275mm D x 49mm H)
Note It is recommended to have existing and new
equipment installed in the same cabinet or
adjacent to each other.
Trays or partitions provided by participant
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Installation Activities Space Requirement
Space Requirement Summary
Single Link
Dual Link
Dual Link / Single Link 128K Limited Back-up
Link Rack Space 6 U 7U 13U (7U 12.25 /
312mm) Trays x 2
6U
6U
Modem
6U
7U
Router
Single Link / Comparable SDNet Link for ISDN
Rack Space 6 U 6U 12U (6U 10.5 /
267mm) Trays x 2
Fibre Termination Box Rack Space 6 U (6U
10.5 / 267mm)
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Installation Activities Space Requirement
Space Requirement If Cabinet is NOT available
Wall-mounted
Fibre Termination Box (Fibre Modem embedded) 13W
x 3.5D x 11H (331mm W x 89mm D x 280mm H)
Access Router 13.5W x 10.8D x 1.9H (343mm W x
275mm D x 49mm H)
Customer-provided LAN Switch
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Installation Activities - LAN Set-up Arrangement
(Typical Set-up for Dual Links)
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Installation Activities - LAN Set-up Arrangement
(Typical Set-up for Single Link)
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Installation Activities - LAN Set-up Arrangement
(Typical Set-up for Single Link 128K Limited
Back-up Link)
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Installation Activities - LAN Set-up Arrangement
(Typical Set-up for Comparable SDNet Link for
ISDN Link)
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Installation Activities Power Supplies
Requirements

• Dual Link or
• Single 128K Limited Back-up Link
• 220V 13A Sockets
• (Dual power feed recommended)
• 2 for Access Routers (50 W _at_)
• 2 for fibre Modems (30 W _at_)
• Total 4 sockets

• Single Link or
• Comparable SDNet Link for ISDN Link
• 220V 13A Sockets
• 1 for Access Router (50 W _at_)
• 1 for fibre Modem (30 W _at_)
• Total 2 sockets

• Distance from power sockets to equipment should
  be less than 2 metres.
• Access routers are desktop model (not
  rack-mounted type).

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Installation Activities -Important Notes and
Precautions

• Secure accommodation should be provided to house
  the new equipment. The location should be in same
  cabinet or adjacent to the existing equipment to
  facilitate new link set-up and link cut-over.
• Do NOT bend the fibre cables and patching cords
  (yellow in color).
• Stable AC power supply is required (UPS is
  recommended).
• Environmental conditions air-conditioned with
  ventilation.
• For fibre pre-wiring works at participant sites,
  PCCW will make use of the cabling facilities
  provided by the participant as far as possible.
  If it is not feasible, PCCW will provide the
  necessary facilities for cable fixing or
  protection along the route. In case relocation
  of the provided facilities is required after
  installation, PCCW will consider charging the
  participant the costs required for such
  alternation.
• For Dual Links, separate (dual) AC power feeds
  and fuses are recommended.

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SDNet Phase 2 - Migration Costs Service Charges

• Migration Costs
• No installation charges for new participant lines
• No cost for the new routers
• Costs to be borne by Participants
• Arrangement of A/C power
• Accommodation requirements for new equipment,
  such as equipment rack
• Additional resources requirement due to migration
  activities

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SDNet Phase 2 - Migration Costs Service Charges

• Service Charges
• New monthly charge (router charge included) will
  be effective upon the launch of SDNet.
• After the launch of SDNet, CCASS and DCASS
  Participants will pay directly to HKEx for
  charges in relation to the network connection.
• The following table summarises the SDNet Monthly
  Charges

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SDNet Phase 2 - Participant Activities for Link
Installation

• Complete and return the Line Service Application
  Form before 16 Dec 2005 (Friday)
• Refer to Appendix A SDNet Line Service
  Application Form of the Information Package
• Appendix A1 For Participants of HKSCC
• Appendix A2 For Participants of HKCC
• Appendix A3 For Participants of SEOCH
• For those Participants who are under the same
  group and are sharing terminals, only one
  Application Form is required from the Billing
  Participant.
• DCASS Participants who are using ISDN Link are
  not required to fill in the form. HKEx will
  separately contact the affected Participants.
• Ensure readiness for participants link
  installation as follows
• Decide the location of new network equipment
• Provide sufficient space to house the new
  equipment
• Prepare AC power sockets
• Decide open wiring or conceal wiring for the new
  lines
• Select an on-site contact person for support of
  the installation work by PCCW
• Support site survey
• PCCW will confirm the participant on fibre link
  installation date and router installation date
• Support fibre link and router installation

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SDNet Phase 2 - Enquiries

• General Enquiry Hotline
• CCASS Participants (852) 2979-7111
• DCASS Participants (852) 2979-7222
• FinNet (852) 2283-6883
• HKEx Technical Support
• Email sdnet_at_hkex.com.hk
• PCCW Line Installation Hotline
• PCCW (852) 2883-2922
• Service Hours (except public holidays)
• Mon-Fri 930am-530pm, Sat 930am-100pm

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