Lagos Datacenter Brochure 2014

Venema Advies Nigeria Limited

Lagos Datacenter
George Street 6B
Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria
Tel: +234 1 4406236
info@venema-advies.com.ng
www.lagosdatacenter.com

Agbara, Nigeria

Lagos Datacenter
Nigeria’s Cloud Connection

Lagos Datacenter
Thank you for taking interest in Lagos
Datacenter. Nigeria’s newest TIER III /
TIER IV Datacenter will be built at
Agbara Real Estate, Ogun State (32
kilometer from Lagos) and brings a
whole new class of cloud services to
Nigeria.
The following key points of the datacenter will
be mentioned in this document:
 General Layout and location of the
datacenter
 Policies and procedures
 Innovative Design Solution
 Computer Room Details
 Power Infrastructure
 Security and Access
 Fire Prevention
 Service and Support
 Summary

Venema Advies Nigeria Limited - +234 1 4406236 – info@venema-advies.com.ng

Lagos Datacenter

Layout and Location
TIER III / IV Lagos Datacenter integrates
many new technologies and designs that
place the facility at the forefront of
environmental efficiency. Advanced and
efficient by design, Lagos Datacenter
provides fully resilient power and cooling
capacity of up to 20MW, unparalleled
choice of networks, industry leading
operational expertise and convenient
location.
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Secure entry with client card and
biometric identification
Reception area with Lagos Datacenter
staff to ensure sign-in
Customer offices for configuring
equipment and working on servers with
connection to customer network and
internet
Telecom room with redundant Internet
Computer room entry requires KeyCard,
biometric scan and escorted access
Dock area available for large deliveries
Temporary storage available


Lagos Datacenter

General Layout
Lagos Datacenter has an maximum floor space of 8000m2. Because it is
modular build we can deliver 13 modulesof 320m2 which is 160 racks.


Lagos Datacenter

Investors
Lagos Datacenter is build and managed
by several technology and business
partners.
By investing in the datacenter, the
investment partners are committed and
will deliver outstanding results.
As an result Lagos Datacenter will be
part of the new Agbara Technology
Center.
ICTroom and Zwart Techniek deliver
their expertise and engineering to the
daily operations an guarantee World
Class Quality standards.


Lagos Datacenter

Why Agbara
Agbara is 32 km far from the center of
Lagos. Lagos is known to be vulnerable
for floods and is close by sea. Agbara is
an new industrial area where big
companies are starting. Unilever, Nestle
and several others will put their factories
here.
Agbara also has a good infrastructure.
There is gas, good accessibility, security,
new 10 lane highway.
Interconnection trough dark fiber and
other major ISP’s is ready.
Lagos Datacenter will host multiple
international Internet Exchange Points in
Agbara.


Lagos Datacenter

Policies and procedures
Lagos Datacenter will feature staff fully
trained in policy, procedures, and
standards for security and working in an
active data center using the following
policies and procedures:

 Customers must sign-in/out
themselves and equipment
 Customer/Vendors/Lagos
Datacenter staff sign-off on Data
 Center procedures and acceptable
use
 Gives knowledge about critical
systems in computer room
 Prevents errors, abuse, and
encourages good work habits
 Any work affecting operations must
have a MAP (Methods &
Procedures) plan


Lagos Datacenter

Innovative Design Solutions
Lagos Datacenter will incorporate the most modern firstclass technologies and design. Innovative and advanced by
design, the Lagos Datacenter will provide power and
cooling of up to 20MW, industry leading service & support
expertise, and suitable location.
We believe that with the modular Lagos Datacenter design,
services and location, no other datacenter partner is more
focused on helping your organization thrive and dedicated
to improving the way you do business.


Lagos Datacenter

Modular up scaling
The modules provide an easy up scaling
of the datacenter.


Lagos Datacenter

Computer room details
The rooms where all the hosting servers
are located in the Lagos Datacenter will
consist of the following:
 Cabinets, UPS, HVAC, fire
suppression tanks, cable
management, main
distribution area (MDA)
 Raised flooring – 2 feet,
perforated tiles
 Ceiling height 10 feet from
finished floor
 Cabling under the floor, power
distribution over the cabinets
 Smoke detectors, heat
detectors
 Gasketed doors to prevent gas
leakage
 Signage: warning, exits,
emergency lights
 Ramp entry/exit and back exit


Lagos Datacenter

Power infrastructure
Lagos Datacenter’s flexible and modular
design means its infrastructure can scale
and adapt exactly to your organization’s
requirements and long-term strategic
needs. By delivering high-density power
as standard, the data center can manage
even the most demanding infrastructure.
UPS with built-in 2N redundancy
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Power control modules configured 2N
Battery supply works if any batteries fail
PDUs with circuit breakers to each rack
Remote daily monitoring of UPS and PDUs
Remote power control of each outlet
Automatic bypass if components fail
Manual bypass available for maintenance
Hot swap maintenance (batteries, control)

The power supply consists of N+1 gas
driven generators and N+1 standby
diesel generators, which is needed for
the TIER III level of Lagos Datacenter


Lagos Datacenter

Cooling Strategy
To decrease power consumption for
Lagos Datacenter, the cooling system will
be designed as a chilled water
infrastructure for high efficient cooling
throughout the modular datacenter.
Cooling features
 Multiple, independent aircooled condensers for
redundancy
 Variable speed drive
compressors and pumps
 Industrial quality controls and
panels
 Primary and secondary pumps
 Low noise design
 Intelligent Control
Lagos Datacenter has an PUE of <1.5


Lagos Datacenter


Lagos Datacenter

Security and Access
Strictly controlled access ensures that we
have some of the most secure data
center facilities in the industry.
Security features:
 Multiple levels of secure door
entry
 Double fence perimeter
 Front door with electronic lock
 Computer room has two doors
with locks
 Locks have
KeyCard/KeyFOB/Code access
 Client card, biometric
identification &code access on
doors
 Security levels limit access to
rooms


Lagos Datacenter

Security and Access
State of the art IP video surveillance
throughout
 Cameras at all entries
 Cameras at doors of computer
room(s)
 Cameras inside computer
room(s)
 Advanced digital video with 90
day
storage, motion detection,
alarms
 High security room for video
server, keys, etc.
 Locked cabinet doors,
combination locks, etc.
 Security alarms, detects opened
doors and motion, alerts police


Lagos Datacenter

Service and Support
Working with Lagos Datacenter gives you
access to a premium data center run by
experts, leaving you free to concentrate
on achieving your business goals.
The following services are provided:
24/7/365 support
Lagos Datacenter will provide 24/7/365
support with a team of experts dedicated to
advising and supporting your business day and
night, all year round.
Customer support
As a customer-facing organization our
employees need to be available to answer our
customers’ queries every day and at any time.
In order to achieve this 80% of our employees
are in customer-service and engineering roles.
Flexible levels of support
Alongside datacenter engineers providing dayto-day First Line support, we will have a team
of managed service professionals comprising
solutions architects, technical consultants and
project managers.


Lagos Datacenter

Fire Prevention
Lagos Datacenter features sophisticated
mediums to prevent any fire outbreak
with the fire detection and suppression
technologies. This includes three-stage
gas system, which are linked to Building
Management Systems (BMS) and
monitored continuously from the network
operations center.
Lagos Datacenter features:
Redundant and independent fire systems
Three stage FM200 gas system
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Stage 1, one smoke detector, rings alarm
Stage 2, two smoke detectors, strobe
alarm and 30 second countdown
Stage 3, gas system discharges
Includes override and reset buttons
Detects at ceiling and below raised floor

Two stage pre-action sprinkler system
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Stage 1: two smoke detectors or one
heat detector (135 F), fills water pipes
Stage 2: Heat (155 F) discharges water

Trouble alerts & alarms bring fire department


Lagos Datacenter

NOC and Monitoring details
Lagos Datacenter will feature an NOC
network operations center (NOC) and
monitoring of operations.
Details include:
Secure network operations center (NOC)
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Windows to computer room for
observing
UPS and generator based power
Multiple flat panel screens for
monitoring
Direct door to computer room
Protected by electronic lock

Sophisticated monitoring of operations
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Sysorb/Nagios/MRTG monitoring tools
Duplicate/redundant monitoring
systems
Flat panel screens for continuous
status
Bandwidth monitoring, network
sniffing, trouble alerts, power
status/control, etc.
Centralize power and air management
Video monitoring of secure areas
Audible alarms

Expert and experienced network operators


Lagos Datacenter

Certifications and standards
Lagos Datacenter will apply for the
following standards:
 PCIDSS v3
 Uptime Institute TIER III
Design, Built and Operate
 ISO 27001
 ISO 9001


Lagos Datacenter

Summary
When choosing a datacenter partner, you
need to know they can meet certain
standards which is the primary reason
Lagos Datacenter has adopted the
following:
 State of the art technologies
data center
 A high performance hosting
environment
 A reliable hosting environment
 Highly secure hosting
environment


Lagos Datacenter

Partners
Lagos Datacenter has partnered with the
following companies:
 Venema Advies Nigeria Ltd.
www.venema-advies.com.ng
 Zwart Techniek BV
www.zwartijmuiden.nl
 ICTroom BV
www.ictroom.nl
 Agbara Estates Ltd.


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