CMC Telecom HCM2 Tan Thuan Data Center: 1,200 Rack Hub Ho Chi Minh City
Status: Operational | Location: CMC Creative Space Complex, Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone, Tan Thuan Dong Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Project Overview
CMC Telecom’s HCM2 Data Center (Tan Thuan DC) is a flagship carrier-neutral digital infrastructure facility located within the CMC Creative Space complex in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Designed as one of the country’s most advanced data center campuses, HCM2 spans approximately 10,000 m² and provides a purpose-built environment to support mission-critical workloads from banking, financial services, enterprises, OTT platforms, and hyperscale cloud providers. The facility is engineered with high availability, operational resilience, and security standards, becoming Vietnam’s first data center to achieve TVRA (Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessment) compliance along with Uptime Institute Tier III Design and Build certifications. HCM2 supports high-density deployments with rack power capacity of up to 20 kW per rack, enabling modern applications such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, big data analytics, and digital transformation services. The carrier-neutral facility offers extensive connectivity options, including direct cloud on-ramps to leading platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, while providing low-latency network access across Vietnam and Southeast Asia through diverse fiber connectivity. With advanced power infrastructure, robust security systems, scalable capacity, and enterprise-grade operations, CMC Telecom’s HCM2 Data Center plays a strategic role in strengthening Vietnam’s digital ecosystem and supporting the growing demand for reliable, high-performance data infrastructure in the region.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | CMC Telecom HCM2 Tan Thuan Data Center: 1,200 Rack Hub Ho Chi Minh City |
| Location | CMC Creative Space Complex, Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone, Tan Thuan Dong Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| Status | Operational |
| Commissioning | April 2022 |
| Total IT Load | ~10 MW Critical IT Load |
| Total Capacity | 10 MW Total Power Capacity across 10,000 m² gross floor area (3,110 m² whitespace / 1,200 racks) |
| Tier Level | Uptime Institute Tier III Design & Constructed Facility Certified (TCDD/TCCF), TVRA, PCI-DSS Certified |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Enterprise Colocation, Cloud Gateway & Digital Hub Infrastructure |
City Profile
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| City Name | ho chi minh |
| Population | 10 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | 14 million as of 2025 |
| City GDP | $59.5 billion |
| Per Capita Income | around $9,000 in 2025 |
| City Tier | Tier 1/Primary Economic & Digital Hub |
| Key Strengths | Fastest-growing digital economy in Southeast Asia, high cloud/AI demand, strong government push for digital transformation. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | CMC Telecom |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone (TIPC) & EVN HCMC (Electrical Utility) |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Vietnamese & International Mission-Critical Engineering Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | CMC Telecom In-House Infrastructure Technical & Design Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform with dual diverse fiber entry points; dual Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs); direct interconnectivity to Cross Vietnam Cable System (CVCS) backbone and subsea landings (APG, AAE-1, A-Grid, Unity, Faster). |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual high-voltage grid incomers, static N+1 / 2N uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, automated switchgear, and standby diesel generators with 24+ hours on-site fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 10 MW Utility Power Allocation (Supports 5 kW to 20 kW per rack) |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / N+1 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Configuration |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency chilled water cooling systems with N+1 CRAH unit distribution, hot/cold aisle containment, and variable-speed fan controls for low PUE operations. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral host featuring direct cloud express interconnects to AWS Direct Connect, Google Cloud Interconnect, and Microsoft ExpressRoute. |
| PUE Target | < 1.40 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | High-efficiency operations integrated into CMC Corporation’s green digital transition initiatives. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Q4 2019 / 2020 |
| Construction Start | 2020 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | April 2022 |
| Full Buildout | Operational |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $60,000,000 USD to $80,000,000 USD (VND 1,500 Billion+) |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure by CMC Corporation / CMC Telecom |