Samsung SDS Sangam ICT Center: Technical Specs & Infrastructure
Status: Operational (Primary Enterprise Cloud & Network Hub) | Location: 24 World Cup buk-ro 60-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 03922, South Korea
Project Overview
The Samsung SDS Sangam ICT Center is a high-tech enterprise data center located in Digital Media City (DMC) in Sangam-dong, Seoul, South Korea, serving as an important component of Samsung SDS’s broader domestic and global digital infrastructure network. Operational since May 2015, the facility was developed to support mission-critical enterprise computing, cloud services, disaster recovery, and large-scale digital workloads requiring high availability and resilient infrastructure. The center functions as a primary active-active cloud and financial backup node, allowing critical workloads and data to be distributed across multiple facilities to improve business continuity and reduce the risk associated with dependence on a single data center. A significant portion of its infrastructure supports Samsung Cloud Platform (SCP) workloads, providing computing, storage, networking, and cloud services for enterprise customers and Samsung SDS operations. The facility also supports commercial interconnection deployments, including connectivity associated with Equinix SL1, enabling organizations to establish connections with cloud providers, telecommunications networks, and other digital infrastructure platforms. Its location within Seoul’s Digital Media City places the facility within a major technology, media, and telecommunications ecosystem, providing access to established network connectivity and enterprise infrastructure. The Sangam ICT Center plays an important role in Samsung SDS’s multi-site resilience strategy by working alongside other facilities to maintain service availability and support critical workloads. Its active-active architecture enables workloads to operate across interconnected sites while providing additional redundancy for cloud and financial applications. By combining enterprise cloud infrastructure, high-availability architecture, disaster recovery capabilities, and carrier and interconnection access, the Sangam ICT Center remains a significant component of Samsung SDS’s data center portfolio and supports the company’s growing requirements for secure, resilient, and scalable digital infrastructure.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Samsung SDS Sangam ICT Center: Technical Specs & Infrastructure |
| Location | 24 World Cup buk-ro 60-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 03922, South Korea |
| Status | Operational (Primary Enterprise Cloud & Network Hub) |
| Commissioning | May 2015 |
| Total IT Load | ~30 MW – 40 MW Critical IT Power (Estimated) |
| Total Capacity | 83,431 m² gross floor area (13 floors above ground, 8 underground levels) on a 7,142 m² site |
| Tier Level | Tier III Certified Infrastructure (DCD Enterprise Data Center Award Winner) |
| Project Type | Mission-Critical Enterprise Cloud, Financial Infrastructure, & Interconnection Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Seoul |
| Population | ~9.4 million (Seoul city proper) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~26 million (Seoul Capital Area metropolitan region) |
| City GDP | ~US$400 billion |
| Per Capita Income | ~US$42,000–45,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 1 / Alpha Global City |
| Key Strengths | Global financial center, technology and innovation hub, headquarters of major conglomerates (Samsung, LG, Hyundai), advanced infrastructure, world-class public transportation, strong education and research institutions, vibrant culture and tourism sector |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Samsung SDS |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Samsung Electronics, KEPCO, Equinix (SL1 colocation integration), Seoul Metropolitan Government |
| Construction Contractor | Samsung C&T (Engineering & Construction Group) |
| MEP Engineering | Samsung SDS Critical Infrastructure & Enterprise Facilities Engineering |
| Network Connectivity | Ultra-high-speed carrier-neutral dark fiber ring connecting to Suwon, Dongtan, and Chuncheon facilities, sub-millisecond low-latency links to major Seoul IX points, 99.999% network SLA. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual-path high-voltage grid feeders, 2N static UPS architecture, fast-start emergency diesel backup generators with multi-day fuel storage. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~45 MVA Substation Utility Capacity |
| UPS Redundancy | Concurrently Maintainable Tier III 2N UPS Infrastructure |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency chilled water loops, free-cooling (economizer) technology, precision Computer Room Air Handler (CRAH) units, hot/cold aisle containment systems. |
| Connectivity | Direct high-speed fiber backbones to major Korean financial institutions, global ISPs, and corporate IT centers. |
| PUE Target | 1.35 Operational PUE |
| Energy Mix | High-efficiency regional grid power supplemented by automated building energy management systems (BEMS) and waste-heat minimization. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2012 |
| Construction Start | 2013 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | May 2015 |
| Full Buildout | Operational (Continuous High-Density & AI Equipment Upgrades) |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | ~$350,000,000 – $450,000,000 USD (Estimated Facility Investment) |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure (Samsung SDS) |