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Users can enter the required information for applying for the Private Zone service through the Samsung Cloud Platform Console, select detailed options, and use the service.

Apply for Private Zone

You can request the Private Zone service from the Samsung Cloud Platform Console. To apply for the Private Zone service, follow these steps.

  1. Click the All Services > Hybrid Cloud > Private Zone menu. 1. Navigate to the Service Home page of Private Zone.

  2. On the Service Home page, click the Private Zone request button. 2. Navigate to the Private Zone Application page.

  3. On the Private Zone Application page, enter the information required to request the service.

    • Enter the required information in the Basic Information Input area.
      Category
      Required?
      Detailed description
      Service typeRequiredSelect the service type of Private Zone
      • Standard: Standard Samsung Cloud Platform service provided for typical cases
      • Public: Samsung Cloud Platform service that complies with the requirements (security compliance verification) needed when governments and public institutions adopt cloud
      Service delivery method-Cloud management area (using Samsung Cloud Platform region) and customer resource area (client‑exclusive)
      Rack configuration-Rack configuration count and option information: default 5 and additional options
      Connected regionrequiredSelect a region in Samsung Cloud Platform
      Private Zone namerequiredEnter a name to distinguish the Private Zone
      • Enter using three lowercase English letters
      Installation location (address)requiredEnter the address of the location where the Private Zone will be built
      • After building the Private Zone, a line connection between that location and the SDS center is required
      Service start daterequiredSelect Private Zone service start date
      Contract periodrequiredSelect service usage contract period
      • 1 year, 3 years, 5 years can be selected
      Table. Private Zone – Basic Information Input Items
      Reference
      • In the case of a public-type Private Zone, the provided services may differ because some equipment and configurations differ from the standard type.
      • In the case of a Private Zone, equipment purchase and installation are carried out according to the customer’s requested resources, so it takes several months until the service becomes actually available.
    • Enter the required information in the Compute Information Input area.
      Category
      Required
      Detailed description
      Total vCPUSelectionTotal vCPU capacity for configuring the Private Zone
      • Basic: 300 vCorev, 4 TB Memory provided by default
      • Additional: Enter the total vCPU required, calculated from all services provided on virtual‑server platforms such as Virtual Server, Database, Kubernetes Worker Node, etc.
        • When adding, you must set the number of servers (up to 94)
        • One physical host provides 150 vCore, 2 TB Memory
      • Maximum capacity of a standard rack: General type (12 units) 1,800 vCore, Public type (22 units) 3,300 vCore
      • If the maximum capacity is exceeded, additional racks must be configured
      Bare Metal ServerSelectionWhether to use and configure specifications for the Bare Metal Server (physical server) provided by Samsung Cloud Platform
      • When using a Bare Metal Server, you must set the server type and the number of servers (up to 50)
      GPU ServerSelectionSet the usage and specifications of the physical server that can create a GPU Server
      • When using a GPU Server, you need to set the server type (A100, H100) and the number of servers (up to 50)
      Table. Private Zone - Compute Information Input Items
      Reference
      • GPU Server is provided on a physical server equipped with 8 units.
      • If you use a GPU server, an additional rack is required. * Since a large power capacity is required at this stage, it is necessary to verify the customer’s environment.
    • Enter the required information in the Enter Storage Information area.
      Category
      Required
      Detailed description
      Block Storage(SSD)SelectEnter the capacity of Block Storage (SSD type) that composes the Private Zone
      • Basic: 120 TB provided by default
      • Additional: can be added in 20 TB increments
        • When adding, the number of volumes must be set (up to 350)
      • Maximum capacity of a standard rack: 560 TB
      • If the maximum capacity is exceeded, an additional rack must be configured
      File Storage(HDD)SelectionEnter the capacity of File Storage (HDD type) that composes the Private Zone
      • Basic: 90 TB provided by default
      • Additional: can be added in 15 TB increments
        • When adding, the number of volumes must be set (up to 70)
      • Maximum capacity of a standard rack: 360 TB
      • If the maximum capacity is exceeded, an additional rack must be configured
      • Maximum capacity of a standard rack: 500 TB
      • If the maximum capacity is exceeded, an additional rack must be configured
      Object Storage(SSD)SelectionEnter the Object Storage (SSD type) capacity that composes the Private Zone
      • Basic: 70 TB provided by default
      • Additional: can be added in 40 TB increments
        • When adding, you need to set the number of volumes (up to 30)
      • Maximum capacity of the default rack: 270 TB
      • If the maximum capacity is exceeded, additional rack configuration is required
      • The Object Storage (SSD) capacity is applied after excluding the capacity used by the Backup service from the total capacity
      Backup ServiceSelectionSelect whether to use the Backup service and enter the usage capacity
      • If used, the number of volumes must be set
      • The number of volumes is set in units of 10 TB per volume and can be entered within the total capacity of Object Storage (SSD)
      Table. Private Zone - Storage Information Input Items
    • Enter or select the required information in the Additional Information Input area.
      Category
      Required status
      Detailed description
      tagSelectionAdd Tag
      • Up to 50 tags can be added per resource
      • Add Tag button, then enter or select Key, Value values
      Table. Private Zone - Additional Information Input Items
  4. Check the detailed information and estimated charges generated in the summary panel, and click the Create button.

    • You can view the requested items and progress status on the Private Zone Details page.
Information
  • After the service application is completed, we review the requested information and then the sales representative contacts the customer directly to discuss (within one week of application).
  • The configuration may change depending on the customer’s installation environment and the scale of resources required for the system configuration during consultation.
  • After the customer consultation is completed, equipment ordering proceeds once the customer’s service request is finally confirmed. * After that, you can use the service after the equipment is received and the client site installation and configuration steps are completed (up to 6 months).

Check Private Zone detailed information

Private Zone Details page allows you to view the Private Zone’s detailed information, tags, and operation history. To view detailed information for a Private Zone, follow these steps.

  1. Click the All Services > Hybrid Cloud > Private Zone menu. 1. Navigate to the Service Home page of Private Zone.

  2. On the Service Home page, click the Private Zone menu. 2. Go to the Private Zone List page.

    CategoryDetailed description
    Private Zone namePrivate Zone name
    Connected regionPrivate Zone name
    Service typeService type of Private Zone
    Number of linked accountsNumber of Accounts connected to the Private Zone
    statusCurrent status of Private Zone
    • Requesting: Request completed in Console (request information can be edited on the Private detail information screen)
    • Verifying: After the Manager Portal staff receives the request information, review proceeds
    • Verified: After the Manager Portal staff completes review, final confirmation request from the applicant
      • After confirming service configuration in Console, confirmation is required
    • Rejected: After Manager Portal staff review, service request is rejected
    • Confirmed: Service configuration confirmed and finalized in Console
      • In Confirmed status, service cancellation is not allowed
    • In Production: After ordering equipment for service configuration, infrastructure construction proceeds
      • After equipment is ordered, specifications cannot be changed
    • Active: Service is available
      • Cost billing starts
    • Active (Contract Expired): After contract expiration, awaiting processing by Manager Portal staff
    • Terminated: Service termination processing due to contract expiration
    Account connectionConnect Account to Private Zone
    • When the button is clicked, navigate to the Account Connection page
    Service applicationPrivate Zone service request
    • When the button is clicked, navigate to the Private Zone request page
    Table. Private Zone list information items

  3. On the Private Zone List page, click the resource to view its details. 3. Go to the Private Zone Details page.

    • Private Zone Details page consists of Basic Information, Tags, Operation History tabs.

Basic Information

Private Zone List page allows you to view the basic information of the selected resource.

CategoryDetailed description
serviceService name
Resource TypeResource Type (Private Zone)
SRNUnique resource ID in Samsung Cloud Platform
Resource nameResource name
Resource IDUnique resource ID in the service
constructorUser requesting service creation
Creation timestampService creation date and time
EditorUser requesting service modification
Modification dateService modification date and time
Service typeService types of Private Zone
  • Standard: Standard Samsung Cloud Platform service provided for typical cases
  • Public: Samsung Cloud Platform service that meets the requirements (security compliance verification) required for cloud adoption by government and public institutions
Connected regionRegion connected to the Private Zone
Private Zone namePrivate Zone name
Installation location (address)Address of the location where the Private Zone is built
Service start datePrivate Zone service start date
Contract periodPrivate Zone Service Agreement Period
Compute
  • Total vCPU: Total vCPU amount that constitutes the Private Zone
  • Bare Metal Server: Type and quantity of Bare Metal Servers that constitute the Private Zone
  • GPU Server: Type and quantity of GPU Servers that constitute the Private Zone
Storage
  • Block Storage(SSD): Capacity of Block Storage (SSD type) that composes the Private Zone
  • File Storage(HDD): Capacity of File Storage (HDD type) that composes the Private Zone
  • Object Storage(SSD): Capacity of Object Storage (SSD type) that composes the Private Zone and whether the Backup service is used
SDS managerPrivate Zone application processing person in charge
  • display after service application
Service URLPrivate Zone service URL address
  • can be confirmed after final agreement is finalized
Edit application informationChange Private Zone request information
  • When the button is clicked, navigate to the Private Zone Edit page
  • Modification is possible only when the Private Zone status is Requesting
Table. Private Zone Basic Information Tab Items

Connect Account

Private Zone List page lets you view the Accounts associated with the selected resource, and you can add or detach them.

CategoryDetailed description
Account IDAccount ID information
Account nameAccount name
Company nameAccount’s affiliated company name
Connection timeThe final timestamp when the account was connected to the Private Zone
Table. Private Zone - Account list tab items

Tag

Private Zone list page lets you view the tag information of the selected resource and add, modify, or delete it.

CategoryDetailed description
Tag listTag list
  • You can view the Key, Value information of the tag
  • Up to 50 tags can be added per resource
  • When entering tags, you can search the existing list of Keys and Values and select
Table. Private Zone - Tag tab items

Job History

Private Zone List page allows you to view the operation history of the selected resource.

CategoryDetailed description
Task History ListResource Change History
  • Operation date/time, resource type, resource name, operation details, operation result, operator name, and path information can be viewed
  • To perform a detailed search, click the Detailed Search button
Table. Private Zone – Work History Tab Items

Manage Account

You can attach a new account to a Private Zone or detach an attached account.

Connect Account

You can connect an account that will use the Private Zone.

Notice
Only Private Zones in the Active state can have an Account connected.
To connect the Account, follow these steps.

  1. All Services > Hybrid Cloud > Private Zone Click the menu. 1. Navigate to the Service Home page of Private Zone.
  2. On the Service Home page, click the Private Zone menu. 2. Go to the Private Zone List page.
  3. Private Zone List page, click the resource to which you want to connect the Account. 3. Navigate to the detailed page of the resource.
  4. On the Private Zone Details page, in the Account List tab, click the Connect Account button. 4. Account linking The popup window opens.
  5. Account connection Enter the Account ID to connect in the popup window.
  6. After checking the Account name and Company name, if everything is correct, click the Confirm button.
  7. When the pop-up that notifies the Account connection opens, click the Confirm button.

Connect Account

You can disconnect the Account linked to the Private Zone.

Guide
If a Private Zone contains resources deployed by an Account, the Account’s connection cannot be removed. Delete all resources deployed by the account, then try again.
To disconnect the Account, follow these steps.

  1. All Services > Hybrid Cloud > Private Zone Click the menu. 1. Navigate to the Service Home page of Private Zone.
  2. On the Service Home page, click the Private Zone menu. 2. Go to the Private Zone List page.
  3. On the Private Zone List page, click the resource to disconnect the Account. 3. Navigate to the detailed page of the resource.
  4. On the Private Zone Details page’s Account List tab, click the Disconnect button for the Account you want to disconnect.
  5. When the popup notifying account disconnection opens, click the Confirm button.
Overview
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