SNI 8799 Data Center

Data Centers = Critical Infrastructure for the Digital and AI Era

Data centers serve as a key enabler for various national and global agendas, including:

• Digital Government Transformation through SPBE (Electronic-Based Government System)
• Digitalization of the Private Sector, including fintech, e-commerce, banking, and manufacturing
• AI, Big Data, and Cloud Ecosystems, which rely heavily on speed, capacity, and data availability
• Data Sovereignty and National Security, in line with Presidential Regulation No. 95/2018 on SPBE, Government Regulation on Electronic Systems (PP PSTE), and the national digital transformation roadmap

Without reliable, scalable, and standards-compliant data centers, digital services are at risk of failure, disruption, or insecurity — threatening economic stability, public services, and technological innovation.

The application of standards ensures that data centers are built and operated in accordance with the required levels of reliability, based on the availability, capacity, security, and efficiency of both core and supporting infrastructure.

SNI 8799 (Indonesian National Standard) titled Information Technology — Data Center, is a national standard developed independently and first released in 2019 in three parts. This standard was developed by Technical Committee 35-01 for Information Technology. It was established to standardize data centers operating within Indonesia, whether for public electronic service providers or private/internal use.

In 2023, revisions were made to Parts 1 and 2 of SNI 8799, updating them to reflect evolving technological and regulatory needs.

The SNI 8799 Series consists of three parts:

• Part 1: Data Center Technical Specifications
• Part 2: Data Center Management System
• Part 3: Data Center Audit

These standards ensure that data centers are designed and operated to meet necessary levels of reliability by addressing the availability, capacity, security, and efficiency of their core and supporting infrastructure.

SNI 8799-1:2023 — Technical Specifications:

This standard outlines the following technical requirements:

• Building specifications
• Electrical system specifications
• Cooling system specifications
• Data network system specifications
• Fire suppression system specifications
• Data center monitoring system specifications
• Physical access security specifications

SNI 8799-2:2023 — Data Center Management System

This part defines requirements for a data center management system using the harmonized structure (Clauses 1 to 10), aligning with the framework for Management System Standards (MSS) — including identical clause numbers, titles, core definitions, and terms.
Indonesia can take pride in this development, as the 2023 revision of Part 2 makes it the first standardized data center management system in the world.

SNI 8799-2:2023 — Data Center Management System

This part defines requirements for a data center management system using the harmonized structure (Clauses 1 to 10), aligning with the framework for Management System Standards (MSS) — including identical clause numbers, titles, core definitions, and terms.
Indonesia can take pride in this development, as the 2023 revision of Part 2 makes it the first standardized data center management system in the world.

SNI 8799-3:2019 — Data Center Audit Guidelines

This part provides audit guidance for implementing SNI 8799. Since Part 2 outlines a management system, internal audits must be conducted using SNI 8799-3 as a reference.
Before a certification audit is performed by certification body, internal audits and management reviews are mandatory to validate conformance claims.

Data center certification based on SNI 8799 is a conformity assessment against the requirements outlined in the following standards:

• SNI 8799 Part 1:2023 – Technical Specifications for Data Centers
• SNI 8799 Part 2:2023 – Data Center Management System
• SNI 8799 Part 3:2019 – Data Center Audit Guidelines
• SNI 8799 Part 3:2019/Amd.1:2020 – Amendment 1 to Data Center Audit Guidelines

The certification process is carried out based on the data center strata, which reflects the level of availability of the data center’s functions and services.

Strata Classification of Data Centers

Data center strata are categorized according to the level of infrastructure availability and redundancy:

• Strata I: Data center located within a multi-function building, equipped with only single-path, non-redundant core components.
• Strata II: Data center within a multi-function building, with core components that include backup systems or components.
• Strata III: Data center housed in a dedicated building, featuring backup core systems or components (N+1 redundancy).
• Strata IV: Data center in a dedicated facility with full system redundancy (2N), capable of automatic failover.

This certification can be applied for by Indonesian-registered legal entities operating data centers within the territory of the Republic of Indonesia.
 

1. Data Centers as Critical Digital Infrastructure

In the digital era, data centers serve as the backbone for both public and commercial digital services, including:

• E-Government and SPBE (Electronic-Based Government System)
• Fintech, e-commerce, and banking services
• Data Center and Cloud Provider
• Platforms supporting AI, big data, and IoT

2. The Digital Transformation Boom

With both government and private sectors racing to build digital services, failure to establish scalable and reliable data center infrastructure puts digital transformation at risk.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Data Sovereignty

Regulations such as Presidential Regulation No. 95/2018 on SPBE, Government Regulation No. 71/2019 on Electronic Systems and Transactions mandate that strategic data and public services be hosted in standards-compliant national data centers, and Keputusan Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 519 Tahun 2024 tentang Penyelenggaraan Pusat Data Nasional.

4. AI & Machine Learning Requirements

AI technologies demand high computing power and large-scale storage. Data centers must ensure energy efficiency, temperature stability, and high availability to support these workloads.

5. Indonesia as a Regional Data Center Hub

With growing global investment interest in Indonesia as a Southeast Asia data center hub, SNI 8799 certification enhances the credibility of national players, building trust among investors and customers alike.

Before undergoing an audit or submitting a certification request, a Data Center Operator must:

• Conduct a Self-Evaluation according to the applicable Strata (I, II, III, or IV)
• Possess a Blueprint Document of the data center’s construction
• Submit a Certification Application to TÜV NORD Indonesia, indicating the targeted strata level for conformity assessment
• Fulfill the Requirements of:
• SNI 8799-1 (Technical Specifications)
• SNI 8799-2 (Management System)
• SNI 8799-3 (Audit Guidelines)