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Participants are required to arrange a dedicated I.T. set up installed in their office for NSDL operations. Connectivity is required to be established between the Participant's set-up and the Depository system hosted at National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). For smooth functioning of the system, the hardware, software and network equipments (LAN and WAN) for this setup are required to be in accordance with NSDL's specifications. As per SEBI regulations, the Participant is required to ensure continuous electronic means of communication (connectivity) with NSDL.

The minimum I.T. set up required for Participant comprises of single CPU Server, at least one client / node (Desktop system) and networking hardware (LAN Switch, Router). The Participant may consider more number of CPUs, higher memory and/or disk capacity and more number of Desktop machines based on their estimates of volume of business. However, this could be added later to the set-up if the initial models chosen have the headroom for upgrade.

The specifications of the I.T. setup required by a Participant are as follows:

Hardware Details

^ This entry level server configuration mentioned is recommended for Participants having volumes within the following sizing guidelines. If Participant expects the volumes to go beyond these guidelines, then server models that are upgradable to 8 GB RAM and Dual CPU may be procured. This will help adding CPU and /or RAM when volume reaches the below mentioned limits without the need to replace the server:

Server Models

Considering the rapidly changing models of Server and Client PCs resulting into improvised processor speeds at a competitive cost, NSDL has prescribed minimum configuration for Server & Client as mentioned in the above table to be used in the setup for NSDL operation. Participants are free to procure any model of Server and Client, of any hardware brand certified by the Microsoft Operating System with prescribed configuration mentioned in the above table. Participants are required to procure Router and Modem from the list of specific models prescribed by NSDL.

Participants are advised to ensure that the make and model of the Server and the Desktop to be used for the NSDL is certified by Microsoft Operating System by visiting Microsoft web site http://www.microsoft.com/ prior to procuring the hardware.

Licensed software to be procured and installed on Local DPM Server and Client Machine(s) are as listed below:

• 1. Microsoft Windows 2008 Server 32 bit Standard Edition with SP 4 or Enterprise (Operating System) for Local DPM Server.
• 2. Anti-Virus Software for Microsoft Windows 2008 Server 32 bit Standard / Enterprise.
• 3. Microsoft SQL 2008 Standard Edition Server Paper License.
• 4. Windows 7 Professional 32 bit for client machines.
• 5. Local DPM software (GISMO for server and client installation - will be provided by NSDL).
• 6. Acrobat reader (to be downloaded by Participant).
• 7. DOT Net 3.5 (for client machines - will be provided by NSDL).
• 8. Internet explorer version 8.0 (for local DPM server and client machines).

LAN Set-up

The LAN set-up of Participant includes Local DPM Server, Client, Router, Internet, Printer and Scanner. This Set -up should be exclusively used for NSDL operations only. Back-office set up can be connected to this set-up by representing the requirement and modality of connection to NSDL and obtaining its explicit concurrence.

Server OS, Client OS and SQL server Installation

License of latest available OS can be procured from Participants System Integrator, Vendor or any Microsoft channel partner. NSDL endeavours to qualify its application on new versions of operating systems and hence this will future protect the Participant's investment and can be deployed as and when NSDL releases the compatible software version. The license of the current version, allows Participant to install the same software of earlier version as long as the said version is under the support of OEM. This is applicable to MS-SQL Database Server and Operating System license, as well.

This will include cost related to office space required for conducting Depository operations, hardware and software cost. The space should be enough to allow for one server, one router, two nodes and provide easy movement to at least one operator. Additional space required will vary amongst Participants and will depend on volume of trades. Most categories of Participants being large institutions already having a network of offices / branches, the space cost will be notional. Tentative initial hardware & software cost is mentioned below -

Notes: The above mentioned hardware cost is the tentative initial cost. The price varies based on brand and model selected.

*e-Token will be provided by NSDL initially at the time of Participant starting the Depository Services. The e-Tokens will be provided for the Client machines procured and declared for DPM Set-up. Subsequent loss or damage of e-Token, or additions of more Desktops which may need new e-Tokens will have to be procured by the Participants from vendor of their choice.

## The Participant can either opt for Annual Charges of ₹ 40,000 or One time Charges of ₹ 2,50,000 for DPM Application Software license.

***Software CD provided by NSDL. Licenses to be procured by Participant (Full Server pack will come with Minimum 5 user licenses).

Above estimates do not include various fee payable to NSDL and SEBI (one time and recurring), manpower and other related business expenses.