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Standards for Data Centers

Meeting standards is crucial for Data Centers to work at their best. These standards give guidelines for designing, building, and running Data Centers. Let's look at some key ones:

  1. ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security

  2. Ensures strong security for information in Data Centers.
    Uptime Institute's Tier Standards

  3. Classifies Data Centers based on reliability.
    Tiers range from I to IV, with IV being the most reliable.
    ANSI/TIA-942: Telecommunications Infrastructure

  4. Sets minimum requirements for Data Center design.
    Covers cabling, spaces, and controls for a reliable infrastructure.
    ISO/IEC 22237: Data Centre Facilities

  5. Gives guidelines for power, cooling, security, and fire protection.
    NFPA 75 and NFPA 76: Fire Protection

  6. Sets fire protection standards for IT equipment.
    ASHRAE Standards: HVAC Control

  7. Focuses on environmental control standards.
    BICSI Standards: Data Center Infrastructure

  8. Offers best practices for design, covering cabling and space planning.
    TIA-942-A: Telecommunications Infrastructure Update

  9. Gives guidelines for cabling and infrastructure.
    PCI DSS: Credit Card Security

  10. Ensures secure handling of credit card data.
    EN 50600 Series: European Data Center Standards

  11. European standards for Data Centers.

Following these standards helps Data Centers meet recognized benchmarks, ensuring high performance, security, and reliability. It also builds confidence with clients and partners, contributing to overall success and credibility.