Full Description

This document:
a) describes the general principles for data centres upon which the requirements of the EN 50600series are based;
b) defines the common aspects of data centres including terminology, parameters and reference models (functional elements and their accommodation) addressing both the size and complexity of their intended purpose;
c) describes general aspects of the facilities and infrastructures required to support data centres;
d) specifies a classification system, based upon the key criteria of "availability", "security" and "energy-efficiency" over the planned lifetime of the data centre, for the provision of effective facilities andinfrastructure;
e) details the issues to be addressed in a business risk and operating cost analysis enabling applicationof the classification of the data centre;
f) provides reference to operation and management of data centres;
g) introduces the concepts of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for resource management of datacentre facilities and infrastructures.

The following topics are outside of the scope of this series of European Standards:
1) the selection of information technology and network telecommunications equipment, software andassociated configuration issues are outside the scope of this European Standard;
2) quantitative analysis of overall service availability resulting from multi-site data centres;
3) safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements (covered by other standards andregulations. However, information given in this European Standard can be of assistance in meetingthese standards and regulations).

Cross References:
EN 50600-2-2
EN 50600-3-1
EN 50600-2-4
EN 50600-2-3
EN 50600-2-1
EN 50600-2-5
EN 50600-4-X (all parts)
EN 62305 (all parts)
EN 50310
ISO/TS 22317
IEC 62305 (all parts)
EN 31010
IEC 60050-191
ETSI TS 105 174-2-2
EN ISO 22301
EN 62040-1:201X
ISO 22301
CLC/TR 50600-99-1
EN 50173-1:2018
EN 50174-1:2018
EN 50174-2:2018
EN 50173-5:2018


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Published: 06/19/2019 ISBN(s): 9780539003208 Number of Pages: 34 File Size: 1 file , 2.5 MB Product Code(s): 30374947, 30374947, 30374947 Note: This product is unavailable in United Kingdom