EN 50600
Data center facilities and infrastructures: Trust through quality and transparency.
The demands placed on modern data centres are constantly growing – from a stable power supply to high physical security and sustainable operation. Companies rely on their data being processed in a technically and organisationally reliable environment. The EN 50600 was developed by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) as the first Europe-wide standard that covers all key aspects of data centre infrastructure – from planning and construction to ongoing operation.
With its holistic approach, EN 50600 not only offers technical specifications, but also structured methods for assessing risks, availability, energy efficiency and operating processes. This makes the quality of a data centre transparent and certifiable – a growing competitive advantage for operators and an important criterion for customers in times of cloud computing and IT outsourcing.
Technical requirements
The EN 50600 defines specific requirements for the physical infrastructure of a data centre:
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Power supply: Redundant, uninterruptible power supply
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Air conditioning: Control of environmental parameters for stable IT conditions
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Network infrastructure: High-performance and scalable telecommunications cabling
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Security systems: Access control, fire and surge protection
These requirements enable reliable, scalable and energy-efficient data centre operation.</p
Structure of EN 50600
The EN 50600 has a modular structure and is divided into four main areas, allowing the standard to be applied flexibly to data centres of different sizes and complexity.
- General conceptsDefinition of availability and protection classes, performance of risk and business impact analyses, assessment of energy efficiency
- Design & layout Technical infrastructure standards for power, cooling, cabling and building security
- Operation & Organisation Regulations for maintenance, emergency management, monitoring and safety processes
- Resource management & key figures Introduction and application of relevant KPIs to evaluate efficiency
Certification creates trust
The demand for certified data centres is increasing across Europe – particularly due to trends such as cloud computing and IT outsourcing. EN 50600 certification by an independent testing body offers customers the assurance that their data is processed in a technically and organisationally first-class environment.
Conclusion: With EN 50600, operators focus on standardisation, security and sustainability – and position their data centre on the market in a future-proof and customer-oriented way.
Your advantages
- Independent test centre for the quality, performance and security of your data centre
- Stable and continuous supply of electrical power, reliable control of environmental conditions and a scalable, high-performance infrastructure for telecommunications cabling
- An appropriate level of physical and environmental security
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