This document specifies the Carbon Usage Effectiveness as a KPI to quantify the CO2 emissions of a data centre during the use phase of the data centre life cycle. This document a) defines the Carbon Usage Effectiveness (CUE) of a data centre, b) introduces CUE measurement categories, c) describes the relationship of this KPI to a data centre’s infrastructure, information technology equipment and information technology operations, d) defines the measurement, the calculation and the reporting of the parameter, e) provides information on the correct interpretation of the CUE.

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This document specifies the Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) as a KPI for quantifying the water consumption of a data centre during use phase of the data centre life cycle. This document: a) defines the Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) of a data centre; b) introduces WUE measurement categories; c) describes the relationship of this KPI to a data centre’s infrastructure, information technology equipment and information technology operations; d) defines the measurement, the calculation and the reporting of the parameter; e) provides information on the correct interpretation of the WUE.

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This Technical Report contains a set of recommended practices for improving the energy management (i.e. reduction of energy consumption and/or increases in energy efficiency) of data centres. It supports participants of the EU Code of Conduct for data centres to fulfil the scheme’s requirements

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This document is a compilation of recommended Practices for improving the energy management (i.e.reduction of energy consumption and/or increases in energy efficiency) of data centres. NOTE It is historically aligned with the EU Code of Conduct for Data Centre Energy Efficiency (CoC) scheme operated by the Directorate-General Joint Research Centre (DG JRC) of the European Commission (EC), however contains additional practices. It is recognized that the Practices included might not be universally applicable to all scales and business models of data centres or be undertaken by all parties involved in data centre operation, ownership or use.

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This document addresses the construction of buildings and other structures which provide accommodation for data centres based upon the criteria and classification for “physical security” within EN 50600 1 in support of availability.
This document specifies requirements and recommendations for the following:
a)   location and site selection (taking in to account natural environment and adjacencies);
b)   protection from environmental risks;
c)   site configuration;
d)   building construction;
e)   building configuration;
f)   provision of access;
g)   intrusion protection;
h)   physical fire protection;
i)   protection against damage from water;
j)   quality construction measures.
Safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements are outside the scope of this document and are covered by other standards and regulations. However, information given in this document can be of assistance in meeting these standards and regulations.
Conformance of data centres to the present document is covered in Clause 4.

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This document gives guidelines for the construction of buildings and other structures which provide accommodation for data centres based upon the criteria and classification for “physical security” within EN 50600 1 in support of availability. This document specifies requirements and recommendations for the following: a) location and site selection (taking in to account natural environment and adjacencies); b) protection from environmental risks; c) site configuration; d) building construction; e) building configuration; f) provision of access; g) intrusion protection; h) physical fire protection; i) protection against damage from water; j) quality construction measures. Safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements are outside the scope of this document and are covered by other standards and regulations. However, information given in this document can be of assistance in meeting these standards and regulations. Conformance of data centres to the present document is covered in Clause 4.

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This document addresses the physical security of data centres based upon the criteria and classifications for “availability”, “security” and “energy efficiency enablement” within EN 50600 1. This document provides designations for the data centres spaces defined in EN 50600 1. This document specifies requirements and recommendations for those data centre spaces, and the systems employed within those spaces, in relation to protection against: a) unauthorized access addressing organizational and technological solutions; b) intrusion; c) fire events igniting within data centres spaces; d) environmental events (other than fire) within the data centre spaces which would affect the defined level of protection; e) environmental events outside the data centre spaces which would affect the defined level of protection. NOTE Constructional requirements and recommendations are provided by reference to EN 50600 2 1. Safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements are outside the scope of this document and are covered by other standards and regulations. However, the information given in this document can be of assistance in meeting these standards and regulations.

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This document provides requirements and recommendations for the type of risk assessment to be employed concerning seismic activity and earthquakes in relation to data centres. In addition, it describes design concepts that can be employed as mitigation actions within the construction, and other elements of design, of data centres.

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This EN specifies the so-called Energy Reuse Factor (ERF) as a KPI to quantify the reuse of the energy consumed in the data centre. The ERF does reflect the efficiency of the reuse process, however, the reuse process is not part of the data centre.

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This document: a) specifies the Energy Reuse Factor (ERF) as a KPI to quantify the reuse of the energy consumed in the data centre; b) defines the measurement, the calculation and the reporting of ERF; c) describes the application of ERF and its discrimination from Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE). The ERF does reflect the efficiency of the reuse process, which is not part of the data centre.

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This EN specifies the so-called Cooling Efficiency Ratio (CER), which is a key performance indicator for data centres, that indicates the effectiveness of a cooling system in a data centre.

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This document specifies the Cooling Efficiency Ratio (CER) as a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) to quantify the efficient use of energy to control the temperature of the spaces within the data centre. This document: a) defines the Cooling Efficiency Ratio (CER) of a data centre; b) describes the relationship of this KPI to a data centre’s infrastructure, information technology equipment and information technology operations; c) defines the measurement, the calculation and the reporting of the parameter; d) provides information on the correct interpretation of the CER. Annex A describes the correlation of CER and other KPIs. Annex B provides examples of the application of CER. Annex C introduces the parameters that affect CER. Annex D describes requirements and recommendations for derivatives of KPIs associated with CER.

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This European Standard addresses power supplies to, and power distribution within, data centres based upon the criteria and classifications for "availability", "physical security" and "energy efficiency enablement" within EN 50600 1.

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This document addresses environmental control within data centres based upon the criteria and
classifications for “availability”, “security” and “energy efficiency enablement” within EN 50600-1.
This document specifies requirements and recommendations for the following:
a) temperature control;
b) fluid movement control;
c) relative humidity control;
d) particulate control;
e) vibration;
f) physical security of environmental control systems.
Safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements are outside the scope of this European
Standard and are covered by other standards and regulations. However, information given in this European
Standard may be of assistance in meeting these standards and regulations.

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This European Standard:
a) details the issues to be addressed in a business risk and operating cost analysis enabling application of an appropriate classification of the data centre;
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 effective operation of telecommunications within 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 and infrastructure;
e) describes the general design principles for data centres upon which the requirements of the EN 50600 series are based including symbols, labels, coding in drawings, quality assurance and education.

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This Amendment will update EN 50600-4-2 requirements to re-align with the recent findings of JTC 1/SC 39 on this KPI.

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This Amendment will update EN 50600-4-3 requirements to re-align with the recent findings of JTC 1/SC 39 on this KPI.

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This Technical Report provides guidance to assist in the common application of the requirements
- of the data centre design process according the EN 50600-1
- of the data centre design according the EN 50600-2-X series
- for operation and management of data centres including the application and monitoring of KPIs according to the EN 50600-3-X series.

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This document offers users additional information on the background of the requirements and recommendations in the EN 50600 series. In addition it constitutes a guideline for the correct application and interpretation of these standards.

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This European Standard:
a)   defines the Renewable Energy Factor (REF) of a data centre;
b)   specifies a methodology to calculate and to present the REF;
c)   provides information on the correct interpretation of the REF.

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This European Standard specifies the following for the other standards in the EN 50600 4-X series:
a)   a common structure,
b)   definitions, terminology and boundary conditions for KPIs of data centre resource usage effectiveness and efficiency,
c)   common requirements for KPIs of data centre resource usage effectiveness and efficiency,
d)   common objectives for KPIs of the data centre resource effectiveness and efficiency,
e)   general information regarding the use of KPIs of data centre resource usage effectiveness and efficiency.

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This European Standard specifies the Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) as a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) to quantify the efficient use of energy in the form of electricity.
NOTE   See the Note 1 to entry in Definition 3.1.3.
This European Standard:
a)   defines the Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of a data centre;
b)   introduces PUE measurement categories;
c)   describes the relationship of this KPI to a data centre’s infrastructure, information technology equipment and information technology operations;
d)   defines the measurement, the calculation and the reporting of the parameter;
e)   provides information on the correct interpretation of the PUE.
PUE derivatives are described in Annex C.

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This European Standard specifies the Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) as a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) to quantify the efficient use of energy in the form of electricity. NOTE See the Note 1 to entry in Definition 3.1.3. This European Standard: a) defines the Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of a data centre; b) introduces PUE measurement categories; c) describes the relationship of this KPI to a data centre’s infrastructure, information technology equipment and information technology operations; d) defines the measurement, the calculation and the reporting of the parameter; e) provides information on the correct interpretation of the PUE. PUE derivatives are described in Annex C.

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This European Standard specifies the following for the other standards in the EN 50600 4-X series: a) a common structure, b) definitions, terminology and boundary conditions for KPIs of data centre resource usage effectiveness and efficiency, c) common requirements for KPIs of data centre resource usage effectiveness and efficiency, d) common objectives for KPIs of the data centre resource effectiveness and efficiency, e) general information regarding the use of KPIs of data centre resource usage effectiveness and efficiency.

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This European Standard: a) defines the Renewable Energy Factor (REF) of a data centre; b) specifies a methodology to calculate and to present the REF; c) provides information on the correct interpretation of the REF.

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This European Standard addresses the physical security of data centres based upon the criteria and classifications for “availability”, “security” and “energy efficiency enablement” within EN 50600-1.  This European Standard provides designations for the data centres spaces defined in EN 50600-1. This European Standard specifies requirements and recommendations for those data centre spaces, and the security systems employed within those spaces, in relation to protection against: a)   unauthorised access addressing constructional, organisational and technological solutions; b)   fire events internal to the data centre spaces; c)   other environmental events, other than fire, and including electromagnetic interference, vibration, flooding, gas and dust hazards which may exist     internal to the data centre spaces;    external to the data centre spaces. Safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements are outside the scope of this European Standard and are covered by other standards and regulations. However, information given in this European Standard may be of assistance in meeting these standards and regulations.

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1.1   Scope This European Standard specifies processes for management and operating of data centres. Primary focus is on operational processes to deliver the expected level of resilience, availability, security and energy efficiency. Secondary focus is on management processes to align the actual and future demand of users. Figure 2 shows an overview of all processes. In addition, the transition from planning and building to operating a data centre is considered as acceptance test process in Clause 4. Although the focus is not on Key Performance Indicators (KPI), KPI are provided with the processes where applicable. NOTE 1   Problem Management is not included and can be set up when needed. NOTE 2   Only processes specific for data centres are in the scope of this document. Business processes like people management, financial management etc. are out of scope. NOTE 3   Be aware of the required specific DC people skills.  1.2   Conformance For a data centre to conform to this European Standard: a)   It shall implement a data centre strategy process; b)   It shall implement the following priority 1 processes:    Operations management;    Incident management;    Security management;    Customer management. c)   It shall determine the PUE; d)   it shall comply with Operational Excellence level 1.

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This European Standard specifies processes for the management and operation of data centres. The primary focus of this standard is the operational processes necessary to deliver the expected level of resilience, availability, risk management, risk mitigation, capacity planning, security and energy efficiency. The secondary focus is on management processes to align the actual and future demands of users. Figure 2 shows an overview of related processes. The transition from planning and building to operation of a data centre is considered as part of the acceptance test process in Clause 6. (...) NOTE 1 Only processes specific for data centres are in the scope of this document. Business processes like people management, financial management, etc. are out of scope. NOTE 2 Specific skill sets are required of those working in and operating a data centre.

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2019-12-10: TC 108X decision: link GPSD was for sound pressure requirements personal music players. GPSD citation no longer needed because most music players are RED. Link citation under GPSD removed.
Corrigendum impacting CENELEC text: add revision link between EN 62368-1:2014 and EN 60065:2014 and EN 60950-1:2006.

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This European Standard addresses the wide range of telecommunications cabling infrastructures within data
centres based upon the criteria and classifications for “availability” within EN 50600-1.
This European Standard specifies requirements and recommendations for the following:
a) information technology and network telecommunications cabling (e.g. SAN and LAN);
b) general information technology cabling to support the operation of the data centre;
c) telecommunications cabling to monitor and control, as appropriate, power distribution, environmental
control and physical security of the data centre;
d) other building automation cabling;
e) pathways, spaces and enclosures for the telecommunications cabling infrastructures.
Safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements are outside the scope of this European
Standard and are covered by other standards and regulations. However, information given in this European
Standard may be of assistance in meeting these standards and regulations.

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This Technical Report contains a list of terms and definitions to be used in standardization deliverables in the field of broadband deployment. These terms and definitions are taken from both published and draft deliverables that were/are being developed by CLC/TC 215 and ETSI/TC ATTM, respectively. NOTE   CLC/TC 215 and ETSI/TC ATTM intended to examine the harmonization of differing terms and definitions in the future.

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This Technical Report contains a list of terms and definitions to be used in standardization deliverables in the field of broadband deployment. These terms and definitions are taken from both published and draft deliverables that were/are being developed by CLC/TC 215 and ETSI/TC ATTM, respectively. NOTE CLC/TC 215 and ETSI/TC ATTM intended to examine the harmonization of differing terms and definitions in the future.

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This European Standard addresses the construction of buildings and other structures which provide accommodation for data centres based upon the criteria and classification for “physical security” within EN 50600-1 in support of availability.
This European Standard specifies requirements and recommendations for the following:
a) location and site selection;
b) building construction;
c) building configuration;
d) fire protection;
e) quality construction measures.
Safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements are outside the scope of this European Standard and are covered by other standards and regulations. However, information given in this European Standard may be of assistance in meeting these standards and regulations. Conformance of data centres to the present document is covered in Clause 4.

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This document is a compilation of recommended practices for improving the environmental sustainability of both new and existing data centres. Environmental impacts consider not just those associated with electricity but also water usage and other pollutants.
It is recognized that the practices included are not universally applicable to all scales and business models of data centres or be undertaken by all parties involved in data centre operation, ownership or use.

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This document is a compilation of recommended Practices for improving the energy management (i.e. reduction of energy consumption and/or increases in energy efficiency) of data centres. It is historically aligned with the EU Code of Conduct for Data Centre Energy Efficiency (CoC) scheme operated by the Directorate-General Joint Research Centre (DG JRC) of the European Commission (EC).
It is recognized that the Practices included might not be universally applicable to all scales and business models of data centres or be undertaken by all parties involved in data centre operation, ownership or use.

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This Technical Report provides recommended practices to implement and assess, by means of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), environmental sustainability in data centres.

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This document is a compilation of recommended Practices for improving the energy management (i.e. reduction of energy consumption and/or increases in energy efficiency) of data centres. It is aligned with the EU Code of Conduct for Data Centre Energy Efficiency (CoC) scheme operated by the Directorate-General Joint Research Centre (DG JRC) of the European Commission (EC).
It is recognized that the Practices included might not be universally applicable to all scales and business models of data centres or be undertaken by all parties involved in data centre operation, ownership or use.

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This European Standard addresses environmental control within data centres based upon the criteria and classifications for “availability”, “security” and “energy efficiency enablement” within EN 50600 1.
This European Standard specifies requirements and recommendations for the following:
a)   temperature control,
b)   fluid movement control,
c)   relative humidity control,
d)   particulate control,
e)   vibration,
f)   floor layout and equipment locations,
g)   energy saving practices,
h)   physical security of environmental control systems.
For issues related to electromagnetic environment, see prEN 50600 2 5.

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This European Standard addresses power supplies to, and power distribution within, data centres based upon the criteria and classifications for “availability”, “physical security” and “energy efficiency enablement” within EN 50600-1.This European Standard specifies requirements and recommendations for the following:
a) power supplies to data centres;
b) power distribution systems within data centres;
c) facilities for both normal and emergency lighting;
d) equipotential bonding and earthing;
e) lightning protection;
f) devices for the measurement of the power consumption characteristics at points along the power distribution system and their integration within management tools. Safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements are outside the scope of this European Standard and are covered by other standards and regulations. However, information given in this European Standard may be of assistance in meeting these standards and regulations. Conformance of data centres to the present document is covered in Clause 4.

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This European Standard: a) details the issues to be addressed in a business risk and operating cost analysis enabling application of an appropriate classification of the data centre; 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 effective operation of telecommunications within data centres; d) specifies a classification system, based upon the key criteria of “availability”, “security” and “energyefficiency” over the planned lifetime of the data centre, for the provision of effective facilities and infrastructure; e) describes the general design principles for data centres upon which the requirements of the EN 50600 series are based including symbols, labels, coding in drawings, quality assurance and education; 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 and associated configuration issues are outside the scope of this European Standard; 2) safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements (covered by other standards and regulations. However, information given in this European Standard may be of assistance in meeting these standards and regulations).

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2015-05-12 - BT Decision approved for Corrigendum to add revision link
2015-02-02: Corrigendum needed to add revision link between EN 62368-1:2014 and EN 60065:2014 and EN 60950-1:2006

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This European Standard addresses power supplies to, and power distribution within, data centres based upon the criteria and classifications for "availability", "physical security" and "energy efficiency enablement" within EN 50600 1.

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This European Standard addresses environmental control within data centres based upon the criteria and classifications for "availability", "security" and "energy efficiency enablement" within EN 50600 1

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This European Standard: a) details the issues to be addressed in a business risk and operating cost analysis enabling application of an appropriate classification of the data centre; 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 effective operation of telecommunications within 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 and infrastructure; e) describes the general design principles for data centres upon which the requirements of the EN 50600 series are based including symbols, labels, coding in drawings, quality assurance and education.

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This Amendment will update EN 50600-4-2 requirements to re-align with the recent findings of JTC 1/SC 39 on this KPI.

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This Amendment will update EN 50600-4-3 requirements to re-align with the recent findings of JTC 1/SC 39 on this KPI.

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This document is a compilation of recommended Practices for improving the energy management (i.e. reduction of energy consumption and/or increases in energy efficiency) of data centres. It is historically aligned with the EU Code of Conduct for Data Centre Energy Efficiency (CoC) scheme operated by the Directorate-General Joint Research Centre (DG JRC) of the European Commission (EC). It is recognized that the Practices included might not be universally applicable to all scales and business models of data centres or be undertaken by all parties involved in data centre operation, ownership or use.

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This document is a compilation of recommended practices for improving the environmental sustainability of both new and existing data centres. Environmental impacts consider not just those associated with electricity but also water usage and other pollutants. It is recognized that the practices included are not universally applicable to all scales and business models of data centres or be undertaken by all parties involved in data centre operation, ownership or use.

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