What is BS EN 50600-4-1 - Data centre facilities and infrastructures about?
BS EN 50600-4-1 is the first subpart of the fourth part of the multi-series standard that is applicable to data centre facilities and infrastructures.
BS EN 50600-4-1 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.
Who is this BS EN 50600-4-1 - Data centre facilities and infrastructures for?
BS EN 50600-4-1 on management and operational information for data centre facilities and infrastructures is useful for:
- Owners, facility managers, ICT managers, project managers, main contractors 
- Architects, consultants, building designers and builders, system and installation designers 
- Facility and infrastructure integrators, suppliers of equipment 
- Installers, maintainers
Why should you use BS EN 50600-4-1 - Data centre facilities and infrastructures?
Needs and objectives influence the design of data centres in terms of building construction, power distribution, environmental control and physical security. Effective management and operational information are required to monitor the achievement of the defined needs and objectives.
BS EN 50600-4-1 specifies requirements and recommendations to support you with the design, planning, procurement, integration, installation, operation and maintenance of facilities and infrastructures within data centres.
Overall, BS EN 50600-4-1 help you to operate a data centre in a safe and efficient manner.
