What is IEC TS 62966‑3 about?
IEC TS 62966‑3 defines the requirements for the operational and personal safety of aisle containments for IT cabinets.
The aim is to provide physical security for the IT equipment installed in the containment using the criteria availability and safety.
The requirements described in IEC TS 62966‑3 are also intended to ensure that it is possible for authorized personnel to enter and remain in the containment (as accessible equipment) and to maintain or upgrade the systems installed in the containment without risk. It should also be possible to evacuate the containment quickly and safely at any time, especially in the event of a fire or any other hazardous situation, whilst reducing the health risk to personnel to a minimum.
Note: IEC TS 62966‑3 does not apply to ordinary persons when using installations and equipment.
Who is IEC TS 62966‑3 for?
IEC TS 62966‑3 on aspects of operational and personal safety in aisle containment is useful for:
- Organizations with their own server rooms
- IT support technicians and engineers
- Private security firms
- IT equipment maintenance personnel
- Architects
Why should you use IEC TS 62966‑3?
The mechanical parts of the aisle containment shall be free of sharp edges, burrs, etc., that could present a safety hazard to personnel involved in their assembly, installation, use or maintenance.
IEC TS 62966‑3 serves as a guide for consideration from a safety viewpoint of the dimensional and air conditioning aspects of cold and hot aisle containment in data centres. The guidelines of IEC TS 62966‑3 ensure that all safety requirements like server room airflow, appropriate dimensions, fire safety are taken into consideration for the safety of the maintenance and installation personnel of this electronic equipment.
