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 ISO/IEC TS 22237 series are based including symbols, labels, coding in drawings, quality assurance and education.

1) the selection of information technology and network telecommunications equipment, software and associated configuration issues;

2) safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements (covered by other standards and regulations). However, information given in the ISO/IEC TS 22237 series may be of assistance in meeting these standards and regulations).