A data center encompasses an array of components, including storage systems, virtualization platforms, communication infrastructure, equipment, network security services, and more. In today’s digital landscape, data centers serve as hubs for offering network-based information and services across the internet, intranet, extranet, and other networks, catering to the needs of organizations, companies, and individuals.
Traditionally, data centers are facilities primarily designed for storing data, housing numerous servers and necessary equipment. This central role in data management leads to their designation as data centers. However, the advent of innovative concepts like modular data centers, which incorporate modules or pre-fabricated containers that can be deployed in outdoor or various locations, calls for the reevaluation of existing standards, such as TIA942.