| Definition: | structure, or group of structures, dedicated to the centralized accommodation, interconnection and operation of information technology and network telecommunications equipment providing data storage, processing and transport services together with all the facilities and infrastructures for power distribution and environmental control together with the necessary levels of resilience and security required to provide the desired service availability Note 1 to entry: A structure can consist of multiple buildings and/or spaces with specific functions to support the primary function. Note 2 to entry: The boundaries of the structure or space considered the data centre, which includes the information and communication technology equipment and supporting environmental controls, can be defined within a larger structure or building.
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