In response to the requirements of the 12th Five-Year Development Plan of the Telecommunication Industry released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China to promote the green and healthy development of data centers, China Quality Certification Centre (CQC), closely following the development trend of cloud computing and big data applications, has launched a certification service scheme for data center site infrastructure. Covering construction, fire protection, location, equipment layout, structure, environment, electricity, air conditioning, monitoring system and other aspects, CQC provides clients with comprehensive and full-process certification services to help them control quality and enhance competitiveness.

I. Application Scope:

Data center site infrastructure (Category No.: 001048)

II. Certification Mode:

Testing + on-site audit and witness testing + post-certification supervision

III. Certification Result:

Date center site infrastructure consists of three grades:

Basic (GB50174 Grade C);

Standard (GB50174 Grade B);

Enhanced (GB50174 Grade A);

IV. Technical Specifications:

CQC1312-2017 Technical Specifications for Data Center Site Infrastructure Certification

V. Implementation Rules:

CQC13-541203-2017 Implementation Rules for Data Center Site Infrastructure Certification

VI. Application Materials:

Data Center Site Infrastructure Certification Application

Data Center Site Infrastructure Description Report

VII. Certification Process:

Application Processes

1. Submit application and required documents

2. Application review and test plan development by CQC

3. Carry out testing and onsite witness testing and issue reports by CQC

4. Conformity assessment by CQC

5. Payment of applicant

6. Certificate issuance