Data centres

Physical perimeter protection for data centres

The CER Directive and international audit standards require documented and certified perimeter protection. Pur-ait supplies solutions for demanding data centres.

Why Pur-ait

Certified expertise

LPS 1175 certified products for data centre security audits

Perimeter security in line with the CER Directive as part of overall risk management

Ready-to-commission deliveries for data centre and server hall projects

Products

Suitable products

358 High Security Fence

Betafence Securifor 2D

Betafence Securifor 3D

Betafence Securifor 4D

Betafence Securifor Defender

Betafence Securifor Super 10

Betafence Blokad Securifor Super 10

Palifor

Blokade Palifor

Crash-Rated Gates

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Key considerations

Typical requirements

Physical perimeter protection is the first line of defence. It must meet the requirements of both technical standards (LPS 1175) and regulation (CER Directive, NIS2).

Access control must log every entry and respond to exceptions automatically. Full-height turnstiles and sliding gates handle pedestrian traffic, and automated sliding gates handle vehicle traffic.

Pur-ait coordinates the delivery with the construction schedule and carries out the installation as part of the main contract or as a separate delivery.

Frequently asked questions

Data centres

What perimeter security level is required for a data centre?

Data centres belong to the digital infrastructure sector of the CER Directive, and the highest perimeter security level (level 3) is recommended for them. In practice this means a high security fence, either 358 type mesh or an LPS 1175 certified Betafence Securifor mesh fence or Palifor palisade. The final level is determined by the site’s risk assessment and the client’s information security policy.

How is perimeter protection integrated with access control and surveillance?

Sliding gates, speed bi-folding gates and full-height turnstiles are connected to the data centre’s access control with RFID, biometric or PIN identification. The gate logic supports dual authentication (a mantrap-type interlock), event logs and integration with video surveillance and the intruder alarm system.

What do LPS 1175 classes A1 and B3 mean for a data centre?

A1 means that the fence withstands category A hand tools for at least 1 minute, and B3 means it withstands category B power tools for at least 3 minutes. In data centres, B3 gives guards and the authorities a realistic response time before the fence is breached. The standard also helps meet the requirements of clients’ information security audits (e.g. ISO 27001, Tier classifications).

Does a data centre also need vehicle impact protection?

If the risk assessment identifies a vehicle attack as a threat, crash-tested solutions such as Blokade Palifor (ISO 22343) or bollards in front of critical gates are used. The protection is targeted at driving routes and entrances, not necessarily the entire perimeter.

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