What is a requirement for both CCTV cameras and recording equipment?

Security systems, including CCTV cameras and their associated recording equipment, are considered critical infrastructure for a data centre. To ensure their continuous operation and prevent security lapses during a power failure, they must be connected to an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). A loss of power to either the cameras or the recorder would render the entire surveillance system useless, creating a significant vulnerability. Therefore, providing a reliable, conditioned power source is a fundamental requirement for maintaining the integrity of the physical security posture of the facility.

A. There is no industry standard that mandates using the same brand; interoperability protocols like ONVIF allow for mixing brands.

B. Cameras must be placed where surveillance is needed (e.g., entrances, perimeters), not just inside the computer room.

D. This statement is incorrect; cameras are critical for monitoring both internal secure areas and external perimeters.

1. ANSI/TIA-942-B. (2017). Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers. Section 7.4, "Security," specifies requirements for electronic security systems. It implies the need for high availability, which is achieved by connecting to reliable power sources like UPS, consistent with the rating level of the data centre.

2. Eaton. (2011). Eaton Data Center Handbook. White Paper. Section 4, "Power Chain," page 4-2, discusses connecting critical loads, including security systems, to the UPS to ensure uptime during utility outages.