| Feature | TIA-942-B (2017) | TIA-942-C (Current) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 15 kW | 50 kW (with liquid assist) | | Cooling Standard | Air-cooled focus | Liquid & Air hybrid focus | | Copper Cabling | Cat 6A (10GbE) | Cat 8 (25/40GbE) | | Fiber Connectors | LC, SC | LC, MPO-12, MPO-16, SN, MDC | | Security Scope | Physical only | Physical + OT network cybersecurity |
The standard, released in May 2024 , is the latest evolution of the global benchmark for data center infrastructure. It supersedes the previous "B" version (2017) to address modern demands like Artificial Intelligence (AI), edge computing, and sustainability. Data Center Infrastructure Report: ANSI/TIA-942-C 1. Executive Summary tia942c pdf full
If you don't need the entire 180-page document: | Feature | TIA-942-B (2017) | TIA-942-C (Current)