This part of IEC 60950 specifies requirements for information technology equipment (ITE) with
self contained data storage systems that contain hazardous moving parts. These data storage
systems are typically large enough to permit a person to enter completely, however, the
systems also include similar large equipment permitting complete limb or head access to the
area containing hazardous moving parts. These requirements are additional to the relevant
requirements in IEC 60950-1. The maximum three dimensional reach of a cartridge accessory
assembly typically has a minimum motion envelop of 0,75 m3 or more.
The equipments shall be installed in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION, such as a data centre.
The exceptions for 2.1.3 and 4.5.4 noted in 1.2.7.3 of IEC 60950-1 do not apply to this Part 23.
NOTE 1 An example of equipment covered by this scope is an automated information mass storage and retrieval
system that uses integral hazardous moving parts for the handling of recorded media (for example, tape cartridges,
tape cassettes, optical disks, etc.) and similar functions.
BS EN 60950-23:2006 Referenced Document
IEC 61058-1 Switches for appliances - Part 1: General requirements*, 2016-07-20 Update
BS EN 60950-23:2006 history
0000 BS EN 60950-23:2006(2009)
2006BS EN 60950-23:2006 Information technology equipment - Safety - Large data storage equipment