Government and commercial data centers are densely packed with servers, routers, power supplies, and network switches, making them susceptible to both electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). Such interferences tend to come from both internal and external sources, including improperly shielded equipment, nearby broadcast towers, industrial machinery and purposeful criminal activity. Left unaddressed, EMI and RFI can degrade performance, corrupt data, and jeopardize both uptime and information security.

To defend against these risks, data centers have turned to advanced shielding solutions, like shielded panels and connector gaskets, that reduce the likelihood of signal infiltration or leakage. This creates a more controlled electromagnetic environment to not only preserve system performance, but also help data centers meet evolving security and compliance requirements.

This white paper will address the following:

• Data Center Shielding
• Design Principles of Shielding Technologies
• Types of Data Center Shielding Products
• Who Benefits From Data Center Enclosure Shielding?
• TEMPEST Shielding
• Regulatory and Compliance Considerations