Data Centre Door Considerations

Why Steel, Fire, Security, and Airtightness Matter in Date Centres

In the high-stakes environment of a data centre, doors are more than mere passageways — they’re a critical line of defence. From safeguarding equipment to containing fire and preserving environmental control, every opening must be purpose-built.

1. Fire Safety & Fire-Rated Performance

Fire containment is paramount, especially in areas like battery, electrical, and engineering rooms. Tekta offers a range of fire-resilient solutions, from hinged doors to curtains and roller shutters, including offerings like Pyrodor Fireroll, Pyrodor Flex and Traffidor Pass, with capabilities up to 120 minutes fire integrity. These doors should also be certified under European Norms EN 1634-1 and EN 16034, while ensuring compatibility with modular wall systems like Eurobond Firemaster panels.

2. Security & Forced-Entry Protection

Data centres require elevated security standards. Tekta’s Traffidor Secure doors offer reinforced performance for exterior applications. Moreover, European Resistance Classes (RC2–RC4 under EN 1627) protect against forced entry threats. Doors must accommodate access control technologies—biometric readers, card swipes, electronic locks, integrated seamlessly for audit trails and secure operations.

3. Airtightness & Environmental Control

Maintaining conditioned airflow integrity within server halls is essential to avoid inefficiencies and cooling failures. Tekta’s doors are tested for airtightness in compliance with EN 12207, helping preserve environmental control and temperature stability.

4. Other Operational & Design Considerations

• Raised Flooring Compatibility: Doors must function effectively over raised access floors and support physical durability without relying on subfloor support.

• Door Types & Functionality: From hinged doors for compartmentalisation, fire curtains and shutters for flexible open-plan or storage areas, to auto-closing, soft-close, or breakout capability for safety, Tekta’s diverse range covers varied operational demands.

Overview

Choosing the right doors for a data centre isn’t an afterthought, it’s a strategic decision anchored in safety, security, environmental control, and long-term resilience. Tekta’s steel door portfolio, featuring fire-rated hinged doors like Traffidor Pass and Secure, robust roller shutters, and dynamic fire curtains, addresses this full spectrum of requirements. By combining high fire ratings (up to 4 hours), certified airtightness, and seamless integration with security systems, their solutions enable data centre operators to build environments that are safe, efficient, and future-ready. When designing or upgrading your facility, specifying doors that are tested, certified, and tailored to data centre demands will ensure peace of mind and continuity.