Reliable Performance Under Critical Conditions
The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) conducts vibration testing on data center equipment to protect structural integrity and help ensure reliable operational performance under stress, including shock, drop, dwell, tumble, and seismic conditions.
Hard drives, connectors, and circuit boards are sensitive to micro-movements. In data centers, vibrations from HVAC systems, high-density racks, and building infrastructure are common. Over time, persistent vibrations can cause fatigue, loosen fasteners, and result in long-term component degradation and microscopic damage.
High-speed processors and storage devices must also remain stable and maintain performance under both expected and unexpected stress. Vibration testing for data center equipment can identify weak mounting structures, fragile joints, or connectors, helping determine where reinforcements are needed to improve shock absorption.
Why Does Data Center Equipment Need Vibration Testing?
Vibration testing is essential for data center equipment to confirm that critical systems can withstand continuous low-level vibration and shock without performance loss or failure.
Data center equipment must meet established standards to ensure system stability, data integrity, and server uptime. Compliance with NEBS (Network Equipment-Building Systems), IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), and other key specifications is required.
Our Data Center Vibration Testing Specifications
At ATS, we offer on-site and in-lab services, supported by an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system and multiple ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditations. Common vibration specifications requested by our clients include, but are not limited to:
- MIL-STD-810
- RTCA/DO-160
- IEC 60068-2-27
- IEC 60068-2-64
- IEEE 344
Types of Data Center Vibration Testing
Depending on the component or application, our team of trained experts uses various methods to meet client-specific needs. No matter the data center’s phase, we meet virtually all vibration testing requirements, including quality assurance, failure analysis, and regulatory compliance.
Some of our data center equipment vibration testing methods include:
- Classic Shock
- Combined Temp/Vibration Exposure
- Engine-Mounted Vibration
- Earthquake Simulation
- Dwell
- Field Data Acquisition
- Nuclear Seismic Testing
- Resonance Search and Dwell
- Rough Handling
- Seismic Testing
- Shock, Drop, and Tumble
- Sine on Random
- Transportation Vibration
Setting the Standard for Data Center Testing
Founded in 1967, ATS has been a trusted partner for testing, inspection, certification, and calibration (TICC) services across a variety of industries.
Since joining SGS in 2026 to better serve our global TICC clients, we have expanded our services and capabilities worldwide. We now provide comprehensive support for data centers at every stage, from vibration testing of critical equipment for transport to construction and ongoing maintenance. Some of our data center testing services include, but are not limited to:
- Data Center NDT Services
- Data Center Inspection Services
- Data Center Calibration Services
- Data Center Materials Testing
- Data Center Environmental Testing
- Data Center Predictive Maintenance
Contact Us
At ATS, partnership is rooted in everything we do. If your organization requires vibration testing for data center equipment or any other specialized testing services, our team is ready to help. Submit a web request form or call us directly today at +1 (888) 287-5227 to get started.
