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Accelerated Computing = Accelerated Contamination Risk

AI Data Centres require ISO 14644. Modern AI infrastructure — powered by NVIDIA’s latest H100, B200, and SuperNIC platforms — is driving unprecedented compute density. GPU clusters are hotter, faster, and more sensitive than traditional server rooms.

This means data centre hygiene standards are no longer optional. Fine dust contamination poses a growing threat to:

• GPU and server cooling performance
• Fan longevity
• PCB and chip-level reliability
• Airflow efficiency and energy costs
• Equipment warranty and compliance requirements

To protect AI infrastructure, NVIDIA now specifies that environments housing advanced GPU platforms must meet ISO 14644-1 Class 8 cleanliness standards.

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What is ISO 14644-1 Class 8?

ISO 14644-1 is the global standard for cleanroom air quality. Class 8 defines the maximum allowable concentration of airborne particles to prevent damage, clogging, and overheating.

In practice, Class 8 compliance means controlled limits on particles down to 0.5 microns — smaller than the width of a human hair — ensuring hardware environments remain free from harmful airborne contamination.

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NVIDIA Cleanliness Requirements: Why This Matters

NVIDIA’s data-centre documentation for platforms including:

• DGX SuperPOD (H100)
• DGX B200 Systems
• NVIDIA ConnectX-6 & ConnectX-8 SuperNICs
• NVIDIA/Mellanox Networking Switches

specifies that the rack area must meet ISO 14644-1 Class 8 cleanliness levels for operation.

This is Why? AI Data Centres Require ISO 14644-1

Because AI systems:

• Draw high airflow volumes across densely packed electronics
• Operate at higher thermal loads
• Use accelerated interconnects sensitive to particle interference
• Run at mission-critical utilization around the clock

Dust isn’t just dirt — it’s a thermal insulator and conductor killer.
Left unchecked, it causes:

• Cooling inefficiency & thermal throttling
• Fan overspin and burnout
• Corrosion from hygroscopic or metallic particles
• PCB shorts and signal interference
• Increased downtime and maintenance cost
• Premature system failures

With the cost of enterprise GPUs and AI networking running into millions of pounds, ISO-compliant cleaning is a risk-mitigation strategy, not a luxury.

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What ISO 14644-1 Class 8 Cleaning Involves

Professional data-centre cleaning to ISO Class 8 standards includes:

• HEPA-filtered particulate control
• Anti-static vacuum systems
• Controlled airflow cleaning techniques
• Surface particle removal and containment
• Server rack & cable pathway cleaning
• Raised floor & sub-floor contamination extraction
• Environmental monitoring & cleanliness certification

The result is an environment aligned with AI-grade GPU manufacturer requirements, including NVIDIA.

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How IT Cleaning Ltd Helps You Achieve Compliance

At IT Cleaning Ltd, we specialise in ISO-standard data-centre cleaning services designed to protect high-density compute environments.

We support organisations deploying NVIDIA-powered workloads including:

• AI research facilities
• Enterprise AI clusters
• Government & defence compute environments
• Hyperscale and colocation data centres
• Edge and HPC facilities

Our guarantees:

• Compliance with ISO 14644-1 Class 8 standards
• Trained & certified data-centre engineers
• Full contamination reporting
• Non-disruptive cleaning during live operation
• Anti-static and HEPA-grade processes
• Enhanced protection for GPU-dense environments

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Preparing for an NVIDIA (AI)-Powered Future

AI infrastructure is only becoming more powerful — and more sensitive.
Dust and contamination are now real business risks to availability, safety, and asset longevity.

If you’re deploying or hosting NVIDIA GPU clusters, the message is clear:

ISO-level environmental hygiene is now part of your AI strategy.

Use our free ISO 14644 Class 8 Check list to see if your Data Centre will comply.