NAS Devices and Network Storage Under IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 BIS Registration
Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices and related network storage equipment fall under IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 for BIS CRS registration, migrating from IS 13252.
Products Covered
- Home and SMB NAS devices (2-bay, 4-bay, 8-bay)
- Enterprise NAS and SAN systems (within voltage scope)
- RAID enclosures
- Network video recorders (NVR) with storage
- Backup appliances
Power Classification
NAS power consumption varies significantly: a 2-bay home NAS may be 20-30W (PS2), while an 8-bay enterprise NAS with multiple drives running can easily exceed 100W. Large enterprise NAS with hot-swap drive bays and dual PSUs can approach or exceed 240W (PS3 territory).
Hot-Swap Drive Bays
NAS devices with hot-swap drive bays have exposed drive connector contacts during drive swap. IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 evaluates the safety of these exposed contacts — they must not present a shock hazard when a drive is removed during operation.
Network Port Safety
The Ethernet ports on NAS devices connect to building network infrastructure. IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 evaluates network port safety — the requirement that a fault in the network cabling cannot cause dangerous voltages to appear at the NAS chassis that a user might touch.
Cooling and 24/7 Operation
NAS devices typically operate 24/7. Thermal evaluation must reflect continuous operation steady-state temperatures — not just initial temperatures after power-on. The thermal tests must run long enough to confirm the device reaches and maintains safe temperatures in steady state.
Migration
Most home/SMB NAS: PS2, straightforward migration. Enterprise NAS above 240VA: PS3 requirements. Start migration immediately to avoid 2027-28 lab backlogs. HOT handles IS 62368 NAS testing.
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