MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) is the average operating time expected between failures of a repairable component, derived from reliability data or field experience. In data center engineering it helps compare equipment, predict failure rates and, combined with repair time, calculate availability, guiding decisions on redundancy levels and maintenance strategy for critical plant.
Category: Resilience & Availability · Subcategory: Business Continuity · Part of the AIDC Technical Terminology reference.