Standardised port (refurbished equipment)
Level: Core
Details
- Type:
- Technical specification
- ID:
- 11547
- Group:
- Reused or remanufactured IT equipment
Criterion text
The equipment shall be equipped with at least one fixed, standardised USB Type-C™ connector (port) for data transfer that is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 in accordance with IEC 62680-1-3 or an equivalent standard.
Verification
Upon request, the supplier shall be ready to present one of the following; for example:
-
Documentation showing that the requirement is met, such as a product information sheet, a manual etc.
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Labelling that meets the requirement, such as valid certification in accordance with
- TCO Certified for notebooks
- TCO Certified for desktops
- TCO Certified for all-in-one PCs
Proposed follow-up
Labelling
If the requirement is verified by a label, check that there is valid certification for the product. This can be verified on the environmental certification website, TCO Certified.
Spot checks
Carry out spot checks to ensure that the equipment has a standardised port in accordance with the requirement.
Information about the criterion
The requirement is recommended for the following refurbished equipment:
- laptops
- desktop and all-in-one computers
Environmental goals
Agenda 2030
Versions history
The version date indicates when the sustainability criterion was created or last updated. Last reviewed dated tells when we last checked that the sustainability criterion still is relevant.
- Current ID
- 11547
- Version date
- 2023-02-08
- Review date
- 2026-07-07