A data center move is one of the highest-risk projects an IT team will ever run. You need data center movers who understand that every hour of downtime costs money, and that every rack holds equipment your business depends on.
Data Center Relocation Experts plans and executes data center moves with 20+ years in moving & logistics and 500+ equipment relocations completed. We move racks, servers, storage, network equipment and power gear – across town, across the country, or internationally.
What to expect from professional data center movers
Hiring data center movers should take work off your plate, not add to it. Our team handles:
- Move planning – sequencing, timelines, downtime windows and contingency steps.
- Inventory and labeling – every device logged, photographed and tagged.
- De-installation – powering down, cable labeling, de-racking.
- Packing – anti-static and shock-aware materials, crating or palletizing.
- Transportation – dedicated, secure trucks with chain-of-custody documentation.
- Delivery and re-installation support – equipment placed and ready for your team to bring online.
Every kind of datacenter move
No two datacenter move projects are alike. We support:
- Colocation to colocation moves
- On-premise to colocation migrations
- Data center consolidations that combine multiple sites into one
- Partial moves of specific racks or systems
- Phased data center moves spread across several weekends
- Hardware moves to the cloud transition – retiring on-premise gear as workloads move to the cloud
How we move a data center
- Discovery – your equipment, sites, dependencies and target dates.
- Planning – move groups, sequence, access rules and rollback steps.
- Pre-move prep – inventory, labeling and documentation.
- Move execution – de-install, pack, load, transport, deliver.
- Re-installation – racks and devices placed for power-up and testing.
- Close-out – inventory reconciled and the move documented.
Need help planning? Read our Data Center Relocation Project Plan and Data Center Move Checklist.
Data center relocation companies vs. general movers
Not all data center relocation companies are equal. A general mover may have trucks but no process for sensitive electronics. An IT consultant may have the process but subcontract the trucks. We bring both together, so one team is accountable from planning through delivery.
We can also work alongside your own data center relocation consultants or internal project managers. We fit into your plan, follow your move groups and communicate in real time on move day.
Extra services for your data center moves
- Equipment buy back – we buy servers, storage, network gear and racks/UPS/power equipment, paying cash or credit toward your move.
- Surplus and salvage shipping – FTL and LTL from 1 to 21 pallets, including state-to-state shipping to recyclers and ITAD partners.
- International relocation – moves across borders.
- Storage – short-term holding between move phases.
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Data Center Movers FAQ
How much notice do data center movers need?
The more the better. Larger data center moves are best planned several weeks to a few months ahead. Smaller moves can sometimes be scheduled faster – call us to check availability.
Can you move our data center over a weekend?
Yes. Many data center moves are scheduled over nights and weekends to limit business downtime.
Do you move fully loaded racks?
When the rack and equipment are rated for it, yes. Otherwise we de-rack and pack devices separately for safety.
Do you work with our consultants or IT team?
Yes. We can work alongside your internal IT team and outside consultants and follow their move plan.
Do you offer international data center moves?
Yes – domestic and international.
How do I get a quote to move my data center?
Request a free quote online or call (866) 216-7742.