Planning and inventory for a server room move
We start with a walk-through or a photo review of the room. Each server, switch, firewall, patch panel, UPS and storage device is recorded with make, model, serial number and rack position, and we note which systems depend on each other so they are powered down and brought back in a sensible order. The inventory becomes the checklist for pickup, delivery and re-install.
Labeling cables, racks and ports
Cables, ports, racks and devices are labeled before anything is unplugged, and the layout is photographed. That record lets your team or your IT provider reconnect the new room quickly, without guessing which cable went where. Small offices often skip this step, and it is the one that saves the most time on move day.
Anti-static packing, shock protection and crating
Servers and network gear go into anti-static packaging with shock protection, and drives stay with their chassis unless the plan says otherwise. Small racks can move upright and braced, and fragile or high-value items are crated. Workstations, monitors and printers are padded and labeled by user or desk so they arrive at the right location.
Air-ride trucks, liftgate and inside delivery
Equipment travels on air-ride trucks, strapped and blanket wrapped, in a sealed load checked against the inventory at each handoff. We use a liftgate when the building has no dock and deliver inside to the new server room or suite. Elevator reservations, building access rules and certificates of insurance for the property manager are arranged ahead of the move.
Chain of custody and insurance
Serial numbers, photos and signed handoffs give you a clear custody record from the old room to the new one. Insurance and declared value are agreed in the written scope before the move, so there are no surprises on the day.
Selling old gear instead of moving it
A move is a good time to retire hardware you no longer need. Our equipment buy back program buys servers, storage, network gear and racks, and pays in cash or applies a credit toward the move. Equipment we do not buy can be handled through IT equipment decommissioning.
For larger rooms, see our server relocation and colocation migration pages, and read what affects data center relocation cost.
