Can you move a UPS with the batteries installed?

Sometimes. It depends on the battery type, the weight and the carrier rules. Many units are moved with battery modules removed and shipped separately. We confirm the method in the plan, using your vendor guidance.

Who disconnects and reconnects the power?

A licensed electrician or your equipment vendor handles the electrical disconnection and reconnection. We coordinate the timing and handle the equipment itself.

Do you provide liftgate and inside delivery?

Yes. Liftgate and inside delivery are written into the scope when the dock is not at truck height or the equipment has to reach an electrical room or data hall.

Do you buy used UPS and power equipment?

Yes. Our buy back program buys UPS and power equipment, servers, storage, network gear and racks, paid in cash or as a credit toward your move.

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UPS and power equipment moving

UPS and Power Equipment Moving

UPS systems, battery cabinets, PDUs and power distribution equipment are among the heaviest items in a data center, and they cannot simply be tipped onto a pallet. Data Center Relocation Experts plans and moves UPS and power equipment with the right lifting gear, protective packing and delivery equipment, and coordinates the schedule with your electricians and facilities team.

We bring 20+ years in moving and logistics and 500+ equipment relocations completed to every move. Disconnecting and reconnecting electrical feeds is done by your licensed electrician or equipment vendor. We manage the planning, handling and transport around that work.

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Planning, weights and inventory

We start by recording each unit: make, model, serial number, dimensions and weight, plus battery type and whether batteries are installed. Weight and size decide the lifting method, the truck and the route, and we check doorways, elevators, ramps and floor loading at both ends before the quote is final. Rack-mounted units and PDUs are inventoried like any other rack equipment.

Batteries and regulated freight

Batteries can be treated as regulated freight, so we confirm the battery type, whether it stays installed and what the carrier rules require before booking. Battery modules are often removed and moved separately from the frame, which also cuts weight. Your vendor can advise on how a particular unit should be shipped.

Labeling, packing and shock protection

Frames, battery modules, bypass cabinets and cables are labeled so the system can be reassembled in the right order. Units are strapped to pallets or skids, corners are protected and surfaces are blanket wrapped. Smaller power gear gets anti-static and shock protection, and anything high value or leaving the country goes into custom crating.

Rigging, liftgate and inside delivery

Heavy units move with pallet jacks, ramps and rigging where needed. We use a liftgate when the dock is not at truck height, and equipment goes inside to the electrical room or data hall. If a move needs a crane or specialist rigging, it is planned in advance and written into the scope instead of being discovered on the day.

Air-ride trucks, chain of custody and insurance

Power equipment travels on air-ride trucks, secured against shifting, in sealed loads checked against the inventory at each handoff. Serial numbers and photos form the custody record you keep. Insurance and declared value are agreed in the written scope before the move.

Selling retired power equipment

Our equipment buy back program buys UPS and power equipment along with servers, storage, network gear and racks. We pay in cash or apply a credit toward your move. Retired units we do not buy can go through data center decommissioning.

To see how the rest of the price is built, read about data center relocation cost. Call (866) 216-7742 any time, 24/7.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you move a UPS with the batteries installed?: Sometimes. It depends on the battery type, the weight and the carrier rules. Many units are moved with battery modules removed and shipped separately. We confirm the method in the plan, using your vendor guidance.
Who disconnects and reconnects the power?: A licensed electrician or your equipment vendor handles the electrical disconnection and reconnection. We coordinate the timing and handle the equipment itself.
Do you provide liftgate and inside delivery?: Yes. Liftgate and inside delivery are written into the scope when the dock is not at truck height or the equipment has to reach an electrical room or data hall.
Do you buy used UPS and power equipment?: Yes. Our buy back program buys UPS and power equipment, servers, storage, network gear and racks, paid in cash or as a credit toward your move.See the buy back program

Get a free UPS and power equipment moving quote

Send the make, model and weight of each unit and both addresses. A planner at Data Center Relocation Experts will scope the move in writing.

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Request a relocation quote

Tell us about your environment and timeline. We reply to every inquiry — typically within one business day — and can walk your security and compliance teams through our process.