Deinstallation and Removal
Entrust us with the safe dismantling and deconstruction
of your IT and infrastructure and
benefit through our Asset Recovery Program
From server and rack removal to the deconstruction of complete data centers
We plan and organize the disassembly of IT equipment, infrastructure and entire data centers in cooperation with your teams
Scope
No whether it is a disassembly of some servers or the deconstruction of complete data centers: At the beginning there is the identification of all affected devices and systems. If movable equipment such as IT systems or racks are involved, there is usually an inventory. If the infrastructure, such as permanently installed cabling, cable trays, raised floors, sub-distribution boards, uninterruptible power supplies, generators or air conditioning systems and compressors are also to be removed, an exact recording of the conditions on site is necessary.
Budget
The costs for disassembly or deconstruction vary according to the assignment and the scope involved. If a good value can still be achieved for the hardware in the process of asset recovery, the costs for decommissioning including disassembly are covered and a good return can be expected. If the hardware is very old equipment or if the site is to be completely deconstructed (closure of a site including repairs), we try to find a solution that is at least cost neutral for the customer.
Examples of effort and costs:
+ Disassembly of 10-20 servers / blade shelves
Required activities
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Removal of cabling
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Disassembly
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Packaging
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Transport
Costs
If the equipment still has value in the process of asset recovery, the costs for dismantling and transport are normally covered. If the equipment has no resale value, the costs are normally in the hundreds.
+ Removal of mainframes and other huge systems
Required activities
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Removal of cabling and power connections
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If necessary, weight distribution for transport via raised floor
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Removal of racks and systems from the data center
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Packaging + Transport
Costs​
If the equipment still has value in the recovery process, the costs for dismantling and transport are normally covered. If the equipment has no resale value, systems can sometimes be disposed free of charge by the manufacturer.
+ Removal of racks
Required activities
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Removal of cabling
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Removal of cable trays and power supply lines
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Disassembly of racks
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If necessary, weight distribution for transport via raised floor
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Removal of racks and systems from the data center
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Packaging + Transport
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Closing raised floor cut-outs
Costs​
If the equipment still has value in the recovery process, the costs for dismantling and transport are normally covered. If the equipment has no resale value, the costs vary depending on the effort involved and additional services such as the restoration of the raised floor.
+ Data Center Deconstruction
Required activities
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Removal of cabling
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Removal of cable trays and power supply lines
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Disassembly of racks
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If necessary, weight distribution for transport via raised floor
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Removal of racks and systems from the data center
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Packaging + Transport
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Deconstruction of existing infrastructure (electricity, climate, fire fighting)
Costs
Depending on the value of the existing equipment and the scope of the work, the dismantling of a complete data center can also be carried out at no cost.
Planning
We plan adequately according to the type and scope of the intended dismantling and adapt our services to the specified task. For smaller dismantling projects, an on-site inspection and discussion of the procedure may be sufficient, while for the deconstruction of a complete data center our project management team will be responsible for the ongoing coordination of the work on site with your team.
Our top priority is a smooth and secure operation.
Execution
We carry out all activities on site in close coordination with you according to the planning. Our specialists are used to working in data centers and know the challenges of this environment. Dismantling outside normal business hours and at weekends is not unusual for us.