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Deinstallation and Removal

From servers to complete data centers

Entrust us with the safe dismantling and deconstruction
of your IT and infrastructure and
benefit through our Asset Recovery Program

Scope

Recording of the equipment and on-site survey

Budget

Definition of work, time schedule and budget

Planning

From individual IT systems to entire data centers

Execution

Secure handling by specialists

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

  • Removal of cabling

  • Disassembly

  • Packaging

  • 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

  • Removal of cabling and power connections

  • If necessary, weight distribution for transport via raised floor

  • Removal of racks and systems from the data center

  • 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

  • Removal of cabling 

  • Removal of cable trays and power supply lines

  • Disassembly of racks

  • If necessary, weight distribution for transport via raised floor

  • Removal of racks and systems from the data center

  • Packaging + Transport

  • 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

  • Removal of cabling 

  • Removal of cable trays and power supply lines

  • Disassembly of racks

  • If necessary, weight distribution for transport via raised floor

  • Removal of racks and systems from the data center

  • Packaging + Transport

  • 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.

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