A successful data centre move starts well before the first piece of equipment leaves the building. Relay works closely with customers and their technical teams to understand the equipment being moved, the existing and destination environments, access requirements, timescales and any particular handling considerations.
Our data centre relocation services can include:
- Pre-move planning and site assessments
- De-racking of servers and IT equipment
- Specialist handling and movement of server racks
- Protection and preparation of equipment for transportation
- Secure loading and specialist transportation
- Delivery and positioning at the destination
- Re-racking and physical installation
- Coordinated phased or out-of-hours relocations
This structured approach allows each stage of the relocation to be carefully managed and helps reduce the risks associated with moving valuable and sensitive IT infrastructure.
Specialist Server and IT Equipment Handling
Servers and data centre equipment require controlled handling throughout a relocation. Even relatively short journeys can expose equipment to unnecessary shocks, vibration or movement if inappropriate handling methods or vehicles are used.
Relay's specialist crews are experienced in moving sensitive, high-value technical equipment. From the moment equipment is de-racked to the point at which it is positioned at its destination, our teams maintain careful control over the physical relocation process.
For larger equipment and server racks, the move can also involve challenging access conditions, loading restrictions and equipment of significant size and weight. Our experience allows these requirements to be considered during the planning stage rather than becoming problems on moving day.
Specialised Transportation Infrastructure
Transporting data centre equipment requires more than skilled teams – it also demands vehicles and equipment designed for specialist technical logistics.
Relay has invested in a fleet capable of supporting demanding data centre and server relocation projects.
Our specialist transportation capabilities include:
- Climate-controlled vehicles to help maintain appropriate environmental conditions for sensitive equipment during transit.
- Air-cushioned suspension to provide a smoother journey and minimise vibration while equipment is being transported.
- Protective flooring and specialist securing systems to help protect valuable equipment from movement, shocks and impacts during transit.
Whether equipment is being relocated between rooms, across a campus, between UK data centres or to a completely new facility, our transport arrangements can be planned around the requirements of the project.
Data Centre Moves Planned Around Your Business
Downtime is a major consideration when relocating critical IT infrastructure. Data centre relocations therefore need to be carefully coordinated around shutdown schedules, technical teams and the wider requirements of the business.
Relay can work as part of a wider project team, coordinating the physical relocation with your internal IT specialists, data centre personnel and other contractors.
Where required, relocations can be completed in carefully planned phases or outside normal working hours. This allows equipment to be moved according to an agreed schedule and helps organisations manage the impact of the relocation on ongoing operations.
Data Centre Relocation Expertise You Can Rely On
Every data centre relocation presents different challenges. Equipment quantities, rack sizes, access restrictions, distances and operational requirements can all influence how a move should be carried out.
Relay combines experienced specialist crews, purpose-built vehicles and detailed project planning to provide a complete physical relocation solution. Whether you are moving a small number of server racks or undertaking a major data centre migration, we can provide the people, equipment and transportation required to move your infrastructure safely.
From initial planning and de-racking through to transportation, positioning and re-racking, Relay provides a single specialist partner for the physical movement of your data centre equipment.
Planning a Data Centre Relocation?
If you are preparing to move servers, racks or an entire data centre, speak to Relay Technical Transport about your requirements.
Our team can assess the scope of your project and develop a relocation plan covering the specialist handling, transportation and on-site support required to complete the move safely and efficiently.
Contact us today to discuss your data centre relocation requirements and find out how Relay can support your move