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Precision in Every Move
In the digital age, your data center is the heart of your business. At Nellions, we offer specialized data center relocation services designed to ensure the security, continuity, and integrity of your IT infrastructure during the move.
Understanding the pivotal role of data centers in today’s digital business landscape, our data center moving service is designed to handle your most critical IT assets with the utmost care and precision.
At Nellions, we specialize in the secure and efficient relocation of servers, storage systems, and networking equipment. Our approach involves meticulous planning, ensuring minimal downtime, and safeguarding data integrity throughout the moving process.
Our Data Center Moving Services
Tailored for Your Technology Needs
- Comprehensive Planning: Detailed pre-move assessments and customized moving strategies.
- Secure Packing & Transport: Utilizing specialized materials and vehicles for safe transit.
- Minimal Downtime: Efficient execution to ensure rapid resumption of your operations.
- Expert Team: Experienced professionals trained in handling sensitive IT equipment.
Key Steps in our Data Center Moving Process
Moving a data center is a complex and critical task that requires meticulous planning and execution. Here are the key steps a moving company typically undertakes in the process of relocating a data center:
1. Initial Assessment and Planning
- Site Visits: We conduct thorough assessments of both the current and new data center locations.
- Inventory: A detailed inventory of all hardware is created, including servers, storage units, networking equipment, and other peripherals.
- Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks and challenges, such as data loss, downtime, and equipment damage.
2. Strategy Development
- Project Plan: Develop a comprehensive project plan, outlining timelines, resources, and roles.
- Downtime Planning: Strategize to minimize downtime, which may include phased migrations or temporary solutions.
- Backup and Data Protection: Ensure all data is backed up and establish data protection measures.
- Logistics Coordination: Plan the logistics of the move, including transportation routes, timing, and security measures.
3. Preparation Phase
- Communication: Establish clear communication channels with all stakeholders, including IT staff and service providers.
- Disassembly: Your IT team will execute the disassembly and disconnection of your data center.
- Equipment Preparation: We prepare equipment for safe transport, which includes proper labeling and secure packing.
4. Physical Relocation
- Transport: We securely transport equipment to the new location, using specialized trucks equipped with hydraulic taillifts.
- Handling: We ensure careful handling of sensitive equipment, adhering to manufacturer guidelines and best practices.
- On-site Coordination: We coordinate closely with on-site teams at both ends of the move for seamless execution.
5. Reinstallation and Testing
- Setup: We deliver the equipment to the staging area in the new data center according to the pre-planned layout.
- Connectivity: Your IT team reestablishes connectivity, including network and internet connections.
- Testing: Conduct thorough testing of all systems and equipment to ensure functionality and performance.
6. Post-Move Support
- Post-Move Interview: Our Quality Control department will call the IT lead in charge of the relocation exercise to assess the success of the relocation, identify areas for improvement, and tie up any loose ends.
Insurance
By default, all Nellions™ moves are insured through a Goods-in-Transit insurance policy that applies throughout Kenya.
Nellions Moving is insured under Professional Liability All Risk Insurance Covers.