Data centre decommissioning demands planning
Servers, storage arrays, switches, routers, racks and power units concentrate weight, data and operational dependencies. Collection must be planned around the inventory, the shutdown window, site access and the security controls required.
Assets covered
- Rack, tower and blade servers;
- Storage arrays, appliances, tape libraries and tapes;
- Switches, routers, firewalls and telecoms equipment;
- Racks, rails, PDUs, UPS units and cabling;
- HDDs, SSDs and other removable media.
Critical points of the operation
- Weight, dimensions, lifts, loading docks and access restrictions;
- Asset identification and reconciliation against the inventory;
- Segregation of media and definition of the data treatment;
- Chain of custody and named owners for each handover;
- A schedule compatible with business continuity.
Frequently asked questions
Does the team dismantle racks and infrastructure?
This requirement should be described for technical assessment. The proposal sets out what is and is not included.
Can media be tracked separately?
Yes, when provided for in the scope. State the quantity, the technology and the evidence required.