Charlotte data center relocation
Data center relocation with minimal network downtime
Full-cycle server, storage and network moves — planned, labeled, packed, transported and reinstalled by technicians who act as an extension of your team, not just a vendor.
What is data center relocation?
Data center relocation is the planned physical move of servers, storage, network equipment and racks from one facility to another, covering project planning, labeling, de-installation, packing, secure transport and re-installation so systems come back online with minimal network downtime. Hi-Tech Transportation provides data center relocation from Charlotte, NC, with GPS-tracked vehicles, a complete chain of custody and support for FACTA, HIPAA, HITECH and GLBA compliance.
What's covered
Every device protected, before, during and after the move
Before any device is touched, it's tested for points of failure and your data is backed up. In transit, every device is secured against loss, damage and theft. At the new site, we get your systems installed and running fast.
- Project planning & managementDetailed plans before, during and after the move
- Labeling of all equipment and cablingClear, precise tagging for fast, correct reinstall
- De-installation, packing, transport and re-installationAdaptive methods for racks, servers and storage
- GPS-tracked, secured vehiclesComplete chain of custody from origin to destination
- Barcode inventory controlEvery asset accounted for from pickup to install
- Warehousing & stagingFull-service Charlotte warehouse for short-term holds
Our process
How a data center relocation works, step by step
Plan the project
We map every device, set the move schedule and coordinate with your IT team and vendors before anything is touched.
Test and back up
Each device is tested for points of failure and your data is backed up before de-installation.
Label equipment and cabling
Every server, switch, storage device and cable is clearly tagged so it goes back exactly where it belongs.
De-install and pack
Technicians de-install the equipment and pack it using methods matched to each device, including racks.
Transport securely
Equipment travels in air-ride, GPS-tracked vehicles with E-Track cargo securing and a complete chain of custody.
Re-install and go live
At the new site we re-install your systems and get them running fast, with minimal network downtime.
Equipment we move
Servers, switches, storage devices, network equipment and server racks — each packed using methods matched to the device and secured with E-Track in air-ride vehicles.
Compliance & chain of custody
Our data center relocation services support FACTA, HIPAA, HITECH and GLBA compliance, and every device stays in a complete chain of custody from origin to destination — essential for healthcare, financial and other organizations moving equipment that holds sensitive data.
FAQ
Data center relocation questions
Does Hi-Tech relocate data centers outside Charlotte, NC?
Yes. Hi-Tech is based in Charlotte, NC and relocates data centers across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia. Multi-state and international moves are arranged on request.
What compliance standards does Hi-Tech follow?
Hi-Tech's data center relocation services support FACTA, HIPAA, HITECH and GLBA compliance, with a complete chain of custody for every device from origin to destination.
How do I start planning a data center move?
Call (704) 597-1663 or send us your project details. Tell us what you're moving, the origin and destination, and your target date, and we'll scope the move with you.
What equipment does Hi-Tech move in a data center relocation?
We move servers, switches, storage devices, network equipment and server racks. Our technicians label every device and cable, pack each item using methods matched to the equipment, and transport it in air-ride vehicles with E-Track cargo securing and GPS tracking.
How does Hi-Tech minimize downtime during a data center relocation?
Every move starts with a detailed project plan. Before any device is touched, it's tested for points of failure and your data is backed up. Equipment and cabling are labeled for a fast, correct reinstall, and at the new site our technicians re-install your systems and get them running quickly.
Is equipment tracked during a data center move?
Yes. Equipment travels in secured, GPS-tracked vehicles with a complete chain of custody from origin to destination, and customers can follow live location through Hi-Tech's customer tracking portal.
Planning a data center move?
We'll build the plan with your IT team before a single device is touched.