Data Center Decommissioning

Data Center decommissioning means shutting off the computers and servers completely to replace the old hardware with new ones. The old hardware is disposed of/ destroyed in this process. It is needed to maintain data confidentiality in the old hardware. This process also enhances compliance.

The data center decommissioning project plan is basically a series of steps to be followed while shutting off and disposing of the hardware. It entails removing the hardware, and selling it and/ or disposal of hardware in the data center. While the high-price items can be sold off, less expensive items such as ducts and cables can be either disposed of or recycled.

To form a checklist, first, write down the scope of work along with the number of hardware to be sold and/ or recycled, then perform a thorough audit, make a detailed plan of action/ implementation, jot down labor requirements and costs, and pack the IT equipment after labeling them. It is also important to make an asset disposal plan and coordinate with vendors for the same.

Once you perform an audit of your data center, you can get to know the Capex and Opex budget estimates. Similarly, you can coordinate with vendors for asset disposal plans and put in a cost against the same.

ItPickup studies your requirements, performs data center audits, and understands the compliance requirements. We provide end-to-end support, right from creating the timeline of the project to handling logistics, budgeting, and operations of your data center commissioning task.

The vendor you hire for your data center recommissioning should be able to repurpose and sell your high-value assets. This will help you in making money from your hardware. It is thus important to go for an established vendor who has good market connections.