Recoup value from your data centre decommissioning project
There is a lot to be considered when it comes to handling such a project. To ensure compliance and diminish the risk of a potential data breach requires coordination among several parties. This is especially true if multiple PoPs (points of presence) are involved or if it’s a co-location data centre with many systems and multiple pieces of equipment. These are exactly the types of project to which TXO brings proven added value.
Don’t forget about the cables
There is a lot to keep track of in a data centre – servers, cooling equipment, power supply devices, and much more. For some firms, it can be easy to overlook that there is value embedded under the floor or running overhead in the form of cables. Just because it cannot be easily seen, it should not be ignored.
AC/DC power, ground, copper and fibre optic are the main types of network cabling used in data centres and PoPs. A huge amount of value can be created by carefully removing copper cables in a professional and systematic way and recycling the copper. Extracting value from copper cable recycling and recovery makes economic sense and is good for the environment.
TXO capabilities & expertise
- TXO has an excellent track record for professionalism, quality, attention to detail and delivering a reliable service.
- We create customised decommissioning plans and manage all aspects of your project.
- Project management includes planning of sub-contractors, approvals, and site reporting.
- Our staff are extensively trained and motivated to ensure the safe and efficient removal of redundant hardware.
- Customers can track exactly where assets are in the process through the i-TRAC portal.
- Equipment is stored securely in our warehousing facilities until it is reused, resold or recycled.
- Benefit from our deep understanding of the secondary IT & telecom market to recoup fair market value.
- Adherence to industry best practices & full compliance with local H&S, Environmental and WEEE recycling directives.
How TXO’s data centre decommissioning service works
TXO is here to help with all aspects of your data centre decommissioning project. We will work with you to formulate a detailed decommissioning plan and give you our expertise to get the job done safely and securely. Our services can even be delivered on a cost-neutral basis should resale or recycling of the hardware be required.
We appreciate that each assignment is unique, that’s why every decommissioning project plan is tailored to suit your needs. You’ll be allocated a dedicated account manager who will explain all the steps in the process, such as planning and physical auditing of the site, through to equipment de-installation, storage and possible data erasure, reuse, resale, recycling or destruction.
Service provisions can include: tape library/solo dismantling, cabling removal (underfloor and overhead), single or multiple rack cabinet dismantling, audit reporting, data wiping /destruction, and cataloguing of every asset down to part and serial number level.