How to Decommission Decommissiona Data Center
Planning and coordination are essential for a successful decommissioning project, as are assurances that the live environment will not be disturbed. You can use the following checklist to keep track of all the decommissioning activities that are taking place off-site.
When using GP services, you'll experience less downtime because of clearly defined procedures and well-organized projects. To ensure that data is destroyed (consistent with client requirements), inventory is audited, and a plan in place, these processes are utilized. This reduces unnecessary storage costs and lowers logistics costs by eliminating unnecessary storage space.
Disconnected and de-installed equipment is transported to a designated work area for further processing. GP technicians will take care of:
- Outdated equipment (servers, storage area network (SAN) devices, network gear (firewall and router), etc.)
- Additional hardware, such as docking stations, UPS, keyboards, and mice
- There is a wide range of obsolete equipment and supplies – from obsolete transformers to obsolete circuit breakers to obsolete test equipment.
- Cassette recorders, tape decks, and jukeboxes
- Disconnect power cords, rail kits, and racks, as well as cabinets.
Mining of Cables
As a last resort, we'll identify and remove any unnecessary legacy cables that could harm production.
Inventorying IT Resources Accurately
Physical inventory is carried out by GP technicians, and the results are compared to the client's master asset list. Accurate IT asset counts are critical for financial and legal record keeping, which is why this inventory reconciliation service is offered. Disagreements are brought to the attention of the client contact person on-site. The inventory list must be updated and any discrepancies must be resolved before assets can be packed. Equipment that has been rented It is GP's goal to make it as simple as possible for customers to return leased equipment and to minimize the risk of chargebacks. Our services include repairs, cosmetic refurbishment, the removal of company-applied asset tags, data erasure, and the packing and shipping of leased equipment back to the leasing company.
Guaranteed destruction of all digital data
While the assets are still in your possession, we advise you to destroy any digital data you may have. On-site data destruction options options include physical destruction and erasure. GP can help our clients choose the best option for their needs. Magnetic hard drives and magnetic tapes, solid state drives and optical storage devices can all have their data wiped clean with our software. Erasing data from storage devices ensures that they can be safely reused. Certificates of Data Destruction are issued on the same day as the destruction of the data (CODD). The CODD demonstrates compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements, including GDPR (GDPR). ON-SITE DATA DESTRUCTION DETAILS
The Disposal of Obsolete Equipment
Packaging and shrink-wrapping of assets are completed after the inventory is validated and data is destroyed.
- Serial numbers are used to identify each asset.
- The weight of keyboards, cables, and docking stations, among other items, is recorded and boxed for shipment.
The Disposal of Obsolescent Equipment
In order to process your assets, we ship them from your location to one of our processing centers. We are in charge of all logistics and make certain that the chain of custody is secure. LOGISTICS SERVICES
Recovery of Value
In order to determine whether an asset can be resold or recycled, GP technicians look at its age, condition, and the needs of the client. Reselling your assets helps maximize the value of your retired assets in this behind-the-scenes processing, which can offset the costs of decommissioning, data destruction, and shipping. Distribution, wholesale, and end-user channels are all used by GP to resell its assets. The following are the guiding principles that guide our remarketing strategy:
- Selling assets on a global scale at the best possible price at the ideal moment
- Keeping tabs on market prices and maximizing returns through the use of data analytics
- Maximizing value recovery by drawing on the expertise of our global remarketing team.
When an asset cannot be sold as a whole, we use our parts harvesting program to generate additional revenue.
Authenticated and Secure Data Transfer
Our world-class recycling process is used to dispose of any obsolete or uneconomical pieces of equipment. Steel, plastic, aluminum, copper, and precious metals are separated during the recycling process. ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and R2:2013 certifications ensure that our recycling facilities are environmentally responsible and secure. No electronic waste is disposed of in landfills.
Hazardous Material Disposal Certified by the Environmental Protection Agency
Licensees and audited subcontractors safely and responsibly dispose of all dangers.
Customers use the Customer Portal to monitor the decommissioning and disposition of their assets. Certificates of Data Destruction, Certificates of Recycling, and Certificates of Sustainability are all available in real time through the portal.
