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Planning is Everything!
It’s imperative to interview potential movers. Ask how they plan for a move and
whether they hold extensive planning meetings with the customer. Ask them what
kinds of worksheets and documentation they use, what kind of moving equipment
they use, and how they progress through a move.
Experts insist on making detailed plans with the customer ahead of the move.
They develop detailed worksheets for the move that spell out timelines and
authorizations for each step and accountability for everything. They should
specify that they will wrap all computers in nonstatic bubble wrap, place them
in watertight containers, and tag them on the outside.
Ask the mover what kinds of trucks they use and how they load the truck. The
mover should use air-ride trucks , which use a special type of air shock to keep
equipment from bouncing around. The front of the truck behind the cab is the
most stable place; they should put the computer storage equipment there.
Experienced movers may use or recommend temperature-controlled trucks to
maintain the temperature of the servers so they do not overheat when driving
through hot climates. Maintaining the temperature will help the servers
acclimate to the data center’s temperatures more quickly, too.
Finally, an equipment mover should offer valuation protection, a type of
insurance that covers the equipment for its full value. Some movers insure by
weight. If you will be moving equipment by truck, ask the mover if you are
insured for the replacement value of the technology.
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