Data Center Decommissioning With Maximum Recovery
From single-rack refreshes to full facility decommissions, we buy servers, storage arrays, networking infrastructure, and power equipment at scale. Certified drive destruction, high-value component identification, and complete logistics coordination from cage to truck.
Enterprise-Grade Disposition Services
Rack-Level Processing
We handle decommissions at the rack level, not just individual devices. Our technicians de-rack, label, palletize, and transport complete rack contents including servers, switches, patch panels, PDUs, and cabling. Every component is tracked from its rack position through final disposition.
Certified Drive Destruction
Choose from NIST 800-88 software sanitization, on-site physical shredding with witnessed destruction, or drive retention where we process equipment and return all storage media to you. Every method includes full chain-of-custody documentation and individual drive certificates.
High-Value Component ID
Data center equipment contains significant embedded value in CPUs, RAM, GPUs, enterprise SSDs, and optics. Our team identifies and extracts maximum value from every component rather than pricing equipment as generic scrap. Current-gen parts command premium resale prices.
Logistics Coordination
We manage all logistics from facility to processing center. This includes coordinating with colocation facility management, scheduling freight elevators and loading docks, arranging appropriate vehicles for heavy equipment, and handling all facility access requirements and paperwork.
Structured Disposition
Every decommission follows a structured methodology with documented chain of custody from power-down through final disposition. Serialized tracking, condition grading, and disposition categorization provide complete accountability for every asset that leaves your environment.
Compliance Documentation
Receive comprehensive reporting including asset inventory by serial and rack position, data destruction certificates, environmental compliance records, and detailed settlement statements. Documentation satisfies SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and internal audit requirements.
Sell Used Data Center Equipment at Scale
Data center hardware refreshes generate large volumes of high-value equipment that depreciates rapidly once removed from production. Every month equipment sits idle after decommission represents lost recovery value. Enterprise servers, storage arrays, and networking gear have active secondary markets where buyers pay fair prices for current and recent-generation hardware.
Our data center disposition program maximizes the recovery value of your retired infrastructure. Unlike general recyclers who price everything by weight, we evaluate each component individually. A server with current-generation CPUs, high-capacity RAM, and enterprise NVMe drives is worth significantly more than its scrap metal value, and we price accordingly.
We purchase all enterprise infrastructure including rack-mount servers from Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Supermicro; storage arrays from NetApp, Pure Storage, Dell EMC, and HPE; networking equipment from Cisco, Arista, Juniper, and Mellanox; and power infrastructure including UPS systems, PDUs, and generators. Whether your equipment is three months or three years post-production, we identify and recover maximum value.
Colocation Cleanout & Cage Surrender
Colocation contract expirations, facility migrations, and cloud transitions all create the same challenge: racks of equipment that need to be removed from a facility on a hard deadline. Colocation providers enforce strict move-out timelines with financial penalties for overruns, making efficient decommission execution critical.
We specialize in deadline-driven data center cleanouts. Our project managers build detailed removal schedules that account for facility access windows, freight elevator availability, loading dock scheduling, and transport logistics. Every rack is assigned a removal time slot, and our crews execute methodically to meet your contract deadline.
For large decommissions spanning multiple cages or an entire suite, we deploy multi-person crews working in parallel across your footprint. Equipment is de-racked, labeled with rack and U-position identifiers, palletized for safe transport, and loaded for delivery to our processing facility. The result is a clean handback to your colo provider on time and under budget.
Data Center Equipment We Purchase
High-Value Infrastructure
- Rack-mount servers (1U, 2U, 4U) from Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, Supermicro
- Blade server chassis and blades (Dell M-series, HPE BladeSystem, Cisco UCS)
- GPU servers and AI/ML accelerator systems (NVIDIA DGX, HGX configurations)
- Storage arrays (NetApp FAS/AFF, Pure Storage FlashArray, Dell PowerStore, HPE Nimble)
- Enterprise networking (Cisco Nexus/Catalyst, Arista 7000-series, Juniper QFX/EX)
- Fiber channel switches and SAN infrastructure (Brocade, Cisco MDS)
- Load balancers, firewalls, and security appliances (F5, Palo Alto, Fortinet)
Current-generation equipment commands premium prices, but we purchase hardware of all ages. Even end-of-support infrastructure has substantial component-level value through our recovery channels.
Supporting Infrastructure
- UPS systems (APC Symmetra, Eaton, Vertiv/Liebert) and battery strings
- Power distribution units (intelligent, metered, and basic PDUs)
- Server racks and cabinets (42U standard, specialty depth/width configurations)
- KVM systems, console servers, and out-of-band management hardware
- Structured cabling, patch panels, and fiber infrastructure
- Cooling components including in-row units and rear-door heat exchangers
- Individual components: CPUs, RAM (DDR4/DDR5), SSDs, NVMe drives, GPUs, optics, rails
We take everything from the rack, including the rack itself. No need to separate high-value components from commodity items. Our processing team handles all sorting, testing, and categorization at our facility to extract maximum total value from your decommission.
Data Center Decommissioning FAQ
Do you handle full rack decommissions?
Yes. We manage complete rack-level decommissions including disconnection, labeling, de-racking, palletizing, and transport. Our technicians are experienced in colo environments and follow facility-specific protocols for hot aisle/cold aisle access, power-down procedures, and cross-connect removal.
How do you handle drives with sensitive data?
We offer multiple options: NIST 800-88 compliant software-based sanitization, on-site physical drive destruction with witnessed shredding, or drive retention where we return all storage media to you after equipment processing. Certificates of destruction are provided for all methods with full serial number tracking.
What data center equipment has the highest resale value?
Current-generation servers with high core-count CPUs, enterprise SSDs and NVMe drives, high-capacity DDR5 RAM modules, GPU accelerators (NVIDIA A100, H100, L40), and enterprise networking switches from Cisco, Arista, and Juniper typically command the highest prices in secondary markets.
Can you work within colocation facility requirements?
Absolutely. We regularly work within colo environments including Equinix, Digital Realty, CyrusOne, QTS, and independent facilities. We handle visitor access paperwork, comply with facility escort requirements, and follow specific loading dock, freight elevator, and security protocols unique to each site.
What is the timeline for a full data center decommission?
Timeline depends on scale. A single rack can typically be decommissioned and removed in one day. A full cage with 10-20 racks typically takes three to five days. A complete suite with 50+ racks takes one to three weeks for full removal. We provide detailed project timelines during the scoping phase.
Do you purchase older generation servers?
Yes. While current-generation equipment commands premium prices, older servers still have meaningful value through component recovery. RAM, CPUs, drive caddies, power supplies, rails, and even chassis fans all have active secondary markets. Fully deprecated hardware generates value through precious metal recovery from circuit boards.
Planning a Data Center Decommission?
Get a detailed quote for your servers, storage, networking equipment, and supporting infrastructure. We provide rack-level pricing for accurate recovery projections.