Maximizing Value in Hyperscale Data Center Decommissioning - A Case Study

When a large hyperscale data center sought to retrofit their technology infrastructure, they turned to SK Tes for support with the urgent removal of their redundant racks. Reacting to the rapid pace of change in today’s digital landscape, they sought to complete the project quickly while also recovering value from their retired assets, and ensuring absolute data security. This case study explores how SK Tes provided a comprehensive solution to these challenges, resulting in a 34% higher financial return for the client.

Key Challenges with the Colocation Data Center Project

The client faced several key challenges in their decommissioning project:

Large Scale Data Sanitization

The data center held over 72,000 storage drives with varying capacities (4TB, 8TB, and 10TB) that needed to be sanitized before removal. Ensuring that no data left the facility was crucial.

Logistical Constraints

Operating within a COLO (colocation) environment, the client had limited access windows for dock and staging areas, complicating the logistics of asset removal.

Stringent Security and Compliance Requirements

The client needed to meet strict information security standards, including a certified verification report of data destruction.

Tailored and fully planned data center decommissioning solution

Through strategic planning and execution, SK Tes effectively addressed the client's requirements, resulting in enhanced security, operational efficiency, and financial returns. Here are the key steps that were meticulously planned for this decommissioning project:

Results and Benefits Delivered 

With SK Tes, the client achieved tailored solutions for a complex data center decommissioning project, resulting in:

Trust SK Tes for your data center decommissioning project

SK Tes is a single-source service provider for the full lifecycle management of data center equipment. Engaging with SK Tes meant that this client had a single company they could rely on to undertake decommissioning, data destruction, removal, reuse, and recycling of their equipment, reducing vendor management burden and providing an efficient and cost effective service.

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