๐ Data Center Migration & Zero-Downtime Relocation
Moving live infrastructure between data centers carries immense operational risk. South IDC executes turnkey migrations across Tseung Kwan O, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin, and overseas hubs with zero unplanned downtime and strict rollback deadlines.
Technical Capabilities
Air-Ride Climate-Controlled Logistics
Dedicated trucks equipped with full pneumatic air-suspension and 20-24C climate control to eliminate G-force shock.
L2 EVPN-VXLAN Network Extension
Extend production IP subnets between old and new facilities so servers retain IP addresses upon power-up.
Shock Logger Telemetry
Install 3-axis continuous accelerometer loggers on equipment crates to verify shock remains below 15G.
Point of No Return Timeboxing
Pre-agreed rollback deadlines and synchronized database delta failover windows.
Operational Workflow
Document every physical connection, MAC address, power feed, and application dependency.
Establish dark fiber/VXLAN link and synchronize 99.9% of storage to target standby systems.
Controlled shutdown, de-rack into shock-damped Pelican cases, air-ride transit, and re-rack.
Power on, verify optical levels, host route advertisement, and hand over to application owners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can you migrate servers between Hong Kong and Tokyo or Singapore?
Yes, we handle international customs carnet documentation, specialized air freight, and overseas re-racking.
Q: What happens if a piece of hardware fails after transit?
We maintain hot-spare drives, power supplies, and transceiver kits on-site to triage any cold-boot component failures.
Service Benefits
Zero Business Disruption
Background data pre-synchronization limits customer downtime to minutes or zero.
Comprehensive Transit Insurance
Full cargo marine insurance covering multi-million dollar GPU and enterprise storage assets.
White-Glove De-racking & Re-racking
Exact port-to-port cable mapping ensures 100% first-pass boot success at the destination.
Dedicated Project Command
Single Senior Infrastructure PM managing logistics, customs, facility docks, and technical cutover.
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