Asset Lifecycle Management
Data Centre Decommissioning
Securely decommission and dispose of your data-bearing hard drives (HDD), servers and network.
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IT asset remarketing
Environmentally responsible dispositioning
Secure chain of custody
How is Iron Mountain different?
From consolidation to decommissioning of data centres, we deliver expert end-to-end services. We not only make it easy for companies to store their information with us, but we’re also there when it’s time to break down and responsibly dispose of all data centre assets.
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A deeper dive into our Data Centre Decommissioning process
What We Process: Servers | Storage Systems & Devices | Networking Gear | Computer Tapes | Racking
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Frequently asked questions about Iron Mountain Data Centre Decommissioning
What services are included in data centre decommissioning?
Data centre decommissioning includes, but is not limited to, the following services:
- hard drive (HDD) degaussing, destruction, and disposal
- server recycling and decommissioning
- system decommissioning
- network decommissioning
Can the data be recovered?
All data is destroyed using industry-standard methods during data centre decommissioning and cannot be recovered.
What happens to the equipment after decommissioning?
Equipment is either remarketed to recover maximum value, recycled to minimise environmental impact, or discarded in compliance with relevant regulations.
How long does the data centre decommissioning process take?
Timelines to a data centre decommissioning depends on several factors such as the volume of IT assets to be decommissioned, the extensiveness of your IT asset management list or tracking mechanism, the requirements around your industry standards, local regulations and internal policies, and your internal readiness for decommissioning. Speak to our expert to find out more.