Evaluation of Infrastructure and Equipment at Existing Facility

• Telephone System
• Does system need to be replaced? Why?
• What is the capacity of the existing system versus the growth needs of the company?
• What is the feature set of the existing system versus the needs of the company?
• Is there additional equipment required for the existing system to work at the new facility?
• Should the company consider replacement of telephone system at this time since they will already be installing at the new location and there is a cost savings in performing a replacement in conjunction with the move. It also allows for having both systems running at the same time which reduces the time between breakdown and reinstallation.
• Network Equipment - Server(s), Networking Equipment, Printers/Scanners/Faxes/Copiers, Workstations, Laptops
• Should the company consider replacement of any NETWORK EQUIPMENT at this time since they will already be installing at the new location and there is a cost savings in performing a replacement in conjunction with the move. It also allows for having both pieces of equipment running at the same time which reduces the time between breakdown and reinstallation.

• Power requirements - Ensuring that the power is either in place or coordinating with the electrical contractor to have the proper power installed. Typically dedicated power circuits are recommended for the data Center.
• AC and ventilation requirements - Ensuring that the AC and/or ventilation requirements are either in place or coordinating with the HVAC contractor to have the proper ventilation and or separate AC unit installed.
• Network infrastructure requirements - Designing the necessary changes that will be implemented at the new facility. Includes; cabling, power, racks, and decision on new/replacement equipment.
• Equipment positioning requirements
• Communications
• Evaluation of Data and Voice needs
• Selection of carriers and services
• Scheduling of service installation
• Testing of services prior to move

• IT Consultant(s) Onsite
• Equipment & cables labeled - Equipment includes; Server(s), Networking Equipment, Printers/Scanners/Faxes/Copiers, Workstations, Laptops, Phone System, and Phones.
• All equipment documented
• Equipment secured for transport

• Depending on the amount of equipment and the distance of the move, a Bonded Professional Mover may be selected
• Supervision of loading and unloading

• IT Consultant(s) Onsite
• Equipment positioning and installation
• Testing of Server(s), Networking Equipment, Printers/Scanners/Faxes/Copiers,Workstations, Laptops, Phone System, and Phones
• IT Consultant(s) Onsite on Go Live day(s) to assist users with any issues