Background
A data centre operator partnered with Sunspeed to deliver the migration of 10 racks within a Paris-based colocation facility as part of a wider infrastructure programme. The project combined multiple objectives including creating capacity for new customer environments while consolidating existing infrastructure to improve efficiency and utilisation.
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Devices migrated.
The Requirement
This was more than a physical move. Live production environments had to remain stable throughout, while legacy systems and new deployments needed to run in parallel during the transition.
The organisation was effectively trying to scale and streamline at the same time, all within tight delivery timelines and with multiple dependencies across infrastructure and customer teams.
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Unplanned downtime.
The Solution
The migration was delivered through a controlled, phased approach designed to balance continuity with change.
- Discovery and dependency mapping ensured every rack and workload was understood before movement began
- Sequenced migration planning allowed legacy and new environments to coexist without disruption
- Carefully managed relocation covered decommissioning, internal transport and reinstallation within the facility
- Validation at each stage ensured services remained fully operational throughout
Alongside the physical move, the target environment was prepared to support a more consolidated footprint while still enabling the introduction of new customer environments.
The Outcome
The project was completed without unplanned downtime, with all 10 racks successfully migrated within the required timeframe. The organisation reduced its infrastructure footprint and improved space and power efficiency, while also creating the capacity needed for new deployments.
- Consolidated infrastructure and reduced operational overhead
- Improved utilisation of space and power within the facility
- Enabled onboarding of new customer environments
- Positioned the organisation for future growth
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