Racks built, cabled and labelled, ready for go-live.
Goods-in and asset taggingCabling to your schedulePhoto handover pack
Simplify Networks provides rack and stack services for colocation sites, private data centres and comms rooms across the UK and worldwide. Our engineers receive your equipment, mount it to your rack elevation, cable and label it to your standard, power it on and hand it over with photos, so your team can configure everything remotely from day one.
What our rack and stack service covers
Goods-in and asset tagging
We receive deliveries at the loading bay, check them against your bill of materials, record serial numbers and apply your asset tags.
Racking and mounting
Rail kits, shelves, blanking panels and cable managers fitted, with every device positioned exactly to your rack elevation.
Power and data cabling
Copper and fibre patching to your port map, dual power feeds to separate PDUs, and tidy cable management front and back.
Labelling to your standard
Devices, cables, patch panels and PDUs labelled to your naming convention, so the next engineer can find everything.
Power-on and console checks
We power up each device, confirm link lights and console or out-of-band access, and hand over to your remote team.
Photo handover pack
Front and rear photos, serials, port maps and notes, delivered after every job as a signed-off record.
How a rack and stack job runs
- Send the scopeYour rack elevation, port map, bill of materials, site address and preferred window.
- Plan and accessWe confirm engineers, site access, delivery dates and the method statement before anything is booked.
- Goods-inEquipment is received, checked against the BOM, serialised and staged near the rack.
- BuildRacking, cabling, labelling and power-on, with your team on a call or ticket if you want to follow live.
- HandoverPhotos, serials, port maps and any exceptions sent to you, with packaging removed and the area left clean.
Deliverables and site standards
You receive
- Photo set of the rack front and rear, before and after
- Serial number and asset tag list for every device
- As-built port map and patching schedule
- Exceptions list: missing parts, DOA kit or changes on the day
Our engineers follow
- Your method statement, change window and site rules
- Data centre induction, access and escort requirements
- ESD handling, weight limits and safe lifting
- Cable colour standards and bend-radius rules for fibre
Rack audits and data centre surveys
Before a build or migration, we can audit existing racks: what is installed, where it is cabled, which power feeds it uses and how much space and power are left. You get an annotated photo set and a spreadsheet you can drop straight into your DCIM or CMDB. See our rack and stack checklist for what to prepare.
Equipment we rack and cable
Ways to engage us
| Option | Best for |
|---|---|
| Single rack build | A new deployment or a refresh in one rack |
| Multi-rack or multi-site project | Data centre fit-outs, roll-outs and migrations |
| Smart hands follow-up | Changes, swaps and checks after go-live |
| White label | MSPs and integrators who need engineers under their own brand |
Where we work
We coordinate every job from London and work in data centres across the UK, including London, Slough, Manchester and Birmingham, and internationally in hubs such as Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Dublin, Paris, Dubai, Singapore and New York. Check our coverage map or ask us about your site.
Related services: smart hands, IMAC and break-fix, data centre and cloud work and white-label field engineers.
Frequently asked questions
What is rack and stack?
Rack and stack is the physical installation of IT equipment into a data centre or comms room rack: unboxing, mounting, cabling, labelling and powering up servers, storage and network devices so they are ready to configure remotely.
Do you configure the equipment as well?
Our engineers power on devices and confirm console or out-of-band access. Configuration is usually done by your team remotely, but our engineers can follow your instructions on site where needed.
Can you receive deliveries before the build?
Yes. We coordinate deliveries with the data centre, check items in against your bill of materials and report any shortages or damage before the build day.
Can you work overnight or at weekends?
Yes. Builds can be scheduled in your change window, including nights and weekends, by agreement in advance.
Do you remove packaging?
Yes. Packaging is removed from the data hall and disposed of according to the site rules.
How do I get a quote?
Email hello@simplifynetworks.co.uk with the site, rack elevation, device count and preferred date, and we will come back with availability and a price.
Planning a rack build?
Send us your rack elevation, the site and the date. We will confirm engineers and a fixed quote.