Nationwide Rack & Stack Services
DeployNation installs servers and network equipment for businesses across the United States. Our rack and stack technicians mount, connect, and label your equipment. You get help at your site without sending your own team. We follow your plan, so your engineers stay in control.
From one server to several full racks, we handle the physical work. We support IT teams, managed service providers (MSPs), IT integrators, and data centers.
You Send the Plan. We Handle the Rack.
Your team plans the setup. We provide the hands to build it.
- Install rails and mount equipment.
- Connect power and network cables.
- Organize cables and add labels.
- Check the work and record the results.
We work in offices, server rooms, network closets, data centers, and shared data center sites called colocation facilities.
Equipment We Install
We can install a wide range of rack equipment:
- Servers and network switches
- Routers, firewalls, and security devices
- Storage systems, including SAN and NAS equipment
- Battery backup units (UPS systems)
- Power distribution units (PDUs)
- Network devices and console equipment
- Patch panels and rack shelves
- Cable organizers
- Fiber and copper connections
- Other IT equipment made for racks
Have special equipment? Send the brand, model, size, weight, and install instructions. These details help us plan the right crew and tools.
What Does Rack & Stack Include?
We agree on the work before the visit. Your project can include the services below.
Rack Setup
We check your rack layout, then install rails, shelves, brackets, and cable organizers. Each device goes in the spot your plan calls for.
Heavy equipment may need extra technicians or lifting tools.
Server Installation
Our technicians can:
- Unpack and check servers.
- Install rails and mount each server.
- Connect power and network cables.
- Add labels and check status lights.
- Remove old hardware as your approved plan directs.
Switches, Routers, and Firewalls
We mount and connect network devices using your diagrams and rack layout. Your port map tells us where each cable goes.
Need your remote engineer involved? Our Remote Hands & Smart Hands services let them guide a technician at the rack.
UPS and PDU Installation
We can mount compatible UPS systems and PDUs as part of your approved plan. These provide battery backup and power connections for your equipment.
We follow your power instructions, including separate A and B power feeds where needed.
Copper and Fiber Connections
We connect copper, fiber, and direct attach copper (DAC) cables using your port map. We label and record the connections to match your rules.
Need new permanent network cables? We can plan that work through our Structured Cabling services.
New Server Rooms and Racks
Starting with an empty rack? We turn your approved design into a finished physical setup.
- Check the equipment list, rack space, and layout.
- Install rails, shelves, and mounting parts.
- Mount servers, network devices, storage, and approved power units.
- Connect the planned power feeds and network cables.
- Organize cables and add labels.
- Check equipment placement and connections.
- Take required photos and record equipment details.
- Finish your checklist and hand the work back to your engineers.
We follow your site rules, approved work hours, and steps for making changes.
Rack Upgrades and Equipment Replacements
Need to update a rack that is already in use? We can help you:
- Add servers or storage.
- Replace switches, routers, and firewalls.
- Remove and replace old equipment.
- Move devices to new spots in the rack.
Tell us what must stay running and which devices depend on each other. Include shutdown steps, approved work times, and tasks that need your engineer’s approval.
Your Engineer Can Stay Remote
Your engineer does not need to travel to every rack. Send the plan and have them available for questions. Our technician handles the physical work at the site.
When needed, your engineer can guide the work live. This helps teams that support customers, branches, or offices in several states.
After setup, our Remote Hands & Smart Hands services can help with future tasks at the rack.
What We Need to Plan Your Project
Share these details so we can plan the work and give you a clear quote.
| Project Detail | What to Send |
|---|---|
| Location | Site address and type of building |
| Equipment | Brand, model, count, size, and weight |
| Rack | Rack number, open space, and layout showing where devices go |
| Power | PDU details and approved power connections |
| Network | Port map and required copper, fiber, or DAC connections |
| Cables | Types, lengths, labels, and cable paths |
| Schedule | Preferred install date and approved work hours |
| Site Access | Entry rules, badges, escorts, and loading dock details |
| Records | Required photos, serial numbers, equipment records, and checklist |
| Remote Support | Contact details for your engineer or project lead |
Already have a project plan or scope of work? Send it as it is. There is no need to write it again.
Rack & Stack Pricing
Choose hourly or per rack pricing to plan your project. We will confirm the work and cost in your written quote.
Rack & Stack Rates
| Service | Price | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly installation | $150 per technician per hour | 3 hours ($450 per technician) |
| Per rack installation | $2,400 per rack | 1 rack |
Both options cover installing, connecting, and labeling equipment using your plan.
Per rack pricing covers an agreed equipment list and cabling plan. Larger or more complex builds need a separate quote.
What Affects the Cost?
These details help us price your job:
- Number, size, and weight of devices
- Crew size and time needed
- Cable connections and labels
- Site access rules
- Required photos and records
Travel, work outside normal hours, and special project costs will be listed in your written quote.
Hourly work has a three hour minimum per technician, or $450. This is the minimum labor charge, not an added fee.
Some jobs need two technicians to lift or handle equipment. We will confirm the crew size and estimated hours before scheduling.
Before We Arrive
A few checks can help keep your install on track:
- Make sure all equipment has arrived and is ready to access.
- Have rails, mounting parts, power cords, and patch cables ready.
- Include any needed optics, transceivers, and adapters.
- Check that the rack has enough space and the right power and connections.
- Share entry, security, escort, parking, and loading dock rules.
- Tell us about any limits on tools brought into the site.
- Confirm your remote engineer’s contact details and available hours.
Need Help Beyond the Rack?
We can plan related work as part of your project.
- IT Decommissioning: Remove old equipment before new devices go in.
- Structured Cabling: Add permanent network cables and patch panels.
- IT Rollouts Across Multiple Sites: Repeat the same install at branches, stores, or offices.
- IT Field Services: Get help with other physical IT tasks at your site.
Tell us the full job so we can plan the work together.
Rack & Stack for MSPs and IT Integrators
Keep control of your customer relationship and technical plan. We provide technicians at the customer’s site.
- You send the scope, diagrams, and install steps.
- You name the contacts for questions and approvals.
- We complete the approved physical work.
- We provide the required photos, records, and checklist.
Use us for one customer project or repeat installs across many locations.
One Site or Sites Nationwide
DeployNation accepts rack and stack projects across the United States. We support single offices, remote branches, customer sites, and projects with many locations.
For several sites, send the address list, equipment counts, schedule, and shared work plan. We will review the crew and work needed at each site.
Ready to Get Your Equipment Installed?
Send us your site address, equipment list, and preferred install date. Include any rack layout, port map, checklist, or scope of work you have.
We will review the work and crew needed for your quote. Your team brings the plan. DeployNation brings the hands to get it done.