# Rack and Stack

> Server and network equipment installation, rack and stack, and cabinet build-out for Michigan data centers and colocation facilities.

Equipment installed correctly, labeled, and documented the first time.

From a single server swap to a full cabinet build-out, we physically install, cable, label, and power up your equipment on site — and document it as we go, so the install and the documentation happen in one visit instead of two.

## When you need this

- New hardware has arrived at your Michigan facility and needs to be racked and cabled.
- You're replacing or upgrading equipment and need it physically swapped without flying staff in.
- A vendor deployment includes hardware that needs local installation support.
- You want installation and documentation handled together, not as separate projects.

## What's included

### Server & appliance installation

Unboxing, rack mounting, cable management, and power-up of servers, switches, and appliances.

### Cabinet & rack build-out

Full cabinet builds including rail installation, PDU mounting, and cable management infrastructure.

### Cabling & patching

Power and network cabling run, dressed, and labeled to your standards.

### Equipment removal

Decommissioned or replaced equipment removed, staged, and prepared for disposition.

### Labeling as part of the install

Every install includes consistent labeling, so documentation isn't a separate follow-up project.

### Vendor coordination

We can receive shipments, coordinate with your vendor's remote support, and confirm equipment before install.

## How it works

1. **Confirm the build** — Share your rack layout, equipment list, and cabling standards ahead of the visit.
2. **Receive & stage** — Equipment is received, unboxed, and staged, with visual confirmation it matches your packing list.
3. **Install & cable** — Equipment is racked, cabled, labeled, and powered up according to your specification.
4. **Confirm & document** — You get photo confirmation and updated documentation the same day the install is complete.

## Who this is for

- Colocation tenants with new equipment to install
- Technology vendors deploying hardware at Michigan customer sites
- Data center operators needing overflow install capacity
- General contractors handling technology scope during a build-out

## Available in

- [Ann Arbor](https://fieldbenchtech.com/locations/ann-arbor/)
- [Detroit](https://fieldbenchtech.com/locations/detroit/)

## Frequently asked questions

### Can you receive shipments on our behalf?

In many facilities, yes — depending on the facility's shipping/receiving policy. We'll confirm this as part of scoping the job.

### Do you handle cable management, not just installation?

Yes — cable dressing, labeling, and management are part of every rack and stack job, not an add-on. A rack that's installed but not properly cabled just creates work for someone later.

### Can you follow our specific rack layout standard?

Yes. Send your rack elevation or layout standard ahead of time and the install will follow it exactly.

## Contact

- Request service: https://fieldbenchtech.com/request-service/
- Email: drew@fieldbenchtech.com
- Phone: (734) 489-1592
- Location: Ann Arbor, MI