Competitor Solution Analysis
The purpose of the ServerLift is to help organizations: Protect People, Save Money and Improve Productivity when moving servers and related data center equipment. ServerLifts are one of the few devices that provide protection to both employees and equipment while improving efficiency.
To assist clients in their acquisition decision-making process, ServerLift Corporation has prepared a series of cost/benefit analyses. The analyses are highly conservative and do not even take into account cost savings due to projected significant decreases in workers' compensation insurance which may accrue.
| Design Criteria | Alternative Manual Lift |
Alternative Motorized Lift |
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| 1. Delivers equipment to tops of racks |  |
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| 2. Easily navigates thru narrow aisles and doorways | |
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| 3. Protects facility's floors and surfaces |  |
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| 4. Sliding platform to deliver equipment bi-directionally into racks | |
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| 5. Foot-activated brake and stabilizer | |
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| 6. Absence of hydraulic fluid leaks | |
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| 7. Structurally rigid with lifetime guarantee | |
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| 8. Sufficient capacity to handle most rack-mounted systems | |
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| 9. Reduction of staff required to execute move | |
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| 10. "Jogging" motion for precise server placement | |
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| 11. Fully ergonomic design promoting compliance with occupational safety and health guidelines | |
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| 12. Keyed on/off switch preventing unauthorized use | N/A | |
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| 13. Non-out-gassing, deep cycle, long lasting battery powered with built-in charger | N/A | |
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| 14. Specially designed strapping system to secure payload during migration | |
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| 15. Side-loading feature for use in confined environment | |
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| 16. Contoured Platform for facilitating the movement of equipment into and out of racks | |
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| 17. Locking, telescopic platform to secure servers during installation | |
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| 18. Safety features integrated with design | |
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| 19. Swiveling/locking castors to maximize utility | |
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| 20. Design for and by IT professionals and safety personnel | |
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Legend:
- = Fully meets design criteria
- = Partially meets design criteria
- = Does not meet design criteria
