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ServerLIFT SL-1000XPL™ Folding Platform Electric Data Center Lift

Full-Range Data Center Lift with FlexPosition™ Platform

The ServerLIFT SL-1000XPL™ Folding Platform Electric Data Center Lift combines heavy-duty lifting capacity with an integrated fold-down platform for safe equipment handling from virtually ground level to the rack. Designed for technicians who regularly work with heavy servers and equipment in lower rack positions, the SL-1000XPL™ eliminates the need to manually lift equipment onto the platform or into the lowest rack spaces.

Its folding platform supports up to 1,000 lbs. when folded and up to 500 lbs. when unfolded, giving data center teams a versatile solution for transport, installation, removal, and equipment unpacking. The supplied spec sheet confirms the 1,000-lb folded-platform center capacity and 500-lb unfolded-platform center capacity.

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Compatible Attachments and Accessories

LE-1000X™ Lift Extension: Effortlessly unpack cargo from pallets and boxes.

GT-1000X™ Glide Platform: Smoothly roll IT equipment in and out of rack slots.

RS-500X™ J-Rail Assist: Perfectly align loads to fit J-Rails and other slotted guard rails.

RL-500™ Platform Riser: Add 15.75 inches to your reach for top-rack installs that go smoothly.

VMH-500X™ Vertical Module Handler: Maintain stability while moving vertical chassis servers.

GR-500X™ Multi-Axis Roller Table: Achieve precise positioning with omnidirectional ball bearings.

WS-1X™ Wide Shelf

WS-2X™ Wide Shelf: Expand your lifting shelf to 21” for even bigger IT systems.

WS-3X™ Wide Shelf: Achieve maximum support with a massive 30” shelf.

GS-1000XR™ Glide Shelf Round Pin Option: Attach rollers to server racks for seamless installations and removals.

Mobile Charge & Swap MCS-12X™: Swap out for a fresh battery whenever and wherever you need it.

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DATA CENTER APPLICATIONS

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Frequent or Heavy Moves

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Migrations/Relocations

Streamline Data Center Operations

The SL-1000XPL™ combines the capabilities of a heavy-duty ServerLIFT® data center lift with an integrated folding platform designed specifically for low-reach applications. Instead of mounting and removing a separate platform extension whenever equipment needs to be handled near floor level, technicians can simply unfold the built-in plate and lower equipment to less than one inch from the ground.

The oversized fixed platform measures approximately 20 by 30 inches, providing ample support for wide and long servers while creating a stable working surface for installation and removal.

Capacity, platform folded: 1,000 lbs.
Capacity, platform unfolded: 500 lbs. at platform center
Lowest platform height, unfolded: 0.9 in.
Unit width: 24.5 in.
Unit weight: 710 lbs.

Those dimensions are shown in the drawing on the spec sheet, including the 0.9-inch lowest unfolded height, 24.5-inch unit width, and 710-lb total unit weight.

Handle Heavy Equipment From Floor to Rack

The SL-1000XPL™ is designed for one of the most physically demanding jobs in the data center: installing and removing heavy equipment from the lowest rack positions. Its integrated folding platform reaches virtually to floor level, allowing technicians to transfer equipment onto the lift without manually hoisting it onto an elevated platform.

Once loaded, the equipment can be raised and precisely positioned for installation using the lift’s powered controls.

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Safety Is Our Top Priority

ServerLIFT® server handling lifts are designed to be the data center professional’s safest and smartest decision. Ours is the only data center lift certified to meet US and global safety standards.

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Danger in the Data Center​

“Manual material handling is the principal source of compensable injuries in the American workforce, and four out of five of these injuries will affect the lower back.”
– Occupational Safety and Health Administration

“Over 36% of injuries involving missed workdays were the result of shoulder and back injuries…lifting loads over 50 pounds will increase the risk of injury.”
– US Bureau of Labor

No More Manual Lifting

IT equipment manufacturers typically specify using two to four people for handling and installation. Even with four people, manually lifting equipment unnecessarily increases the risk of accident. Manual lifting also delays other critical data center tasks from being performed.

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Save Time and Money with ServerLIFT®

Installing servers and related IT equipment is both dangerous and inefficient. Depending on the number of people used to install equipment, data center efficiency can improve by up to 300% with ServerLIFT®.

Two salaried employees installing a new piece of rack-mounted equipment weighing 75 pounds* by hand provides a perfect example. This task requires 30+ minutes of high-tension work per employee, risking muscle strain, pinched fingers, and other injuries. Conversely, a single tech using a ServerLIFT® data center lift can make the move in 15 minutes with no risk involved.

* mounted to the rack—no cabling or connections
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The ServerLIFT SL-1000XPL™ Folding Platform Electric Data Center Lift is backed by a worry-free, 30-day Money-Back Guarantee.

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ServerLIFT SL-1000XPL® Folding Platform Data Center Lift FEATURES

Integrated Folding Platform

The built-in folding platform gives technicians both standard heavy-duty lifting and low-reach functionality without requiring a separate platform extension. Fold it down to reach equipment near floor level, or return it to its standard position for loads up to 1,000 lbs.

Near-Ground-Level Reach

With the platform unfolded, the SL-1000XPL™ can lower equipment to approximately 0.9 inches above the floor, eliminating the need to manually lift heavy equipment onto the platform. The engineering drawing identifies a lowest unfolded platform height of 0.9 inches.

Heavy-Duty Load Capacity

The platform supports up to 1,000 lbs. when folded and up to 500 lbs. at the center when unfolded, allowing one lift to handle both heavy rack-mounted equipment and low-level installation tasks.
Swivel Handles Turn Easily​
As reported by one of our customers: "In 15 minutes, we racked an HP chassis and 15 new hard drive enclosures, with only one engineer. Using our new lift is much safer and quicker than using 3 engineers."
As reported by one of our customers: "In 15 minutes, we racked an HP chassis and 15 new hard drive enclosures, with only one engineer. Using our new lift is much safer and quicker than using 3 engineers."
Dual-Point Stabilizer Brake​
The proprietary ServerLIFT® brake system prevents any movement when transferring equipment on or off the platform, holding the entire machine rigid and stable.
The proprietary ServerLIFT<sup>®</sup> brake system prevents any movement when transferring equipment on or off the platform, holding the entire machine rigid and stable.
Large Swivel Casters​
The large front and back caster wheels roll easily over any obstruction and won’t mark up data center flooring. The front casters can be locked for easy transport down straight hallways and aisles.
The large front and back caster wheels roll easily over any obstruction and won’t mark up data center flooring. The front casters can be locked for easy transport down straight hallways and aisles.
Compact Design​
The lift’s slim 24-inch (61 cm) base and oversized wheels smoothly navigate aisles, corners, and ramps while providing ample space for an operator — even in the narrowest of data center aisles. ServerLIFT®’s unique mast design keeps the retracted lift height low enough to fit through standard-size doorways and elevators.
The lift’s slim 24-inch (61 cm) base and oversized wheels smoothly navigate aisles, corners, and ramps while providing ample space for an operator — even in the narrowest of data center aisles. ServerLIFT<sup>®</sup>’s unique mast design keeps the retracted lift height low enough to fit through standard-size doorways and elevators.
Telescoping Mast​
When fully extended, the mast lifts the platform equipment surface 137" high to reach the highest racks (higher when used with the RL-500™ Platform Riser attachment). As an added safety feature in height-restricted environments, the TouchSTOPⓇ overhead sensor prevents both structural and equipment damage by stopping the lift motor on contact with the ceiling or other overhead obstructions.
When fully extended, the mast lifts the platform equipment surface 137" high to reach the highest racks (higher when used with the RL-500™ Platform Riser attachment). As an added safety feature in height-restricted environments, the TouchSTOPⓇ overhead sensor prevents both structural and equipment damage by stopping the lift motor on contact with the ceiling or other overhead obstructions.
Fully Powered Lifting​
Capable of operating more than a full day on a single charge, the SL-500FXL™ Front-Loading Powered Lift features a non-hydraulic, heavy-duty winch motor and a leak-proof AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) battery that are safe for use in any data center environment. The unit comes equipped with the choice of a 110V or 220V 3-stage charging system.
Capable of operating more than a full day on a single charge, the SL-500FXL™ Front-Loading Powered Lift features a non-hydraulic, heavy-duty winch motor and a leak-proof AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) battery that are safe for use in any data center environment. The unit comes equipped with the choice of a 110V or 220V 3-stage charging system.
Fine Adjustment Pendant
Controls the speed to allow fast positioning and precise alignment of equipment to rails and other equipment-mounting solutions in data center racks and cabinets.
Controls the speed to allow fast positioning and precise alignment of equipment to rails and other equipment-mounting solutions in data center racks and cabinets.
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FUNCTIONAL ATTACHMENTS FOR THE SL-1000XPL™

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The RL-500™ Platform Riser enables you to reach to the top of any rack without hitting overhead obstructions.
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The RS-500X™ J-Rail Assist helps you quickly and accurately lower equipment into slotted rails.
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GT-1000X Glide Table friction free unloading of servers

The GT-1000X™ Bi-Directional Glide Table helps you load and unload heavy servers with a single hand for a no-stress server move...every time.
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ServerLIFT® Extended Service Contracts are available in one-, three- and five-year terms on the ServerLIFT SL-1000X® Electric Super-Duty Data Center Lift. Warranty extensions include a year-end or end-of-term on-site preventative maintenance service.
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The LE-1000X™ Lift Extension assists with lifting heavy IT equipment off of pallets and out of boxes.
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WS-1X wide shelf attachment

The WS-1X™ Wide Shelf is a 17" (43.2 cm) wide plate attachment that provides additional shelf surface area to fully support servers across their entire width.
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WS-1X wide shelf attachment

The WS-2X™ Wide Shelf is a 21″ (53.3 cm) wide plate attachment that provides even more shelf space to fully support servers with side-structural frames across their entire width.
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WS-1X wide shelf attachment

The WS-3X™ Wide Shelf is a 30″ (76.2 cm) wide plate attachment that delivers the most shelf space to fully support servers with side-structural frames across their entire width. Usable with either Side Loading or Front Loading units.
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Forms and FAQs

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Why Our Customers Rely On ServerLIFT®

I would recommend it 100%. It literally has saved my team’s backs. This last year was our biggest year, and for us to do as much as we did (we did almost 200 racks in 6 months)...you can’t do that kind of work without having something that makes your job easier. ServerLIFT® solutions have taken all of that burden off of my team.
April Turner,Groupware Tech
The ServerLIFT® unit was of great benefit during the racking of our blade centers. With the use of the strap kit, one person was able to unbox and safely place the 300-pound device into a rack on the rails. The benefit of not having to remove the blades and power supply components from the chassis to make it lighter saved time and potential damage.
Ken Ward,Sr. Datacenter Engineer
Without a ServerLIFT® data center lift here, customers, they would be...let’s just say, very displeased if we didn’t offer that sort of a service when they got there and they went to rack their gear and they needed something to help them. It’s something that they rely on.
Bill Cory,Flexential
We really rely on our ServerLIFT® device. It was one of the best investments we made for our data centers. Thank you!
Scott Siewert,
Scott Siewert,Sr. Engineer, Metropolitan Airports Commission
We have a ServerLIFT® solution and it’s awesome. It can lift 500 lbs without issue. Even the largest Cisco devices can be installed using it. Our facilities group uses it to pull motors from CRAC Units. It’s well worth the investment.
Dan Balitewicz,Sr. Manager – Infrastructure Operations
In 15 minutes, we racked an HP chassis and 15 new hard drive enclosures, with only one engineer. Using our new lift is much safer and quicker than using 3 engineers.
Francisco Odiz, Triara
ServerLIFT® makes a great product that is easy to use, and promotes safety within the data center. It is especially useful to us in our new data centers, where we have standardized on 9ft. racks. I was most pleased with how easily it allowed us to move and re-rack our large AS/400 systems during a limited outage window.
Brad Gibbs,Lead Data Center Support
I was initially using a manual lift to move servers and other equipment. When the ServerLIFT® electric model came out it was an even better solution. If I have a server that needs to be installed and I am the only one available, I can get it down quickly and easily with the ServerLIFT® unit.
Dave Reno,IT Manager
Safety is our #1 priority. Originally, we didn’t have the resources to install the hardware safely. We were using other brands of both battery- operated and hand-crank lifts, but they required too much maintenance. Now, our ServerLIFT® unit is well-used and everybody is happy with the 'Cadillac' we bought. It’s a great investment.
Rory Bennett,
Rory Bennett,Senior Data Center Manager, AT&T Mobility
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