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SL-500X® Electric Lift

The Best All-Around Solution for Everyday Server Handling

Streamline hardware management with the ServerLIFT® SL-500XⓇ Electric Lift, the industry standard solution for frequent server moves, fast installations, and handling any rack-mounted data center equipment. The SL-500X data center lift is purpose-built for IT environments, eliminating the risk of equipment damage and injury for virtually any server-handling task or situation. That is why it is the all-time, best-selling data center lift and the prevailing choice for critical projects across the globe.
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SPECIFICATIONS

DATA CENTER APPLICATIONS

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Frequent or Heavy Moves

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Migrations/Relocations

Safe, Quick, and Seamless

With its powerful electric motor, the ServerLIFT® SL-500X device can move, lift and install stacks of thin servers, fully populated blade chassis, switches, power supplies, or storage arrays. It makes the transportation, positioning, and installation or removal of any rack-mounted equipment a breeze. It will even traverse ramps and floor gradients with angles of no more than 6 degrees.

Footprint (WxLxH): 24 x 44 x 69 inches
Weight (unloaded): 455lb (206 kg)

Shipping Dims (WxLxH): 26 x 45 x 78 inches Shipping Weight: 557lb (253 kg)
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Enhanced Data Center Operations

Information technology environments are constantly evolving, prompting server hardware to be refreshed regularly. New advances in technology have not eliminated logistical issues for those tasked with moving and lifting server hardware. This causes extreme stress on the lower back, risking injury to the operator or accidents and damaged hardware. The ServerLIFT® SL-500X tool promotes a different, more effective kind of data center management by eliminating stress, pain, and giving employees the confidence they need to quickly and easily handle otherwise difficult tasks.

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 global safety standards, with a 100% accident-free record reported by our customers.
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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 by hand is both dangerous and inefficient. Depending on the number of people used to install equipment, data center efficiency can improve by up to 300% when using ServerLIFT® devices instead.

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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SL-500X FEATURES

Heavy Duty / Micro-Leveling Platform

The platform stays rigid and level, even when lifting up to 500 lbs (227 kgs.) This, along with the user-controlled micro-leveling SmartTILT™ shelf adjustment feature, provides the critical post-to-post alignment needed to precisely rack-mount any server, making installation a breeze.

Side-Loading Capability

The side-shifting platform orients equipment for loading parallel to racks on either side of an aisle. With 6 inches (15.24 cm) of lateral movement in either direction, the platform provides the support you need while securing the equipment to the rack.

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 up to 8 ft (2.44 m) high to reach the highest racks (52U, or over 58U when used with the RL-500 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 up to 8 ft (2.44 m) high to reach the highest racks (52U, or over 58U when used with the RL-500 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-500X Electric 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-500X Electric 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.
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FUNCTIONAL ATTACHMENTS FOR THE SL-500X

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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The RS-500X™ Rail Lift helps you quickly and accurately lower equipment into slotted rails.
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The LE-500X™ Lift Extension assists with lifting heavy IT equipment off of pallets and out of boxes.
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ServerLIFT® Service and Extended Warranty agreements are available in one-, three- and five-year terms on the SL-500X. Warranty extensions include a year-end or end-of-term on-site preventative maintenance service.
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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 PL-500X® Platform Extension brings the reach of any ServerLIFT® machine down to the floor.
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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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Forms and FAQs

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Why OUR CUSTOMERS RELY ON SERVERLIFT®

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
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 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
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
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 ServerLIFT® lift is much safer and quicker than using 3 engineers.
Francisco Odiz, Triara
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,Senior Data Center Manager, AT&T Mobility
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 WardSr. Datacenter Engineer
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