Server Handler

Servers may be lighter than full racks, but installing them remains one of the most delicate electro-mechanical tasks in any data center. Modern compute nodes, multi- GPU servers, and high-density storage modules must slide into rails with perfect alignment, lock into place without collision, and be removed without stressing chassis, connectors, or cooling structures. These operations often occur during live workloads, hot-swap cycles, or high thermal load. Reliance on manual precision introduces risk, fatigue, and unnecessary downtime.

The Grenzebach Server Handler automates the entire installation and removal sequence with rail-level accuracy. It aligns, positions, inserts, and extracts full server units, then stores them onboard in a server tower for transport to their next location. Designed for hyperscale, colocation, and emerging AI-cluster environments, the system supports uniform hardware generations and variable maintenance windows with predictable, audit-ready workflows. Automated handling enables precise placement within existing racks while maintaining repeatable alignment, eliminating heavy or awkward lifting to improve operator safety and reduce physical strain. Maintenance tasks such as swaps, upgrades, and replacements accelerate significantly, minimizing impact on surrounding equipment. Advanced sensing paired with intelligent alignment identifies the correct rack slot and guides each motion without collision risks. Integrating seamlessly into technician workflows or operating completely autonomously, the Server Handler sustains continuous maintenance cycles across dense, next-generation data centers.

We support modern data centers with intelligent mobile robotics that take over repeatable, high-precision and ergonomically challenging tasks—work that human teams cannot perform reliably at scale. Its guided rail alignment reinforces the consistent slot positioning described earlier, helping maintain workflow stability during live operations.


The Server Handler can:

• Align full server units to rail height and bay geometry

• Insert and extract them with controlled, collision-free front-to-back motion

• Compensate angle deviations, tilt, and vertical misalignment

• Handle multi-GPU servers, GPU trays, and modular compute nodes

• Transport several servers in a single cycle using on-board carriers

• Operate safely in energized HPC and liquid-cooled environments
  
  

This protects sensitive hardware, accelerates replacement cycles, and keeps facilities fully operational.

Our systems are engineered for sensitive, high-density environments. They follow current and emerging requirements to support safe, compliant, and smooth operation.

• U.S. Regulatory Compliance: UL 3100, ANSI B56.5, ISO 3691-4—aligned with OSHA, NFPA, and NEC.

• EU-Maschinenverordnung (EU) 2023/1230: This Regulation lays down health and safety requirements for the design and construction of machinery, placed on the European market

• Functional-Safety Architecture: ISO 13849-1 for documented risk reduction and safe human-robot collaboration.

• Operational Noise < 85 dB: Suitable for live maintenance and sound-sensitive areas.

• Thermal and Layout Compatibility: Safe in hot- and cold-aisle environments; aligned with TIA-942 and ASHRAE TC 9.9.

• Precision Under Real Conditions: Sub-millimeter placement accuracy for standard and non-standard compute nodes, supported by intelligent positioning that minimizes collision risks in confined aisles.

• Sustainability Engineered: Low energy consumption, long mechanical lifetime, and recyclable materials support ESG goals.

• Documentation and Traceability: Full certification records, process documentation, and long-term service ecosystems.

Our Server Handlers run at scale in some of the world’s most demanding data centers. Aligned with OCP electro-mechanical standards and designed for next-generation server architectures, they are engineered for the realities of high-density deployments. Consistent slot-level alignment and stable handling processes reinforce uptime across complex environments.

Since 1960, we have delivered industrial-scale automation across global markets. We combine engineering heritage with the agility of a grown-up start-up—precise, curious, and committed to shaping tomorrow’s data-center infrastructure.

No two data centers are the same. Rack heights, aisle widths, thermal conditions, server types, and maintenance workflows vary. We design custom grippers, alignment modules, sensor packages, and navigation logic tailored to your exact facility requirements.

Higher densities. Heavier modules. Tighter aisles. Faster cycles. These conditions strain human teams and increase the risk of handling errors. We build the robotic infrastructure that makes modern data centers safer, faster, and more reliable.