Chicago smart hands — since 2017

On-site technical support inside Chicago's top data centers

RackHands provides professional smart hands services across Chicago's leading colocation facilities. We're already credentialed and on the floor so you don't have to be.

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About RackHands

Chicago's trusted data center hands

Since 2017, RackHands has been the go-to smart hands team for companies operating in Chicago's colocation market. We provide skilled, badged technicians who are already authorized inside the city's key facilities — ready to execute physical tasks on your behalf without the delay of access requests or escort coordination.

As Chicago's data center market continues to expand, enterprises and cloud providers need reliable on-site presence without the overhead of a dedicated local team. That's exactly what we offer: professional hands, real accountability, and full documentation on every job.

What we do

Smart hands services

Every task is carried out by trained, facility-badged technicians with full documentation provided after completion.

Hardware installation

Rackmounting servers, switches, PDUs, and patch panels per your specifications and diagrams.

Cabling & patching

Structured cabling, fiber runs, copper patching, and cable management with labeling to your standards.

Remote hands support

Power cycles, console connections, LED checks, and live walkthroughs with your remote team on demand.

Decommissioning

Safe removal, asset tagging, and prep for shipment with chain-of-custody documentation.

Inventory & audits

Physical audits, asset tagging, and rack diagrams — accurate records of what you have and where it lives.

Escorted access & staging

Receiving, inspecting, and staging equipment deliveries — with escort services for vendor visits.

Where we operate

Active Chicago locations

We are credentialed and operating inside three of Chicago's most important colocation facilities today.

CoreSite CH1
CoreSite

CoreSite CH1

427 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60605

One of Chicago's largest and most connected carrier-neutral facilities. Full smart hands coverage across all customer suites and cage environments.

Badged & active · All service types
CoreSite CH2
CoreSite

CoreSite CH2

1432 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60607

A key financial district facility serving Chicago's trading and enterprise community. Our team is on the ground and ready for same-day requests.

Badged & active · All service types
Equinix CH3
Equinix

Equinix CH3

350 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

Equinix's flagship Chicago campus with direct access to the region's major interconnection ecosystem. Full smart hands and remote hands coverage available.

Badged & active · All service types
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Service area

Chicago and beyond

Our home base is Chicago, but our work doesn't stop at the city limits. If your facility is anywhere in the Chicagoland area — whether it's in the suburbs, along the I-88 corridor, or further out — we're happy to travel. Just reach out and we'll work out the details.

We've also completed projects in other states and internationally. Whether you need a team dispatched for a one-time installation, a decommission project, or ongoing support at a facility outside Illinois, we can make it happen. Contact us to discuss your project and we'll put together a plan.

Chicago, IL Chicagoland area New York City Calgary, AB Other locations — ask us
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Request a service or quote

Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you within a few hours. Whether it's a single task at one of our Chicago facilities or a multi-state deployment, we're ready to help.

Emailinfo@rackhands.com
Phone(312) 340-5454
Based inChicago, IL
Hours24/7 for urgent requests