Server Migration Services in Tokyo
By Reboot Monkey Team
Physical server relocation between Equinix, AT Tokyo, and NTT facilities across central Tokyo. Reboot Monkey's engineers handle every cable pull, rack move, and cross-connect transfer on-site, so your team stays remote.
Last updated: April 14, 2026
What makes server migration in Tokyo different from migrations in Europe or the United States?
Three factors make Tokyo migrations technically distinct. First, Japan's power standard is 100V/200V at 50Hz. Hardware from North American facilities (which typically use 208V/60Hz) or European facilities (230V/50Hz) must be verified for PSU compatibility before deployment. Second, Tokyo's seismic risk profile requires specialist packaging for hardware transport between facilities. Third, facility access protocols at NTT and some AT Tokyo sites involve Japanese-language documentation and longer advance notice periods than comparable Equinix sites in Frankfurt or London. Reboot Monkey accounts for all three factors in every Tokyo engagement.
Which Tokyo datacentres does Reboot Monkey work in?
Reboot Monkey operates across the full Equinix TY campus (TY1 through TY11), AT Tokyo CC1 and CC2, and NTT Communications Nexcenter facilities in the Greater Tokyo Area. We are a third-party operator and do not own these facilities. We work inside them on behalf of clients who hold colocation space there. If your equipment is in a Tokyo facility not on this list, contact us and we will confirm access capability before scoping the engagement.
How do you handle hardware transport between Tokyo facilities to account for seismic risk?
All hardware transported between Tokyo facilities is packed in anti-vibration cases with foam shock absorption rated for Japan's road network and for the micro-tremors common in the Greater Tokyo Area. Spinning-disk storage arrays and chassis with sensitive optical components receive additional isolating packaging. Reboot Monkey coordinates transport with specialist logistics partners and provides a chain-of-custody document covering the full transport leg from power-down at source to power-on at destination.
What does APPI compliance mean for our server migration and does Reboot Monkey cover it?
APPI (Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information) requires that personal information of Japanese residents be handled with appropriate security measures, including during physical movement of hardware containing that information. Reboot Monkey provides a documented chain of custody for all hardware transport, which supports your APPI compliance obligations for data handling during transit. If your migration involves moving hardware out of Japan, APPI's cross-border data transfer provisions apply and you should review these with your legal counsel before the migration plan is finalised. Reboot Monkey will flag this during the scoping process but does not provide legal advice.
Can Reboot Monkey execute a server migration within a Tokyo maintenance window at 02:00 to 06:00 JST?
Yes. Reboot Monkey's Tokyo-region engineers are available for overnight maintenance windows. The 02:00 to 06:00 JST window is the standard low-traffic period for planned migrations and we routinely execute within this window. There is no premium surcharge for overnight work on standard Tokyo engagements. We book facility access, coordinate with facility operations at both sites, and pre-stage cabling and power at the destination facility before the window opens to minimise the duration of any service impact.
What is the lead time for a Tokyo server migration engagement?
For a standard single-rack migration between two Equinix TY sites, the typical lead time from initial brief to execution is five to ten working days: two to four days for the pre-migration survey and plan, one to two days for plan approval, and one to two days for facility access booking. NTT facility engagements require slightly longer due to their 48-72 hour access notice requirement. For complex multi-rack migrations, cross-border equipment movements, or APPI and PCI DSS scoped engagements, allow two to three weeks for planning. Contact us with your target date and we will confirm feasibility immediately.
Does Reboot Monkey handle cross-connect transfers as part of a Tokyo server migration?
Yes. Cross-connect transfers are included in Reboot Monkey's standard migration scope for Tokyo engagements. We decommission existing cross-connects at the source facility, submit orders for new cross-connects at the destination facility, and complete the patching before the migration window opens. For Equinix TY cross-connects this is handled through the IBX ordering system. For third-party carrier circuits, we liaise with the carrier's NOC on your behalf to coordinate the transfer or re-order.