Installation Services
We install the hardware we sell, and hardware you already own, anywhere in Qatar. Rack builds, single-server deployments, storage and switching — racked, cabled, powered, configured and handed over working.
What's included
Every installation is quoted against a written scope, so you know what you are paying for before we arrive. A typical engagement covers:
Rack & physical install
Rail kit fitting, rack mounting, cable management arms, blanking panels and airflow arrangement. Tower units sited and secured.
Power & cabling
PDU connection, redundant power paths where the hardware supports it, structured data cabling, patching and labelling to a documented scheme.
Firmware & base configuration
BIOS and firmware brought to a current stable release, boot order and power policy set, out-of-band management configured — iDRAC on Dell, iLO on HPE, IMM on Lenovo — with credentials handed to you.
Storage & RAID
Controller configuration, RAID array creation to your specification, hot-spare assignment, drive firmware alignment and health verification before handover.
Network deployment
Switch mounting and stacking, VLAN and uplink configuration to your design, SFP and transceiver fitting, firewall placement and cabling.
Testing & handover
Power-on testing, POST and diagnostic checks, thermal verification under load, and a written handover sheet listing serials, addresses, credentials and the as-built configuration.
How it works
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Tell us what you have
Send your equipment list, rack details and site address by WhatsApp or email. If you bought the hardware from us we already have the specs.
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Site survey
For rack builds and multi-unit deployments we visit first, at no charge, to check rack depth, power availability, cooling and access. Single-unit installs can usually be scoped from photos.
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Written quotation
A fixed-price quote with a defined scope and a scheduled date, back to you within 24 hours of the survey. No hourly billing surprises.
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Installation
We arrive with the tools, rails, cables and blanking panels needed. Out-of-hours and weekend slots are available where downtime matters.
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Handover
You receive a handover document, all credentials, and the equipment running. Post-installation questions are answered on WhatsApp at no charge.
Hardware we install
We work daily with the platforms we stock, which means rail kits, caddies, firmware quirks and controller behaviour are familiar rather than researched on site.
- Dell PowerEdge — R630, R640, R650, R730, R740, R750, T440
- HPE ProLiant — DL360, DL380, DL160, ML350 (Gen8–Gen10)
- IBM & Lenovo System x
- Cisco UCS
- Dell EMC and HPE storage, NAS and disk shelves
- Cisco, Fortinet and Palo Alto switching, routing and firewalls
- Dell Precision and HP Z-series workstations
Equipment bought elsewhere is welcome. We will tell you honestly before quoting if a unit is not worth installing.
What we don't do
Scope clarity saves everyone time, so it is worth being direct about the boundaries:
- Electrical works requiring a licensed contractor — new circuits, DB changes, containment installation
- Civil works — core drilling, floor cutting, raised-floor modification
- Application-level administration such as Active Directory design, database tuning or software licensing
- Ongoing managed services or monitoring contracts
Where a job needs any of the above, we will say so at survey and can coordinate with your contractor.
Pricing
Installation is quoted per job, not per hour, because the variables that matter — rack access, unit count, cabling runs, whether the site is live — differ on every project. As a guide:
- Single server or switch — mount, cable, firmware, base configuration and handover.
- Multi-unit rack build — full rack, structured cabling, labelling, as-built documentation.
- Installation with purchase — reduced rate on hardware bought from ServerDove.
Request a site visit
Send the equipment list and site address and we will come back with a scope and a fixed price. The fastest route is WhatsApp.
Message us on WhatsApp sales@serverdove.com
Useful to include: number and model of units, rack size and location, whether the site is live, and your preferred date.