RackNerd recently sent an email notification stating that its VPS services in the Los Angeles DC-02 data center will undergo a physical migration. This migration involves all related VPS hypervisors/nodes and represents a full infrastructure-level relocation.
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The following is a complete translation and structured explanation of the official email content.
1. Background of the Migration
RackNerd stated that its Los Angeles DC-02 data center upstream provider is exiting the building located at:
- 707 Wilshire Blvd (Aon Center)
As a result, RackNerd must physically relocate all existing equipment, including all VPS nodes, from DC-02 to a new Los Angeles facility (DC-03):
- New facility address: 1200 W 7th St
2. Scope of Impact
This notice applies only to:
- Specific VPS services (hostname / service label: masked)
- Current primary IP address (masked)
The email also notes that if users have other VPS instances in DC-02 not listed in this message, they will receive separate notifications later this month.
3. Maintenance Schedule and Downtime Window
- Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
- Time zone reference: PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
Detailed Timeline:
- 6:45 AM PDT: Power-off begins
- 7:00 AM PDT: Physical un-racking begins
4. Migration Process Overview
- Safely shut down affected nodes
- Remove equipment from 707 Wilshire Blvd facility
- Transport hardware to DC-03 (1200 W 7th St)
- Re-rack, re-cable, and restore power
- Complete network setup and IP renumbering
Official notes:
- Due to physical transport, reinstallation, cabling, and IP renumbering
- No exact completion time can be guaranteed
- It is expected to be completed within the same business day
- However, users should prepare for a possible full-day outage
5. Important Notes
1. Can services remain in DC-02?
No. The upstream provider at DC-02 is fully exiting 707 Wilshire Blvd, so migration is mandatory.
2. Will data be lost?
No. This is a physical relocation of existing infrastructure. VPS data remains on the same physical hardware; only the facility changes.
3. Is backup recommended?
Yes.
Although no data loss is expected, the official recommendation is:
- Maintain offsite backups for all production systems
- Especially before any physical maintenance event
4. Will VPS configuration change?
No changes will occur:
- CPU
- Memory
- Disk
- Allocated resources
All configurations remain unchanged; only the data center location is updated.
5. Will IP addresses change?
Yes.
Reason:
- DC-03 operates under a different upstream network
- IP renumbering is required
After migration completion:
- A new IP address will be emailed once the VPS is restored
6. Can the old IP be retained?
No. Due to differences in network infrastructure, DC-02 IPs cannot be preserved.
7. How to track real-time progress?
During maintenance:
- Updates will be posted on the RackNerd status page
Status page:
Note: The event will only appear once maintenance begins.
8. Do I need to submit a support ticket?
No action is required.
- No ticket needed
- No manual intervention required
- Just wait for automatic completion
9. Will login credentials change?
No. VPS username and password remain unchanged.
10. Can I get the new IP in advance?
No. IP assignment occurs automatically after migration completion, and will be sent via email.
11. Will multiple IPv4 addresses be preserved?
Yes.
- The system will detect existing IPv4 count
- And assign the same number of new IPv4 addresses
12. Will the VPS still be located in Los Angeles?
Yes.
Only the data center changes:
- Old: Los Angeles DC-02 (707 Wilshire Blvd)
- New: Los Angeles DC-03 (1200 W 7th St)
6. Official Conclusion
RackNerd stated that this migration is a necessary infrastructure adjustment and they will:
- Execute the process safely
- Operate with caution
- Improve efficiency wherever possible
They also thank users for their understanding and patience.
