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articleOct 21, 2026

Is your data center missing critical components to come online?

One delayed component can hold an entire data center offline. Learn what delays go-live, from back-ordered switchgear to failed acceptance tests, and how IPS helps you source, test, and energize critical equipment on schedule.

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When critical electrical equipment is late, your go-live date slips with it.


One delayed component can hold an entire data center offline. Going live depends on every critical piece of equipment arriving, passing testing, and energizing on schedule

What delays go-live

  • Back-ordered transformers, switchgear, and other long-lead equipment
  • Equipment that fails acceptance testing and has to be replaced
  • Parts damaged in shipping or installation
  • Testing and commissioning resources that aren't available when you need them

Why it matters Every day a missing component holds up energization costs you revenue and puts a customer commitment at risk.

How IPS helps close the gap

  1. 01In-stock inventory and expedited lead times: fast access to transformers, switchboards, and key components when OEM dates slip
  2. 02NETA-certified testing and commissioning: accurate validation that confirms equipment is ready to energize
  3. 03Integrated services: field service, shop repair, and engineering support from one partner, coordinated with your team

The result

  • Fewer supply chain surprises
  • A faster path to energization
  • On-time go-live

Bottom line Supply chain delays shouldn’t decide when your data center comes online. With the right partner supplying, testing, and supporting your critical components, go-live stays on schedule.

Talk to our data center team today about the equipment and testing support you need to come online. [email protected]