I have a 10Mpbs unmetered server with theplanet with almost 500GB data on it. I want to purchase a new 10Mpbs server (with bigger hard drives and Raid) and move all that data to the new one.
The problem is moving all that data.

If I'd want to do it over the network it would take almost 5 days - and that's counting I close the server to visitors and use the bandwidth for transferring only.
So I'm looking for a different way.

Unfortunately ThePlanet's staff wasn't very helpful. They can't move the hard drives between servers in different datacenters and for some reason they have no idea and can't guarantee where the new server will be placed.

So I was thinking of temporarily increasing the bandwidth on both servers so I can transfer it quicker, but they don't offer that as well...

The only option would be migration services for $250 + $2.50 per GB. But that comes to $1500...

And correct me if I'm wrong, but increasing uplink to 100Mpbs on both servers won't help me, right?

I'm really disappointed for the lack of theplanet's advertised "flexibility"

Any suggestions would be appreciated

Hopefully Kevin will be able to shed some light on these legitimate questions.
Maybe there is an available service for current customers that isn't advertised and at a fair price.

If there are not any options at all, is this a server that can be moved parts at a time?
For example, domain1.com contains 5 GB of data. Take down domain1.com, move the data, then move DNS, etc. and bring that domain back online. So on, etc.
You could leave domain1.com active on both servers until DNS populates. Work with the domain owner to not change any data for a few hours.
Just an option I quickly wrote down.

Between Dallas and Houston with both servers having 100 Mbit NIC's, you will top about 5 MBps (40 Mbps).
So, it would help vs. 10 Mbit nic will top out at 1.25 MBps (10 Mbps).

Better to wait for additional responses.

Marek, check your PM's. I may be able to help you.

Best regards.