Where do refurbished products come from?
This is a very relevant question and one that many people ask themselves.
Many ask themselves that question
Here’s a typical scenario on how IT hardware finds its way into the refurbished equipment market.- Datacenters often lease equipment for their infrastructures.
- Typically, because data centers constantly need to maintain top processing power in order to properly service their clientele, that equipment is being leased anywhere from 2 to 3 years.
- When it’s time to upgrade to the latest hardware, the equipment is returned to the leasing company.
- Once that happens, the leasing company turns around and sells the products to a third party reseller.
- It’s also possible that the company leasing the equipment already has an arrangement with a reseller and will sell to them directly.
- thoroughly clean and test the products upon receipt,
- restore them to factory defaults,
- include documentation on the tests that were performed and
- offer a solid warranty on them.
Going through the refurbishing process is a good thing
Why? Put simply, for quality control assurance
In doing so, the products' lifecycle is therefore extended significantly and, it's the best way to recycle as the products are being kept out of landfills.
Everybody, including the environment wins!
Difference between refurbished and used hardware equipment
Refurbished vs. used, the differences between the two are more than significant and cannot be ignored!
Refurbished or used? Some really BIG differences there!
Refurbished and used products may look identical BUT, there are HUGE differences between them such as, performance, reliability and warranty, just to name a few
Differences between refurbished and used are significant
Refurbished is pre-owned equipment, which by definition means used. HOWEVER, not all used equipment are refurbished! Again as mentioned previously and in our article about the Differences between refurbished and used products, refurbished equipment is;- thoroughly cleaned and tested,
- restored to factory defaults,
- comes with documentation on the tests performed and,
- has a solid warranty on them.
Why buy refurbished products
Depends on your situation really and, many reasons such as price, performance, availability and other factors may come into play.
Data centers often buy very high-end and very expensive equipment. Often times, that equipment is priced out of reach for many.
Consider refurbished IT hardware
When considering refurbished products just think, since those satisfied the data centers' performance and processing requirements, it's reasonable to say they will satisfy yours as well and, will do so for years to come.
Not to mention that, refurbished products being available at a fraction of their original cost, they save you a significant amount of money too.
If you need equipment fast that isn't currently available anywhere, good quality refurbished hardware available right now can satisfy that requirement. And again, it being available at a fraction of the cost of new equipment, you will save money!
In conclusion
Take note, buying refurbished products can be a winning solution for businesses!
If nothing else, with all the advantages and benefits they offer, at the very least, it's a solution that companies should always take into consideration!
- Giving you access to products that might otherwise be out of reach due to budget constraints.
- The implementation of these products can:
- Result in an increase in the level of productivity.
- Allow you to maintain, or even improve, your competitive advantages!
- The implementation of these products can:
- Achieve savings that are often significant!
- If desired, the money you save by buying reconditioned products. can be reinvested in the company.
- These reinvestments can, again, contribute to productivity gains, enhance your competitive advantages and “possibly” even more.
