| When consumers hear the word refurbished, they | | | | refurbished IT equipment. You will find all the top |
| may instantly think of equipment that is used, taken | | | | brands you are looking for, including the most modern |
| apart, put back together, and resold. In some cases | | | | features. Small business owners are looking this |
| this may be the case, but the definition of | | | | direction more and more and even Fortune 500 |
| refurbished in the world of server equipment and | | | | companies are joining the trend. |
| racks, is far more broad. It is not only possible but | | | | Traditionally, only the largest IT enterprises were |
| likely that these server racks will be as high in quality | | | | utilizing server storage equipment. Today, however, |
| and perhaps more advanced than similar new | | | | with lower cost but high quality racks available, many |
| products. As businesses tighten their budgets and | | | | smaller companies are finding a perfect fit for their |
| spend wisely, there is growing popularity in | | | | needs. As you research the best servers for your |
| refurbished IT equipment. | | | | department, take several points into consideration. Be |
| The product you buy may say “refurbished | | | | sure to choose the appropriate rack size, keeping in |
| server equipment” but may or may not be used. | | | | mind future growth and expansion. Explore your |
| If a new rack is purchased, then returned, it will be | | | | cooling options and find the best temperature control |
| sent to the factory, inspected, repackaged, and sold | | | | strategy for you. One main function in server racks is |
| again at a discount. If any defects were found, they | | | | keeping your computers cool with airflow and |
| are repaired at that time. Even if the shipping caused | | | | conditioning systems. Look into the latest in power |
| any damages to the box, the equipment is returned, | | | | technologies and rack mount power strips designed |
| opened, examined and labeled refurbished. Small | | | | to fit into your server rack set up. Keep in mind you |
| cosmetic issues, such as a scratch, that in no way | | | | can easily find these in the refurbished arena as well. |
| effects the functioning of the product, may lead to a | | | | Lastly, tailor your racks to fit your needs by finding |
| factory return and a lower cost for you, the end | | | | shelving, top and side panels, and mounting rails. |
| consumer. Your quality remains the same while the | | | | With the increasing quality and availability of |
| price is decreased. | | | | refurbished server equipment and the growing |
| Sometimes the server equipment available is in fact | | | | consideration of staying within a budget, the |
| used, but has been repaired to function as new. | | | | popularity of used IT products is evident. This is a |
| Certainly, with many goods, once they are used, the | | | | trend worth researching for your company. |
| quality is decreased to some degree. Not so with | | | | |