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Companies with a tight IT budget often purchase used HP Proliant servers, but how much they get for their money depends on how well they evaluate their IT needs, what type of hardware they buy, and who they buy it from. On the Internet, the opportunity to buy previously owned hardware seems to lurk around every corner. How do companies separate the excellent hardware and buying options from the bad ones? While there is no way to tell precisely how the hardware will perform until it's used, the tips below will help companies purchase quality servers.

Define the Required Server Capabilities

Companies should begin their search by identifying the capabilities that the hardware should possess. For example, if enhanced security, workload management, and partitioning are the capabilities that matter most, using HP UX servers would be a sensible purchase. Defining the significant capabilities narrows the field of buying options. Considering the vast number of used servers offered for sale online, the more refined the search becomes, the better the chances of buying quality hardware.

Support Network Growth Products

A company's present network capacity will probably expand over the next three years. Therefore, it should identify servers that support network expansion, particularly in terms of memory, storage, and scalability. Research shows that most companies double their volume of data each year, and they need frequent memory upgrades to support applications' performance. If hardware that meets today's IT needs but not tomorrow's is purchased, new hardware may be required sooner than anticipated.

Shop for Refurbished Servers

Used HP UX servers and other used HP servers refurbished (a.k.a. reconditioned) offer better performance and reliability than non-refurbished, pre-owned servers. A reputable refurbisher reconditions secondhand equipment by replacing worn and malfunctioning parts, cleaning the hardware's interior, and correcting aesthetic blemishes. Refurbished hardware often costs at least 25 percent less than the original price but offers the same performance and reliability as new hardware.

Look for a Lifetime Warranty

Most refurbished hardware comes with parts and a labor warranty that lasts between a month and a year. Unfortunately, such a limited warranty will not cover most of the hardware experiences' problems if it is operated for years. Even when the hardware is refurbished, it can still fail. The failure rate for refurbished hardware currently stands at roughly twelve percent. Finding a seller that offers a lifetime warranty will require some research. Still, it could save the company from buying another server if the current one experiences a critical problem in the future.

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