About Our Refurbished Dell Storage
Looking to expand or upgrade your storage infrastructure without breaking the budget? Alta Technologies offers one of the industry’s most trusted inventories of professionally refurbished Dell storage systems. With over 30 years of experience serving IT managers, resellers, MSPs, and data center professionals, Alta helps enterprises reduce costs, boost performance, and support sustainability initiatives, all with inventory ready to ship.
Whether you're seeking high-performance SAN, NAS, or DAS options or simply expanding your environment with tested drives, controllers, or cache modules, our team delivers fully inspected, ready-to-deploy solutions backed by an Alta warranty.
Why Choose Refurbished Dell Storage Systems?
Choosing refurbished Dell storage offers a smart, budget-conscious alternative to new hardware, with no compromise on performance.
- Reduce storage costs by up to 80%
- Systems professionally refurbished by Alta Technologies
- Tested and cleaned in climate-controlled facilities
- Available with custom RAID, drive, and controller configurations
- Support sustainability goals through reuse.
- Immediate shipment from ready-to-deploy inventory
Each system is optimized for enterprise environments, extending the life of your existing infrastructure or powering new deployments.
Our Used Dell Storage Systems Inventory
Alta Technologies maintains a deep and ready-to-ship inventory of used Dell storage, ranging from fully configured systems to individual upgrade components like trays, controllers, drives, and cache modules. Each system is professionally refurbished, thoroughly tested, and meticulously cleaned by Alta’s in-house engineers to ensure compatibility and optimal performance in enterprise environments.
Used EMC Storage Systems
For data centers running legacy Dell/EMC platforms, Alta supplies used EMC storage components compatible with long-standing deployments. These systems support businesses engaged in third-party maintenance (TPM), helping to reduce the need for disruptive infrastructure upgrades. Available components include disk trays, controllers, adapters, and other modular parts to support continued operation and avoid unnecessary obsolescence.
Refurbished Dell EqualLogic Arrays
Alta stocks a reliable selection of refurbished Dell EqualLogic arrays, known for their simplicity, virtualized architecture, and ease of scaling. These arrays are a good fit for small to medium-sized businesses seeking high-capacity iSCSI storage that integrates seamlessly with virtualized workloads.
Dell Compellent Storage Solutions
Our inventory of refurbished Dell Compellent systems is ideal for businesses seeking dynamic block-level storage with enterprise-grade features like data tiering and automated volume management. Available as full systems or expansion units, these solutions are compatible with the Dell SC Series infrastructure.
Dell PowerVault Storage
Alta offers a range of refurbished Dell PowerVault storage systems, including popular models such as the ME4012 and ME4024, as listed in our product catalog. These systems are configured for SAN or DAS applications, supporting enterprise storage environments with flexible capacity, modular design, and tested compatibility. PowerVault units are available as full systems or expansion chassis with associated drives and trays.
Refurbished Dell Storage System Types – What’s Right for Your Environment?
Block vs File Storage
- Block Storage is ideal for performance-driven tasks, such as virtualization.
- File Storage supports file-level access for backups, media, and shared storage.
Alta can guide you to the most appropriate refurbished solution based on your infrastructure and performance goals.
Entry-Level to Enterprise
Whether you're expanding an SMB storage setup or maintaining an enterprise environment, Alta’s used Dell EMC storage options scale to your needs, without overspending.
What to Consider When Buying a Refurbished Dell Storage System
Before purchasing a refurbished Dell storage system, consider your current and future capacity needs, the type of drives and RAID configuration required, and interface compatibility such as iSCSI or SAS. It’s also important to evaluate physical infrastructure factors, such as available rack space and power availability. Alta Technologies offers support to help ensure system compatibility with your environment.
Why Buy Used Dell Storage from Alta Technologies?
Buying used Dell storage from Alta offers more than just cost savings:
- All systems are professionally refurbished by Alta Technologies
- Tested and compatible upgrades available
- Post-sale support from storage experts
- Custom configuration and integration assistance
- Rapid fulfillment with inventory on hand
- Commitment to IT sustainability and reuse
Alta also offers buyback programs for your decommissioned Dell hardware, supporting circular IT strategies.