Used Cisco > Refurbished Cisco Reliability and Performance

For some users, there’s been a false stigma associated with used network gear… but then the pandemic happened. IT buyers who lived through this time know the horror stories of the IT supply chain. Delays stretching first to months - then to over a year on basic switches and access points. 

Thousands of companies turned to alternate supply chains, including the refurb market. Those who paired up with strong vendors learned to see the great benefits of pre-owned solutions - equipment that just works, is available today, at a fraction of the price. Many network admins became converts during 2020-2022.

Why? Because with ever-increasing costs of new technology – not just dollars, but also carbon emissions – companies large and small are looking to increase their return on life cycle (ROLC) investments while reducing spend and their environmental footprint. Antiquated assumptions have been cast aside; making it possible to “go green” almost anywhere in the country, without breaking the proverbial bank. Reuse is the real thing when it comes to sustainability.

Not all rebuilt equipment is created equal though. Customers need assurance that they are investing in a smart solution when introducing pre-owned pieces into their technology environment.

The Reliability of Used Cisco

Cisco equipment was made to last - in fact, Cisco itself touts the durability of its own hardware. We’ve seen switches operational for well over a decade.  

Helping organizations maximize return on investment in these products by extending usable lifetime is something we’re proud of. 

Alta Technologies buys field-tested equipment - from environments just like yours. This is hardware that sat in climate-controlled rooms and was babied before it was decommissioned via white glove service by us. Upon arrival, we fully test the equipment on the way in, and on the way out. Alta-certified used Cisco equipment is essentially triple-tested before it hits your door! Users find out this equipment “just works” and needs no burn-in period.

It's heartening to see how much progress we've made concerning reclaiming technology resources over the past decades, especially the last 5 years. One thing's for certain - unlocking financial rewards + IT conservation requires both proactive planning and digging deeper into underlying facts.

Additional Reading & Resources:

• Advantages of Refurbished Cisco Devices
• Refurbished Cisco Cost Savings
• Why Choose Refurbished Cisco Gear
• Cisco Refurbishment Environmental Impact
• Maximizing Value with Refurbished Cisco
• Improving Budget with Refurbished Cisco
• Refurbished Cisco for Small Businesses
• Quality Assurance in Refurbished Cisco
• Refurbished Cisco Equipment vs New