switchesThe Secondary Equipment Market is a great place to find a bargain on your used Networking equipment, but it can also be a very intimidating place. One horror story of buying stolen Networking Equipment, from a non –reputable Used Equipment Broker, will have most IT professionals heading for the hills. However, it is important to know that many deals in the Pre-owned Network Equipment market go off without a hitch and the Benefits of buying pre-owned Cisco Equipment are phenomenal . All of us here at DNI want to help you to make sure that Refurbished Equipment Purchase you make, is a successful one.

 

 

Here are our top 10 Tips for buying Used Networking Equipment.

1. Know your Dealer. Do some research on the Reseller that you plan on purchasing, your pre-owned equipment, from. Talk so some of their customers and business partners. It is important for your Used Network Equipment Dealer to have a good reputation. 

2. Ask the seller if they are a member of UNEDA. UNEDA (United Networking Equipment Dealers Association) is an alliance of more than 300 of the top used network equipment dealers worldwide who adhere to a strict code of ethics.

3. Ask If Equipment Is On Hand. Choosing a Telecom Equipment reseller who stocks equipment in their warehouse will not only ensure that you receive exactly what you need, but it also guarantees that you will receive your equipment quickly.

Cisco testing practices4. Ask about Testing Practices. It is important that your chosen Used Telecom Equipment Dealer puts all of thier pre-owned equipment through extensive testing. It is also important that you yourself, If you have the means, test the equipment that you purchase.
5. Check out the Warranty. All reputable Refurbished Equipment Brokers offer a warranty with their equipment. Many, like DNI, offer a Lifetime Warranty with all of their equipment. A warranty will ensure that the dealer you buy from, guarantees that the equipment you are buying is in perfect working order.

6. Calculate the total Cost of Ownership. It is important to know how much you will spend and/or are willing to spend on your networking Equipment over the course of its lifetime.
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7. Look for Trade-in Options. Pre-owned network equipment dealers, like DNI, offer Trade-in’s on your old equipment. Trade-in’s are a great option when you are looking to upgrade. Trade-ins not only save you money towards the purchase of your new-to-you equipment, but they also save you the time and hassle of disposing of your old equipment.

8. Always ask for Serial Numbers. All reputable resellers keep a record of the Serial Numbers on all of the equipment that they buy and sell. Checking the Serial Number(s) on your equipment is the best and quickest way to make sure that your equipment is clean and comes from a reliable source.

9. BEWARE of prices that are TOO LOW! If something seems too good to be true it often is. If a price seems extremely low to you, something is probably wrong.

10. Check out your Dealers Website. Is the website professionally done? Is there a way to contact someone at the company directly?

Data Networks International is a leading provider of new, used and refurbished Cisco Hardware and accessories. The full line of Cisco System’s network hardware includes Cisco routers,  Cisco switches, modules, port adapters, UBR modules, video & voice technologies, firewall & security appliances, optical equipment, wireless, VPNs, IP telephony, GBICs, memory, cables and more. DNI is your one stop shop for both New and Legacy End of Life (EoL) Cisco networking equipment. Whether you’re looking for used Cisco routers, switches, or a complete refurbished  Cisco Network, our used  networking equipment is an affordable solution for your networking needs.

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