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What is the difference between used servers and refurbished servers?
You see it all the time. "Used servers 65% off new list price!" or "Refurbished Servers in stock at up to 70% off new!"
You may be asking yourself "What is the difference between used and refurbished servers?" Used servers are just that. Most of the time, a reseller will sell a used server at what initially seems like a really good price. Then a hard drive breaks or a memory DIMM malfunctions. What happens when the server or a part breaks down? Who is responsible? Did you buy the server AS-IS? Is there a warranty attached to it? How long is the warranty? 30 days? 15 days? These are all questions you should be asking yourself when you buy a used server because used computer hardware usually received into the reseller's warehouse, sits on a pallet for two months, then leaves once it is purchased. Now, what is a refurbished server? Refurbished servers are used servers that are extensively tested and maintained after a company like World Data Products receives it. These servers are inspected and maintained on site until someone purchases the now refurbished server. World Data Products may list our servers as being used, but rest assured, all of World Data Products' inventory has been cleaned, tested, put through rigorous inspection, and stored in anti-static bags until it is shipped or assembled. Now that you know the difference between used servers and refurbished servers you may be wondering: What kind of benefits can I get from refurbished servers that exceed the benefits of new servers?The greatest benefits of purchasing refurbished hardware are price and quality. You will realize significant savings when buying refurbished servers, and the great news is you don't have to sacrifice quality, as our refurbished servers still have the quality of new.Another benefit is our quick delivery time. Our extensive inventory allows us to ship your product for immediate use, without the long lead-times usually required for new equipment. World Data Products will take your order, process it, and have it in transit to your data center, saving you critical time. Are all refurbished servers the same?No, not all refurbished servers are the same. Few companies have both the facilities and procedures in place to extensively examine and test each server to make sure it is in prime working condition. Rest assured, when you purchase from World Data Products, you not only get a company that uses rigorous tests to ensure your servers are in top working condition before they leave our facility, but are partnering with a company that has been in the business of quality server refurbishment for over 20 years.Choose World Data Products and see why each year, thousands of companies trust us for their used server needs. |
