Looking to sell used Cisco switches and routers?

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Do you have Cisco networking hardware in the rack that you want to sell or recycle? Not sure how to dispose of it?

Want the answer fast? Fill out the form on our sell hardware page and we will get back to you right away with a quote. Or, start a chat on the bottom right of your screen.

Let's take a look at the other options for disposing of that surplus or decommissioned Cisco gear. Here we go!

Option #1: Do nothing. OK, that’s a bad option. Hiding used Cisco products somewhere around the office or the data center storeroom isn't an effective solution for the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) problem.

Option #2: Pay a company to dispose of your Cisco networking equipment for you. A fairly common way of getting rid of used networking equipment is to pay an electronics recycling company to take it and recycle it responsibly. While this gets rid of the problem, the service comes at a price and doesn’t do anything to help the bottom line or increase the return on investment.

Option #3: Sell the switches or routers on your own. Is your company a sales organization? Do you have the time to deal with listing, marketing, selling, packing and shipping networking equipment?

Option #4: Sell the used Cisco networking equipment to World Data Products! Hint: This is the best option. Why?

1. The used switches, routers, and wireless products go away within days of contacting us.
2. Your company can make money in the process.
3. It’s easy, we take care of the logistics.
4. With thirty years of experience, we are reliable and one of the most active used Cisco equipment buyers in the industry.

Disposing of used Cisco IT assets doesn't have to be hard, expensive, or time-consuming. Selling networking or server equipment to World Data Products will save you time, money and the hassle of other disposal methods. We have been doing this since 1987, let's get it done!

We are currently seeing a lot of buying and selling activity for the following used Cisco Catalyst switch models: 2960 and 2960x, 3560, C3560x, C3750g, the 3750 and the newer 3850. 2900 series routers, and Adaptive Security Appliance firewalls such as the ASA 5505 and ASA 5506 are popular as well.

To discuss how to sell used Cisco network equipment, use our form to contact a Cisco Networking Specialist  or call us at 888-210-7636 today!

This post provides some tips on available features and buying used server racks.

2018 Inventory Note: We have a large inventory of server racks at this time and are not looking to buy individual racks. We are interested in racks full of servers!

Server Rack Sizes and Features? Customers value a server rack that is well built, has good cable management, ventilation, and can be secured. Data center server racks come in many sizes, 36U and 42U are common, with 42U likely being the most common height. Cabinet features vary by manufacturer and can include a built-in PDU for power distribution and surge protection, cable management, locking doors, adjustable mounting solutions, casters, leveling feet, and secure side panels depending on the security requirements or cooling and ventilation needs of the hardware.

Warranty? Like most refurbished products, any used server rack that you purchase should come with a warranty. Reputable hardware resellers stand behind their products, and nothing conveys confidence in the quality of a product like a warranty.

Maintenance Plan? Some used server racks are eligible for OEM and third party maintenance.

Return on Investment? Buying previously owned, or refurbished IT hardware can be a great way to leverage your IT budget. Getting nearly the same quality as new but spending only a fraction of the cost is a way to dramatically lower the total cost of ownership.

Availability? Our inventory of used server racks is constantly changing, give us a call at 888-210-7636 or Contact one of our IT Hardware Specialists today to discuss your requirements or ask further questions. If you have surplus-new, or used servers to sell, please use our Sell Hardware form and let us know what you are looking to sell.

You’re doing the analysis to see if certified computer tape can save your data center money and increase the reliability of your tape library. Your next task is to select a vendor that can answer your questions and provide high-quality tape. You will find that there are many tape suppliers but only some provide Certified tape. How do you determine which backup tape vendor has the quality of tapes that your department requires?

HP LTO4 Tape C7974A - is it certified?

When choosing a tape vendor, consider the following questions:

1. How much time is spent on data eradication and certifying the quality of each tape? For instance, it can take up to two hours to eradicate data from a used LTO4 tape.
2. Is the tape guaranteed? If a company won’t guarantee its products, it’s time to find another vendor.
3. How many errors are allowed? The answer to this question should be “zero permanent and gross errors”. However, not all vendors adhere to the same certification standards. Knowing how many errors a company allows gives an indication of the level of quality.
4. What is the data eradication process? While there are variations in the eradication process within the industry, vendors should include the following steps to ensure the quality of a certified tape:

• End-to-end tape rewrite and read/write testing on all data tracks. Companies that don’t specify an end-to-end rewrite or that provide vague answers to this question should be avoided as it is likely that sensitive data will remain on the tapes. Beware of any company that won’t guarantee a complete end-to-end tape rewrite and read/write testing.
• Data eradication by Volser. Computer tape that is scheduled to be eradicated should be tracked and audited at the Volser level. This ensures that the company that processes tape, and the seller of the tapes knew exactly which tapes were erased.
• A letter certifying total data eradication. This is a written guarantee that listing the tapes that were erased including the date, technician, and method. Keeping this letter on file for future reference is a best practice so you can prove exactly which tapes were erased and what the process was.

How is certified better than new?

How can a certified tape from World Data Products be more reliable than a new tape? Because every one of our tapes is tested 100% end to end.  New tapes are sampled for quality as a batch is manufactured. As such, not every tape is tested. With a low number of tapes  being tested, products with errors can get through the process to the end user.

Conclusion

Using certified tape from World Data Products enables significant cost savings while keeping the performance and quality control at new or better standards. See our Certified Tape Guarantee here.

To learn more about how certified computer tape can benefit your business, request a complimentary consultation with a Certified Computer Tape Specialist.

Is it time to sell surplus or decommissioned IT hardware?

We'll send the truck for used servers and networking equipment!

We can help!

World Data Products buys used switches and routers, servers, storage arrays and enclosures, computer tape, drives, and entire tape libraries. For nearly thirty years, we have been helping organizations capture more return on investment from IT assets. Companies sell server hardware to World Data Products because we make the IT Asset Disposition process easy!

Here is how it works:

Click here to send your equipment list in our contact form. Please include as much detail as possible regarding quantities and configuration. After a quick review, we will send an offer or contact you with any questions. Once there is an agreement on the equipment list and package price, we coordinate and pay for shipping to our facility.

We buy used servers, networking equipment, and storage from many brands including Cisco, Dell, HP, UCS, IBM, Super Micro, EMC, NetApp, Arista Networks and others. We also buy and sell IP phones, wireless access points and controllers.

Looking to buy something more current? Need it fast? Our extensive inventory enables us to receive orders and sell server configurations that can ship same day.

Whether the package is a few servers or an entire data center, World Data Products will make the process of selling your surplus servers or used networking equipment a breeze!

We are seeing a lot of buying and selling activity in used Cisco Catalyst switches and routers including the ASA 5505, 5506, 2960x, 3560, C3560x, C3750 and 3850 models. Used servers by Dell, HP, IBM and UCS arrive at the dock regularly. After a thorough testing and cleaning process, they ship out as a refurbished, custom-configured server.

To discuss selling IT hardware to World Data Products, use our contact form  or call us at 888-210-7636 today!

Did you know that there's an active market for your used Cisco networking equipment? It's true. You can sell that stack of surplus or used Cisco routers, switches, or firewalls to World Data Products!

IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) has never been easier. Plus, if the hardware still has value, your company can make money with our networking hardware buyback program.

Updated for 2018 - We are currently seeing a lot of buying and selling activity for the following used Cisco Catalyst switch models: 2960 and 2960x, 3560, C3560x, C3750g, the 3750 and the newer 3850. 2900 series routers, and Adaptive Security Appliance firewalls such as the ASA 5505 and ASA 5506 are popular as well.

Ready to sell your surplus or used Cisco equipment today? Here's what you need to do:

1. Make a list of all the networking equipment you want to sell. The more detailed your list is with part numbers, the faster we can respond with an accurate offer. Include the entire Cisco part number when possible, for example: WS-C2960X-48FPS-L
2. Fill out our contact form to sell hardware and a Cisco Networking Specialist will get in touch with you to review your list.

It's that simple. Whether the package is a few switches or an entire data center, World Data Products will make the process of selling your hardware a breeze!

Call 888-210-7636 or use the form to contact a Cisco Networking Specialist today!

2018 Used and Surplus Tape Buyback List

2018 is here and we are looking for the following models of used or surplus new tape. Please provide your contact information using this form and we will get in touch to discuss your disposal or data eradication requirements. More information regarding our Tape Services and available inventory is here.

We buy tapes made by many manufacturers including Dell, Fuji, HP, IBM, Imation, Maxell, Quantum, Sony, TDK, & Verbatim. We are looking for the following models, see the complete buyback list with part numbers here.

If your department's data security policy doesn't allow for erasure or to sell used tape, we have other options including onsite or offsite data destruction by shredding. More information on our data destruction programs here. Other Questions? Call 888-210-7636 or contact one of our IT Hardware Specialists today for a free consultation.

T10000 T2 5TB
T10000 T1 500GB
T-10000 Tape Cleaning Cartridge
C7978A HP LTO Universal Cleaning Cartridge
LTO-7 Ultrium Tape 6TB/15TB
LTO-6 Ultrium Tape 2.5/5.0TB
LTO-5 Ultrium Tape 1.5/3.0TB
LTO-4 Ultrium Tape 800GB/1.6TB
LTO-3 Ultrium Tape 400/800GB
LTO-2 Ultrium Tape 200/400GB
LTO Universal Cleaning Cartridge
3592 JK/JC 500GB/1.5TB Economy
3592 JJ 60/180GB Economy
3592 JC 4/12TB
3592 JA 300/900GB
3592 Extended JX/JB 700GB/2.1TB WORM
3592 Extended JB 700GB/2.1TB
DAT 320 Data Cartridge Tape- 160/320GB
DAT 320 Cleaning Tape Cartridge
DAT 160 160gb Data Cartridge 80/160GB
8mm X23 VXA 230m 80/160GB Tape Cartridge
4mm DDS/DAT-72 Head Cleaning Cartridge
4mm DAT72 Tape-170M 36/72GB
MLR / SLR Cleaning Cartridge

Used Computer Tape?

Not using the tape library anymore? Or, have obsolete tapes from an older magnetic tape technology? You're not alone. As data centers move to newer cartridge formats or move away from tape storage entirely, managers responsible for IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) must choose from options including data eradication, recycling, or destruction. Every organization has policies to keep its data safe, and World Data Products has the tape library services to accommodate those data security requirements.

What are the best options in 2018 for data eradication or data destruction?

Used Tape Buyback Sell your tape library to World Data Products. Our world-class tape facility uses a total data eradication process, erasing the tapes end to end. We also test to verify that every tape will be free of permanent and gross errors. This recycled media becomes certified tape that has a higher reliability than new tape because every tape is tested 100% end to end.

Data Erasure or Destruction World Data Products provides on-site and off-site data destruction services. We have a long track record of working with major financial and government institutions. We can coordinate secure transportation and will provide a detailed plan and a certificate of destruction.

To learn more about computer tape buyback, on-site or off-site data erasure or destruction, call 888-210-7636 and ask for tape services, or use this form to request a complimentary, no obligation consultation with a Certified Computer Tape Specialist today!

Start saving money with Worldtech™, our affordable third party maintenance alternative to Cisco Smart Net Total Care. World Data Products offers next business day replacement options for networking equipment, repair services and more!

To have a maintenance representative get in touch with you, fill out our contact form here, or call us at 888-210-7636 M-F between 8:00 and 5:00 Central time.

Worldtech™ Maintenance covers all of your IT hardware, from routers and switches to servers, storage, printers and other peripheral equipment. With custom coverage to meet the needs of your organization. Worldtech™ Maintenance has you covered.

Click on the link below to see a video that describes some of our capabilities. Third Party Maintenance from World Data Products.

If you're in the market to buy used servers, chances are good that you've run into IT hardware resellers that describe their products as "refurbished." If you're wondering what makes a server refurbished, you aren't alone. Most IT professionals are familiar with two different conditions of IT hardware: new and used. If a server is new, it's never been used. If a server is considered used, you know that another data center owned it before you. Adding the word refurbished can muddy the waters, making it unclear as to exactly what you're buying.

Today, we will clear up the question of what makes a server refurbished.

In order for a server to be considered refurbished, the following must be true:

• The server has been owned by at least one data center prior to yours; and
• The server must have been returned to a like-new condition before you bought it.

• Refurbished servers are subjected to comprehensive testing. Reputable IT hardware resellers are careful to test each component to ensure reliability. If a component fails during the testing process, the technician determines whether or not it can be repaired and if it's cost-effective to do so. At World Data Products, we have a well-managed ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System. Components that do not meet our quality standard are scrapped.

• Refurbished servers are cleaned. With refurbished servers you don't have to worry about the dust bunnies that might be living inside the case of the server. Used servers are taken apart and carefully cleaned. The outside is cleaned and painted if required.

• Refurbished servers are reset to original equipment manufacturer OEM factory settings. After a server is cleaned up, tested, and received any necessary cosmetic touch ups, the device is reset to factory settings. What does that mean for you? Well, that refurbished server "thinks" and acts just like a new server--only significantly less expensive.

• Refurbished IT hardware is backed by a warranty. It's no secret that when you buy a refurbished server, you are buying a product that was once owned by someone else. The difference between buying used and refurbished gear is that with refurbished equipment, the IT hardware reseller that refurbished the gear stands behind their work with a warranty to protech you against any future issues. They believe in their work and will do what they can to make it right in the event that you have issues with your purchase. (Chances are good that you won't have any issues at all, but you know you're covered if you do.)

Remember the golden rule of buying refurbished IT hardware: While all refurbished servers were once owned by someone else (a.k.a. "used"), all used servers are not refurbished. When your IT department buys a refurbished server, you're getting the best of both worlds: the low prices of the "used" server market plus the quality and reliability of buying new.

If your IT department already takes advantage of the savings by choosing previously owned equipment, would you rather fill your data center’s server rack with cheap used servers, or quality refurbished servers offered at a deep discount?

World Data Products sells used Dell servers that have been cleaned in our refurbishment process, tested, and guaranteed with a warranty. When it comes time to refresh your rack, buy a server from a trusted industry leader. We have deep inventory of blade servers, tower servers, and rack mount servers. In addition to Dell servers, we also buy and sell HP, IBM, and Cisco UCS.

Why trust World Data Products for refurbished servers and networking equipment? Take a look at this video describing our refurbishment process here.

Questions? Call 888-210-7636 or contact one of our IT Hardware Specialists today for a free consultation.

As IT expenditures continue to grow, swelling up to 6% of revenue for many corporate clients, technology decision makers are looking for options to maximize their budgets. For 30 years, many of these buyers have looked to World Data Products, Inc. for help through multiple budget friendly options such as: refurbished IT hardware, asset disposition services, and third party maintenance solutions.

The latest trend in IT cost reduction for the savvy IT decision maker is the procurement of networking optics, from sources other than the manufacturers and their channel partners. As described by Gartner, a leading IT consulting firm, in a report titled “How to Avoid the Biggest Rip-Off in Networking” (August 2017)

"Networking transceivers make up 10%-15% of enterprises’ networking capital spending, and most suppliers excessively overcharge."

Imagine the last time you bought a new television from your local big-box electronics store. You had done your due-diligence in advance and were confident you were getting a great deal. But at checkout, you realized that you had a cart full of HDMI cables priced at $60-$80 each. Some buyers will continue the purchase out of convenience or feeling of obligation, but others look elsewhere to buy those cables for a price that they are worth, $10-$15 at most. This high profit add-on technique is not limited to this example – it happens every day in the corporate world, to IT buyers at small businesses and large enterprises. The OEMs simply overcharge for a product that has a very low cost to manufacture.

Nearly all of the large network hardware OEMs outsource the manufacturing of optical transceivers (GBICs, SFPs, etc.) to others and merely rebrand them, before they add a mark-up of several hundred percent. By bypassing the OEM and partnering with manufacturers like these, WDPI is able to provide the same quality product at a fraction of the price.

In its report, Gartner mentions World Data Products as a supplier for both OEM branded and third party optics. World Data Products can save customers up to 80%-90% vs. the OEM list price. WDPI’s optics are fully tested in a proof-of-concept lab, 100% compatible, and include an advance replacement lifetime warranty.

According to the report, “We've observed that network OEMs and their channels use aggressive sales tactics to scare enterprises away from third-party optics, claiming it is ‘illegal’ to use them, or that it will ‘void the warranty.’ This is simply not true.” So whether you are an average Joe or Jane buying a new television, or an IT Director for a large corporate enterprise, remember that in addition to a responsibility to your bottom line, you have options. Look to World Data Products for help.

See our Optics Contact Page, "Getting the best deal on Networking Optics"