For years, network operators evaluated infrastructure using familiar metrics: throughput, latency, port density, power consumption, and reliability. Those metrics still matter. But over the last several years, another factor has become impossible to ignore:
Availability.
A switch that can move 12.8 Tbps of traffic is impressive. A router capable of supporting millions of routes is essential. But neither helps if the equipment won't arrive for three or four months.
In today’s world of tight budgets and ever-evolving IT needs, used servers offer a practical, high-value solution for a variety of applications. Servers that are 2–6 years old, such as Dell’s 13th and 14th generation PowerEdge models, remain capable and can deliver substantial performance at a fraction of the cost of new hardware. Buying used servers can save up to 90% off the original list price without compromising reliability or functionality.
A Fit for Many Workloads