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The enterprise IT world has a bias toward the new: new gear, new firmware, new models. But for many network operators, architects, and data center managers, that’s starting to change. The cost, complexity, and delay of buying brand-new hardware is pushing smart teams to rethink their procurement strategy.

Second-hand, refurbished network gear isn’t a compromise anymore. In many cases, it’s the more rational, agile, and cost-effective option. Here’s why more teams are making the shift and how to do it without adding risk.