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Used & Refurbished Hardware

Whether you’re looking to save money and the environment, or in search of hard-to-find equipment, Lighthouse can help.

It would be nice to purchase the biggest, fastest and most expensive IT solution every time you wanted it, but the reality is far different— especially in today’s challenging economic environment. Whether it’s due to financial necessity, a pledge to the environment, or just fiscal common sense, used equipment is a smart move for many businesses. Lighthouse is one of leading suppliers of IBMand non-IBM used equipment on the East Coast, selling millions of dollars in used equipment each month.

Our customers come back to us again and again, because they know we will find them the right piece of equipment at the best possible price, with rapid delivery. We often locate and deliver used equipment direct to the customer in just a few days — sometimes even quicker for emergency equipment replacement. Hard-to-find or out-of-production IBM equipment is one of our specialties. Our team knows all the sources and can find what you're looking for — even when others say the equipment can't be found. Before you purchase anywhere else, give our used equipment procurement team the chance to search our national databases for reliable, tested equipment, at the best possible price and warranty terms. Call us today at 888-542-8030.

Top 10 benefits of purchasing used equipment

1. Provides quality hardware components at a fraction of the price of new equipment.

2. Provides access to the broadest selection of used systems, upgrades and features available, including a wide array of newer-model equipment.

3. Replicates and expands existing IT infrastructure rather than introducing new technology.

4. Provides high availability or disaster recovery when hampered by budget constraints.

5. Reduces fixed cost to enable you to be more competitive in the marketplace.

6. Provides consistent infrastructure for minimal IT disruption.

7. Provides competitive, compatible hardware to provide parallel configurations during data center moves, solution testing or peak load periods.

8. Allows many parts to be delivered to your business overnight, instead of taking days or weeks to arrive as with new equipment.

9. Provides an environmentally friendly solution for companies looking to used recycled equipment.

10. IBM Certified Used Equipment: comes with a 3- month limited warranty on all products; qualifies for IBM maintenance; and is eligible for IBM services and financing.

IBM-certified refurbished products

Lighthouse offers IBM Certified Refurbished Equipment—factory refurbished and tested to meet IBM specifications. From entire systems to additional disk drives and memory, we carry a full line of certified refurbished products including:

Servers
Storage
Networking
Parts and accessories

Every IBM certified refurbished product comes with the IBM Global Financing (IGF) satisfaction guarantee, ensuring absolute quality and reliability of the equipment you receive. Each unit is factory refurbished and tested to IBM specifications, providing optimum performance and maximum reliability.

In addition, these products come with a three-month IGF guarantee, ensuring your complete satisfaction with the quality and the reliability of their equipment for 90 days from shipment.

Other used equipment

Lighthouse Computer Services also wants to be your one-stop source for non-IBM used and refurbished hardware and components. Our used equipment experts can help you locate and purchase products from leading manufacturers such as IBM, Sun Microsystems, Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Cisco, EMC, and many more.

To learn more about how refurbished equipment can work for you, call us today at 888-542-8030.

Frequently asked questions
about purchasing used IT equipment

Q:	How can I be sure the used equipment I’m purchasing from Lighthouse is reliable and will last long enough to deliver a good ROI?
A:	Many of the used hardware products we sell are still under the manufacturer’s warrantee, or the product performance is guaranteed by the distributors we deal with. Not all used products are warrantied, but many are, and we can search for used products based on the level of protection your organization requires.

Q:	Can’t I just go on the internet and buy used equipment on my own? What added value does Lighthouse provide?
A:	Lighthouse has been running a multi-million dollar used hardware business for many years. Our staff can save you a great deal of time and money by knowing the most reliable suppliers and negotiating the best possible price, delivery dates, shipping fees, financing, maintenance and protection plans. As a $100M+ IT business, we will put our major buying power and industry knowledge to work for you.

Q:	How can I be sure a used hardware product or component will be properly installed and tested once I’ve purchased it through Lighthouse?
A:	Lighthouse's special relationship with IBM and other vendors allows us to assign only the most qualified engineers to your project. Certified engineers from Lighthouse, IBM and other vendors will install and test your used components, and won't walk away from the job until your equipment is operating to your satisfaction.

Q:	Will Lighthouse also help me remove the older IT hardware or components that I’m replacing?
A:	Yes, Lighthouse has a special eCycling service that allows us to quickly evaluate and remove your existing IT equipment. Often, this service is provided at a very low cost for our customers, and depending on the value of the hardware to be removed, the service may be done at no cost to your business.

Q:	How can I decide if buying a used hardware product is a good alternative to buying new?
A:	Simply contact Lighthouse and ask to speak with Richard Unsworth, or speak with your Lighthouse account manager. We will listen to your needs, and can quickly determine if your goals can be met with used hardware. We will provide you with a complete price quote, based on the exact product configuration, so you can assess the potential savings.

Q:	Won’t it take a long time for your team to locate the used product and then get it shipped to my location, as compared to just buying it new?
A:	In many cases, the used product can be at your location sooner than the comparable new product. When buying brand new hardware, there is often a delay due to limited inventory. However, the comparable used product can often be located and shipped in a matter of days — sometimes overnight — and typically at a fraction of the cost of the new product. We work with a variety of nationwide shipping companies to help you get the speediest delivery at the lowest price.

For more information or to schedule a no-cost initial consultation, please contact info@lighthousecs.com or call 401-334-0799.

Frequently asked questions about purchasing used IT equipment

Frequently asked questions
about purchasing used IT equipment