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This article will outline best practices for secure data destruction and IT asset disposition (ITAD) with Dataknox Solution as your ITAD provider, helping organizations protect their valuable data and adhere to compliance requirements
You have an overabundance of used Brocade switches and know you don’t know what to do with them? If so, we have a solution for you - sell them to Dataknox! By utilizing our asset recovery services, you gain access to quick, fair, and effective computer liquidation that will provide a return on your original investment.
Have a surplus of used NAS (network attached storage) and/or SAN (storage area networks) hardware that no longer plays a functional role in your network infrastructure?
It is essential for data centers and businesses of all sizes to properly dispose of their IT assets in order to lower operational costs, protect sensitive data, and maintain the overall health of their systems.
Even before the Linux Foundation took charge of the network operating system (NOS), Software for Open Networking in the Cloud or SONiC, as it’s widely known, was poised to alter the way numerous enterprises, hyperscalers, and service providers operate their networks.
Decommissioning a data center is always a tricky ordeal. When getting rid of all the IT equipment, it's crucial to have a strategy in place for secure and timely disposal.This is where IT asset disposal (ITAD) comes into play.
When it comes to renewing their IT maintenance contracts, many companies experience difficulty. For most of them, one of the biggest issues is choosing between the two options for long-term maintenance: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Third-Party Maintenance (TPM) support providers.
When it comes to maintaining your IT infrastructure, picking the right model is the key first step toward tidy operations.It’s no secret that frequent IT maintenance is vital for every IT system, no matter how big or small, remains secure, stable, and efficient. Generally speaking, there are two ways to go about it: in-house and third-party.
With rising energy costs and bandwidth demands, reducing a data center’s operating expenses (OpEx) to more predictable and controllable levels is imperative. For 2023 and beyond, there is a power-efficient data center solution that tackles the economic and managerial sides of the equation: third-party maintenance.
Software maintenance costs are an important consideration for businesses that rely on software to support their operations. By understanding these costs and planning for them appropriately, companies of all sizes can ensure their software remains effective and reliable over time.
Do you know that you may be sitting on an underutilized cash resource for your business if you have an inventory of old Cisco UCS servers? Whether they’re on-site or in an off-site storage facility, these devices have far more value than collecting dust - especially since Cisco servers typically retain a reasonable portion of their value over time.
Dataknox guarantees efficient, fast, and easy liquidation of your surplus used NetApp filers and disk shelves.
When it comes to taking care of data centers, third-party maintenance (TPM) has become increasingly present in the modern IT ecosystem. Enterprises are cashing out big bucks for these networked computer servers and understandably so, want to maximize their investment through quality support and maintenance.
Much like the way Linux forever changed the world of operating systems and databases, SONiC (Software for Open Networking In the Cloud) is changing the way companies, particularly enterprises, look at networking. The plug-and-play extensibility, third-party support, zero downtime during in-service upgrades, and a whole bunch of other benefits revolutionized what a networking environment is and can be.
Over the last half-decade or so, the open-source networking operating system SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud), has been ramping up massive interest.
If you have an excess of used HP ProLiant and other HP servers just lying around with no real use and taking space, Dataknox will gladly buy it off your hands.
Have a Dell server but you're not using it? Sell it to Dataknox - we buy used Dell servers in bulk and we'll give you the best price.
Here at Dataknox, we will tap into our extensive network of third-party buyers and sell them your first-rate used EMC storage, including used Clariion, DataDomain, VNX, and other used NAS and SAN equipment.
Dataknox will gladly purchase your used Dell PowerVault storage assets and other hardware you no longer have a use for. Why pay for storage when you can get a good return on investment?
We will take your entire inventory and liquidate it in one simple transaction, as we accept every single model and make of your second-hand SonicWall hardware. Best of all? We purchase it in bulk!
Dataknox will gladly purchase your used HP ProCurve switches and turn them into extra revenue for your business through our reliable, efficient, and swift liquidation services.
Commissioning a data center is a crucial procedure that guarantees all your hardware, software, and infrastructure operations are in line with the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) document - the functional requirements of a project and the expectations for its use.
Have you recently upgraded your infrastructure and technologies and now you don’t know what to do with the leftover used F5 Networks equipment?
Dataknox will buy your used Dell equipment and amp up your ROI with unparalleled pricing.
Have Arista 7000 Series and up lying around? We’ll buy it!
Struggling with redundant hardware management? Worry no longer, as Dataknox liquidation specialists can buy your used Extreme switches off you. Best of all, you’re getting fair and better-than-average compensation for the IT equipment you’re not using.
The EMC Unity Storage is the perfect choice for modern, straightforward data centers. EMC's latest all-flash product offers affordable storage for small and medium-sized IT departments. Now that Unity is part of EMC's all-flash storage array product line along with XtremIO, VMAX, and DSS, there is a solution for every data center use case, regardless of the customer's needs.
A data center commission is a studious, and often methodical work, that’s necessary to making sure the brand new data center works as intended. Most of the time, the process is announced in the moments before opening the data center, misleading many into believing the process is fast and simple.
To ensure optimal performance, commissioning is necessary for any type of facility. For a data center, it is essential.
Here are the seven steps that lead to a cost-reduced and efficient completion of a data center setup.
If you are looking to sell your surplus Juniper Networks equipment, Dataknox is the place to go. We help you maximize the return on your investment.
So, you’ve decided to finally take the plunge and move your data center to a new location. If that’s the case, the first thing you need to do is come up with a detailed project plan. That way, you’ll be able to track the progress of the entire effort, as well as of individual steps, to make sure it all goes smoothly and without unwanted improvisations.
Data center commissioning is a diligent process that is vital to ensuring the quality, functionality, and reliability of a new data center.
Here at Dataknox, we’re happy to take over your unused assets and we’re willing to pay you top market prices for the opportunity.
Third-party maintenance providers such as Dataknox are on your side. We understand that arbitrary updates have nothing to do with asset performance or operability. In fact, OEMs usually just want you to dish out some serious cash to upgrade to a new IT asset.
Even though you know IT hardware has an expiration date, sometimes it’s hard to let go. After all, your IT devices served you well for years, so we wouldn’t be surprised if your old Cisco switches grew on you.
A data center lies at the foundation of all your company’s applications and data storage. If it ceased to function, the day-to-day operations of your business would come to a halt. The same goes for the ability to keep an eye on and store mission-critical activity.
Third-party maintenance (TPM) providers are growing more popular, even among the most skeptical of organizations. Regardless of their size, the industry they’re serving, or the amount of hardware and software they have deployed, organizations are growing increasingly aware of the importance of TPM providers in cutting costs, improving equipment efficiency, and the overall peace of mind they provide to IT and system managers.
There are three basic elements to the lifecycle of every data center gear - the acquisition of hardware, its maintenance, and its disposal. While historically, data center operators turned to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) for the first two and handled the latter themselves, when it comes to maintenance, there is a cheaper, and more effective solution - third-party maintenance (TPM).
The first step towards a successful decommissioning of outdated data center gear is always the same - planning. Without properly laying out the blueprint for the operation, its demise is almost inevitable.
The majority of today’s businesses would not be able to operate without their data centers. Thus, it’s surprising to hear that IT managers report lacking in resources needed to keep an eye on the data centers and tackle any issues at their inception.
Hardware management, especially for data center operators, gave birth to IT asset disposition (ITAD), a practice that helps businesses get the most out of their existing gear, helps them replace old gear, and ensures businesses remain compliant with data protection regulations.
Businesses are growing increasingly dependent on technology, and as a result, the number of available hardware options is growing. This also means that businesses are increasingly faced with a major dilemma - what to do with retiring computing, as well as that which reached end-of-life?
Sooner or later, your servers will reach the end of their life cycle and face decommissioning as a complex and often stressful operation. Since your company’s data center is the true “center” of all of your applications and sensitive data, planning and carrying out a project of this scale can be a nerve-wracking experience.
Sooner or later, your servers’ lifespans will come to an end. When this occurs, the only sensible thing to do is to start organizing your data center decommissioning, and it is a serious undertaking. This complex operation is spread over several systems that involve working with extremely important and expensive equipment.
Half as much of business-relevant data is now kept in the cloud. These numbers have been on the steady rise of more than thirty percent over the past five years only. This dramatic shift in technological priorities is expected only to skyrocket in the coming months.
Decommissioning a data center is a complex task, not a daunting one. It encompasses several stages that cover various systems and components while maintaining compliance with the local regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
Only a tiny portion (17%) of IT assets undergo recycling on an annual basis. Billions of dollars are being wasted on the account of leaving these valuable resources at landfills instead of recycling them.
IT asset recycling is a structured approach that describes the methods in which these assets are procured, deployed, transported, managed, and tracked down as part of an organized process.
The Climate Neutral Data Center Pact is the herald of new realities in the IT and electronic equipment recycling and recovery industry.
Asset decommissioning is a resource-heavy and time-intensive process, but you do not have to make it more complicated and riskier by neglecting its physical security component.
Planning a data centre relocation is a job of tremendous significance, whether you operate a big organization or a small business.
In our day and age, the limits of personal and collective success are pretty much drawn along the lines of an invisible but widely felt digital divide. Yes, we are referring to a gaping chasm that divides societal categories and regions into those that have access to modern IT and communication resources and those with no such privilege.
Providing safe and secure decommissioning is not only a default demand from the customers who accept nothing less today – it’s a treasure trove of value recovery opportunities for users in demand of the decommissioning services.
Edges and circles may not be a natural physical fit. Yet, the principles of circular economy based on green asset recovery and smooth cloud transition apply to the decommissioning of the edge data centers with the same level of efficiency and utility as with their more well-known technological cousins - data centers.
In the earlier article on Third Party Maintenance support, we introduced the concept and its benefits over the standard warranty-based support model used by OEMs. This time, we will look at the role of the product life cycle in getting the best out of your TPM service.
As its name implies, Third Party Maintenance (TPM) is a service offered by third parties to provide hardware maintenance and support in place of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
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Cloud infrastructure is now ubiquitous, and the data-driven businesses of today are adopting a variety of approaches for their technology
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Your IT assets are precious but they are not immortal. No matter how well they performed, they will inevitably reach the end of the line in terms of their functionality. An immediate solution presents itself: let’s buy new pieces of equipment.
Do you have any surplus end-of-life technology like Cisco switches that only take up valuable storage space? If you do, you’re eligible to receive some extra cash!
The way most organizations nowadays approach the maintenance of IT assets is somewhat limited. They either do everything in-house or rely on the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). However, those two aren’t always the right options.
Here at Dataknox, we offer top-tier liquidation services and waste no time in buying your obsolete Cisco routers. By contacting us, you’ll receive a return on your investment almost instantly!
Studies have shown that an average company spends a whopping 8.2% of its yearly earnings to cover its IT expenses. In this world in which IT is the cornerstone of all business operations, someone was bound to find a way to profit.
NVMe (NVM Express), on the other hand, was completely optimized for flash storage. It allowed for better communication between modern memory and host hardware or software by giving them access to higher levels of parallelism.
Any data center commissioning project needs to be properly broken down and structured, as that allows the managers to keep track of the progress, and the budget, and minimize any potential risks.
Data center commissioning is still often misunderstood, which makes the definition of the term very unclear. As a result, some of the most beneficial commissioning techniques are overlooked due to differing points of view. These disagreements lead to misunderstandings, inadequate application, and disregard for commissioning procedures.
These days, increased demand for construction services and the acceleration of the construction process as a whole demand a change in best practices for commissioning (Cx).
We’ll take off your hands all of your used Brocade or Foundry equipment
Here at Dataknox, we are ready to provide you with all the information you need to make a sound decision because at the end of the day - you not only want but need to know what’s going on.
Have any NetVanta or other AdTran equipment you no longer need and don’t know what to do with it?
We deal with an extensive network of buyers on the secondary market who are interested in purchasing used equipment. This allows Dataknox to make consistent, above-average price offers on any excess IT hardware, so when you decide to sell used IBM equipment to us, you can do so knowing you’ll be getting the most bang for your buck.
Microsoft shifting Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC), an open-source networking operating system, under the Linux Foundation umbrella opens a whole lot of possibilities to innovate in a space that’s in need of it.
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