CXtec's equal2new® Cisco® - The World's Finest Refurbished & Used Cisco Equipment

Not only that, when you purchase refurbished and used Cisco equipment from CXtec, you also have the added bonus of protecting your important investment with CXtec RapidCare™, the ultimate next business day replacement service that provides you with maximum uptime and 50% or more off traditional SMARTnet maintenance service.

If you want the reliability you expect from new Cisco hardware with the bonus of up to 90% off list price, an industry-leading warranty, unrivaled expertise and customer service, and the ultimate next business day replacement services, then CXtec's equal2new used and refurbished Cisco equipment is the only choice.

Whether you're buying a Cisco router for an important new project or need to purchase a spare Cisco switch, CXtec has the expertise, experience and knowledge to handle your Cisco hardware needs.

If partnering with the right company, an IT department can save large sums of money on these purchases and not sacrifice anything in the way of dependability or uptime. Some would argue that a piece of equipment is only new until the seal on the box is broken. So why risk the extra dollars on Cisco switches, Cisco routers or other Cisco hardware that will only have its leading selling point eliminated the moment you open the box? Purchasing used Cisco hardware, if done properly, can provide you with great savings plus all the peace of mind and performance you would ever need. This equals higher profits to your company.

Key Issues When Buying Used Cisco

Does their used Cisco equipment come with a significant warranty?

If they're not willing to back their refurbished Cisco hardware with a warranty, that probably means they're not confident in its performance. Look for a vendor that gives you years of coverage, preferably with advance replacement so that you're completely covered. A vendor that's willing to back their used Cisco equipment with an extended warranty knows they're providing quality refurbished Cisco hardware.

Do they offer a Cisco hardware replacement program?

Any reputable vendor will have enough faith in the quality of their product to also offer a replacement program to attach to that hardware. As a consumer, you deserve to partake in the insurance a replacement program provides if you so choose. If the vendor doesn't provide some sort of replacement offering, that could be a pretty good indication that they don't believe in the quality of their refurbished Cisco hardware and see a replacement program as a losing venture for them.

Is their used Cisco equipment priced almost too cheap?

Chances are if the price seems absolutely too good to be true, it probably is. Any vendor that's willing to price their product so low that it's far below fair market value is probably engaging in unsavory practices. Used Cisco equipment are often counterfeited. Both remarketing vendors and end users have to pay a little more for authentic refurbished Cisco quality. Don't think the lowest price is necessarily your best bet. You're better off with quality Cisco equipment you know is authentic and is guaranteed to perform.

Is their quality management system approved by a third party source?

Any refurbishing process, like any technical or detailed process, should be safeguarded by a quality management system to ensure redundancy and accuracy in every step. Look for a vendor whose refurbishing processes are backed by a quality management system that's approved by a third party source, like ISO. Quality control and repetitiveness in every process ensures a quality product. Look for a vendor that has ISO-certified quality management. This lets you know that a reputable third party source has done extensive research and testing, and has deemed the system exemplary. Anyone can say their processes are sound, but only ISO-certified quality management processes stand up to rigid third party standards.

Do they use electrostatic discharge prevention methods?

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the charge created when two surfaces come together, and separate creating a spark. It occurs naturally all the time, and even the slightest charge of voltage can damage sensitive technology equipment. It's imperative to seek out a vendor that refurbishes their used Cisco products in an ESD-protected environment.