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Trade In Program
Trade-in Program Keeps Your Server Storage Systems Up-to-Date
Technological Progress
We're all familiar with the rapid change of technology and nowhere is it
more evident than in your MIS organization. Server storage systems
performance is advancing regularly and storage capacities and capabilities
are doing likewise. This is great news until you realize that within 12
months, your entire storage array may be obsolete.
Alternatives
It is important to consider your real alternatives:
Do nothing
Often, people feel like they justified an investment for three years, or
they feel like the equipment will last three to five years so they live
with the limitations and disadvantages of their equipment until they have
gotten their “money's worth.” This may be a good strategy with an
automobile which changes little from year to year, but not with the fate
of your servers and storage which everyone in your organization depend on
to make a living and more importantly, maintain a competitive advantage.
If your server storage system continues to meet your needs, this is the
best alternative.
Upgrade Storage Array
Often, this is the path of least resistance and is the best - especially
if it was thought out ahead of time by building in expansion capacity. For
example, you purchase a FlashDisk RAID array with six drives and put it in
an enclosure with 12 drive bays leaving room for six more drives when
capacity is needed. If all drives bays are full, normally you may need to
replace the entire server storage system. Fortunately, by the time this
happens, there are often higher capacity disk drives available that can
replace the old ones without discarding the entire array. The old drives
still have value! They can be traded back to a vendor like Winchester
Systems and rebuilt into a used RAID array and sold at a discount to
someone else who is operating on a tight budget. The key point is that you
get to upgrade storage array and get the remaining value from your
existing equipment without the hassle of trying to sell it on your own and
without living with it longer than you need to. You can find out how much
your existing drives are worth by contacting your account manager at
Winchester Systems who can give you a firm quote.
Replace
You can replace the entire RAID array, however, this alternative is
often avoided, many times for the wrong reason. People do not want to
admit a “mistake” when actually the need to replace the unit is based upon
success and growth.
There are two ways to replace a server storage system to maximize the
value of the old server storage system. First, you can often redeploy the
current RAID server storage system to another less critical or less
demanding application and get a new one for your key needs. Second, if no
other application can use it, you can trade in the server storage system
for a current model at Winchester Systems who can offer you the highest
value for your existing hardware - even if you bought it elsewhere. Much
like the upgrade storage array situation, this relieves you of the dilemma
of what to do with a useful and working yet inadequate system while
minimizing the incremental outlay needed to replace it.
Anticipating Progress
Perhaps the best overall approach is to anticipate your future needs
over 12, 24 and 36 months to determine how often you expect to need to
upgrade. With this proper planning, you are prepared and not surprised
when advances occur. Instead of being hostage to obsolete equipment, you
can use technological progress to your advantage to keep your organization
productive and competitive. You can budget annual outlays that match your
requirements. In fact, you can even lease each server storage system from
Winchester Systems, selecting a term and monthly payment to meet your
needs, while planning to trade each one in periodically. You can even
arrange things so that your monthly outlay is comparable from year to
year. This puts you completely in control of your fate. You know you can
stay current as often as your needs and technology change and still stay
in control of monthly expenses. You'll be a management genius and users
will love you!
For more information about our server storage systems and how to
upgrade storage array please call us at 800-325-3700.
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