The Process to Sell Networking equipment
1. Send Us A List
Send us a spreadsheet or inventory list of the networking hardware you’d like to sell, and within 2 business days we’ll get back to you with the current wholesale market value and an offer on your hardware. If you don’t have the list handy, we can provide a quote with the following:
- System or Part Model Numbers
- Date of Purchase and Condition
- Number of ports and data transfer speed
- Pictures
- Location(s)
2. Get a Quote
You will receive the market value quote for your equipment within 2 business days, and the offer is good for one week. At this juncture we will determine:
- Project location(s) and logistics details
- Deliverables (such as if hardware is palletized, Is there a deadline, etc)
- Compliance, data security, and policy requirements
3. Get Paid
Once you’ve accepted the offer and the project is initiated, we will arrange for shipping or on site pick up. We can be on-site the very next day. Chain of custody documents and/or certificates of data destruction can be issued, and payment will be provided according to the terms set in the earlier phase.
- Net-5 Payment via wire, check, or PayPal
- Prepay for established customers
- Total visibility during processing
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Why Should You Choose ExIT Technologies to Sell Your Networking equipment?
With over 30 years leading in the way of IT Asset disposition, our process is simple, fast, and the most accurate valuation of your hardware. Sell used Cisco gear to exIT!
Your Security Matters
We take the safety of your company serious. ExIT Technologies is fully HIPAA compliant with R2 and ISO certifications. We securely acquire, transport, and erase media bearing sensitive data. And in some cases, remote or onsite destruction may also be available. In situations where we can’t remarket your equipment, we always dispose safely and ethically. Sell cisco networking equipment to a company that values your data security.
Get Fast Networking equipment Turnarounds
Whether you’re dealing with a six month decommission, or need to sell cisco hardware in bulk yesterday, when you sell any hardware to ExIT, we work with your schedule. However quickly you may need it. Once we receive and accept your quote, we typically process new orders within 24 hours. Additionally, one of our project managers will communicate and guide you through our process every step of the way.
Industry Leading Server Returns
We’ve had 30 years to not only understand the market value for networking equipment, but the right connections and vendors who are interested in buying them. Through our dense remarketing network we’ll find value in switches, firewalls, or routers that other companies simply can’t compete with. As asset specialists in the IT industry, we’ll process your order quickly and put the most money back in your pocket. Our customers typically receive up to 80% of the wholesale value.
About ExIT Technologies
We specialize in IT asset recovery and believe our customers should receive the maximum value for used servers, processors, memory, networking, and storage assets. But getting rid of any old IT Equipment can be a challenge. With 30 years of experience in the IT Asset Disposition industry, exIT Technologies understands how to make the process simple for you while protecting your bottom line and maximizing your profit.
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FAQs About Networking Equipment
What’s your [exIT Technologies] purchasing minimum for used IT?
About $1,000 worth or any combination of used IT including used ram, used hard drives HHDs, used SSDs, used processors or CPUs, used memory or ram, used servers, used computers, used networking, or similar used IT equipment you have to liquidate.
If you're not sure if what you have qualifies, just contact us below to let us know what you have and we'll be glad to help out!
How can I protect my IT equipment in transit?
Standard packing materials is simply not sufficient to protect your IT assets during the shipping process. We are happy to provide shipping materials for your IT assets and shipping insurance free of charge.
A good rule of thumb is to leave no wiggle room for any parts whatsoever. CPU and RAM trays should be taped together, servers should be packed in form fitting polyurethane foam, and GPUs should have custom foam boxes. For more information consult our IT packing instructions page.
Where to sell used IT equipment
Where to sell used IT equipment really depends on exactly how much IT equipment and what type of IT equipment.
When dealing with very small quantities of consumer items like single hard drives, 1 or 2 sticks of ram, used laptop, etc. then direct selling on sites like eBay, Reddit hardware swap, or Facebook marketplace will likely be your best option.
If you're selling enterprise-grade IT equipment or large quantities of consumer product, you probably want to source an IT Asset Disposition company like us. Just fill out our get an offer form below with exactly how much of what you have, and we'll be in touch asap to give you a fair market cash price for your equipment.
If you'd like to learn more, check out this how-to guide on best places to sell used IT equipment here.
What Kinds of Networking Equipment Do You Buy?
In general, we focus primarily on switches, routers, and HBAs. While technically we would be happy to provide a quote on any types of networking equipment, in practice certain types are less viable than others. Firewalls for example can be a hassle in terms of licensing.
What If I Have Too Much Networking Equipment to Ship?
If you have pallets worth of networking equipment to ship, we realize that logistically this would make shipping a hassle.
We would be happy to come to you and provide on-site managed logistics. We'll help you decommission your hardware, package, load, and ship all of your hardware so that you don't have to worry about the heavy lifting.
How Do I Know What My Networking Gear Is Worth?
As with any IT, the value is primarily based upon age.
Another significant factor with networking equipment is the speed of data transfer.
With switches, the number of ports is also determinative of value.
For a complete valuation, feel free to submit your HBA cards, switches, firewalls, routers, or other networking equipment below and we'll get back to you with a quote.
How to sell networking products
To sell networking products, there are a few options depending on how many networking products you have.
- For a small number of networking products, ebay or reddit's r/hardwareswap are good choices
- For larger batches of networking products, an ITAD company is a better fit. Submit a quote below if you want to be pointed in the right direction for your list of hardware.
Where to sell network switches
Here is a list of places you can sell network switches:
- ebay.com
- reddit.com/r/hardwareswap
- reddit.com/r/homelabsales
- brokerbin.com
- https://www.exittechnologies.com/#footer_cta
The first 3 are for only one or two switches - the 4th and 5th option are for if you want to sell several switches or more.
If you'd like to know what your switches are worth, just send us your details or attach your hardware list below.
Who buys network equipment near me
Doing a search on google maps for computer stores and local recyclers may yield some results, but you don't need to limit your search to local buyers.
Many companies across the country will pay for shipping, shipping insurance, and send you packaging materials so the process is easy.
If you don't want to ship the hardware, you could always sell networking equipment with the "local pickup" setting on ebay, but in our experience this is rarely a good option.
If you want to know what your networking equipment is worth, fill out our form below and we'll give you a free valuation and purchase quote.
Where to sell network equipment
Below are some options for where to sell network equipment online:
- ebay.com - High fees but most convenient for small deals
- reddit.com/r/hardwareswap - Not as regulated as ebay and less enterprise buyers
- reddit.com/r/homelabsales - Also not as regulated, but more enterprise buyers
- brokerbin.com - Requires membership and is only for wholesale deals
- https://www.exittechnologies.com/#footer_cta - Just send equipment details and receive a free valuation and purchase offer within 2 business days
How to sell networking equipment
To sell networking equipment, you'll need to follow these steps:
- Find a buyer
- Ebay
- Reddit Homelabsales
- Reddit hardwareswap
- ITAD vendors (companies that buy IT equipment in bulk)
- Compile equipment info
- Data transfer speed
- Model numbers
- Purchase date
- Condition
- Location of equipment
- Send equipment info
- List on ebay or reddit, or submit a form with the equipment list to an ITAD vendor.
If you'd like a quote to sell networking equipment, fill out the form below.
Where to sell used networking equipment
Below are some options for where to sell network equipment online:
- ebay.com - High fees for sellers, but it's the standard for small deals
- reddit.com/r/hardwareswap - Somewhat less regulated, but no seller fees
- reddit.com/r/homelabsales - Not regulated, has more enterprise equipment buyers, no seller fees
- brokerbin.com - Requires membership and is only for wholesale deals
- https://www.exittechnologies.com/#footer_cta - Just send equipment details and receive a free valuation and purchase offer within 2 business days
Who buys old cisco equipment?
exIT Technologies buys all varieties of old cisco equipment:
- Cisco switches
- Cisco firewalls
- Cisco routers
- Cisco Meraki Networking devices
- And many other types of cisco equipment
Submit a quote below to get a fair purchase offer - we'll cover shipping or remove the surplus equipment for you ourselves for larger deals
What do I do with old cisco equipment?
Depending on how old your cisco equipment is, you can do one of 3 things:
- Give it to a recycler to responsibly dispose of
- Sell it to an IT asset disposition vendor or to an end-user on eBay
- Donate it for a tax write-off
If the equipment is older than 4 years old, chances are it does not have enough value to be resold.
