When the guarantee of Data Center expires, the organization's IT department is vulnerable. First, because every day the chances of equipment (assets) fail; but also because, if that happens, the losses will be enormous.
So, in this article we are going to show you the options of what to do when the warranty data center expire, including the advantages and disadvantages of each. follow up.
Renew Data Center Warranty by OEM
If the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) offers the warranty renewal, this seems like the obvious choice. However, the cost can be inflated in an attempt to sell you new equipment.
It is immediate to think that the newer a hardware is, the better. But this does not always translate into something really advantageous for the company, especially considering the high cost of implementing modern equipment.
In addition, the original manufacturer tends to charge more simply for being the “owner” of the project, that is, considering only brand issues.
Reinvigorate data center assets
Instead of extending the full warranty for a few more years, there is the option of replace only the equipment whose warranty has expired. That way, you avoid high expenses with unnecessary hardware replacement and still keep all the data center modern and guaranteed.
It turns out that this option also requires considerable capital, as modern hardware is more expensive. In addition, the costs of data migration must be weighed, which must even be done by a qualified professional.
Internal hardware maintenance
With the warranty expired and the decision not to renew with the manufacturer made, there is the option of carrying out this maintenance "at home", that is, by the company's professionals. They will be responsible for monitoring all assets and making preventive adjustments.
On the one hand, there is the advantage of not maintaining ties with the manufacturer, which, as we have shown, tends to charge dearly to extend the warranty. On the other hand, however, there is the fact that the employees in charge of such a task must be, undeniably, well trained, after all, the intention is not to depend on the OEM.
By market logic, the better trained a professional is, the higher his salary. Also, it will be a waste to add such a high-profile person and not provide them with access to a plentiful replacement stock.
So depending on the complexity level of your data center, opting for in-house hardware maintenance for financial reasons may not be advantageous.
External hardware maintenance
Also known as TPM (Third-Party Maintenance, or outsourced maintenance), this option recruits experts to extend the hardware lifecycle. This is typically a low-cost service model.
This service can be provided through the one-off replacement of an asset or through the recurring preventive maintenance service. In other words, the last option becomes an outsourced extension of the guarantee, eliminating the need to hire specialized employees.
How to make a good choice
You have these options above to consider, but if you're still unsure which one is best, you need to take an inside look. That way, when you look through a magnifying glass at the company's needs, you'll know what will work best for you.
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