For a company, equipping or upgrading its IT infrastructure represents a significant budget. Professional used equipment — tested and guaranteed — often allows you to cut this cost by half or even two-thirds, without sacrificing reliability. However, you need to know what to buy, where, and under what conditions.
This guide covers the main categories of used IT equipment for professionals, key points to watch out for when buying, and the concrete benefits for both your infrastructure and your cash flow.
Why choose used IT equipment?
Beyond immediate savings, used equipment offers several advantages for a company:
- Significant savings: often 50 to 80% less than the price of new equivalent professional equipment.
- Immediate availability: no manufacturing delays or component shortages; the equipment is in stock and ready to ship.
- A responsible approach: extending the life of equipment reduces electronic waste and your IT carbon footprint.
- Proven equipment: professional gear is designed to run continuously for years; used, it retains most of its reliability.
“Tested used”: what it means
Not all used products are equal. With a reputable reseller, every electronic device is inspected and tested before sale, then sold with a warranty and a professional invoice. This is what sets a professional purchase apart from a private sale.
At IT And Office, equipment is tested and covered by a 30-day warranty, with a professional invoice. Printing consumables are always original and new — never generic or compatible.
What categories of used equipment to equip yourself?
Network: switches, firewalls, modules
The core of any infrastructure. You can find most professional network equipment used: switches and network switches (Cisco, HP/HPE, Aruba), firewalls (Fortinet, Stormshield, and others), as well as SFP modules and transceivers needed for fiber links.
Servers & storage
For virtualization, business applications, or backup: used rack and tower servers, server components (ECC RAM, RAID, HBA cards), hard drives & SSDs, storage bays / NAS, and backup solutions on LTO tapes.
Business telephony
VoIP has replaced traditional telephone systems. Equip your phones at a lower cost with used IP phones and IPBX systems, compatible with most SIP providers.
Printing & consumables
From professional printers and scanners to badge printers, including original laser toners and drums — always original, never generic.
Image, sound & audiovisual
To equip meeting rooms and presentation spaces: professional image & sound equipment, screens, projectors, and audiovisual automation solutions.
Unique arrivals: why you often need to act fast
Professional used equipment arrives in batches, depending on company fleet renewals. Many references are therefore available in limited quantities, sometimes as a single unit. When a model matches your needs, it’s best not to wait too long: once sold, it’s not always restocked. Our category pages are continuously updated and reflect the actual stock available.
How to buy used equipment wisely: the checklist
- Check the stated condition: “tested used” must correspond to an actual functional check.
- Demand a warranty and a professional invoice: essential for a business purchase.
- Verify compatibility: exact references, possible licenses (firewalls, cloud equipment…), interfaces, and formats.
- Choose a responsive contact: a reseller able to answer technical questions before purchase.
In summary
Used IT equipment is a powerful lever to reduce a company’s IT budget while equipping with reliable professional gear — provided it is bought tested, guaranteed, and invoiced. Browse our categories to discover available stock, and don’t hesitate to contact us for advice or a specific reference.