Used IT Equipment: The Ultimate Guide to Buying Cheaper in France
Looking to buy used or refurbished IT equipment without sacrificing reliability? Whether you’re an individual wanting to equip your home or an IT manager at an SME aiming to reduce infrastructure costs, this comprehensive guide gives you all the keys to make the right choices. IT And Office, the French specialist in refurbished IT equipment, explains everything.
Table of Contents
- Why Buy Used IT Equipment?
- What Types of IT Equipment to Buy Used?
- Used Network Switches: Cisco, HP, Dell
- Used Servers: HP ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge
- Used Routers and Firewalls
- Used Printers and Multifunction Devices
- Used NAS and Network Storage
- 5 Tips for Smart Buying
- FAQ
1. Why Buy Used IT Equipment?
The refurbished IT equipment market is growing 15% annually in France. Savings range from 40% to 70% compared to new, for equipment from corporate IT fleets replaced every 3 to 5 years — while their actual lifespan often exceeds 10 years.
Advantages of Refurbished IT Equipment
- 💰 Unbeatable Prices: a new Cisco Catalyst 2960X switch costs €800; refurbished at IT And Office, expect €80 to €150.
- ✅ Proven Reliability: professional equipment has a much longer lifespan than consumer products.
- 🌱 Eco-friendly: extending equipment lifespan reduces digital carbon footprint.
- 📦 Immediate Availability: stocks in France, delivery within 24-72h in France and Europe.
- 🧾 Professional Invoice: Recoverable VAT, custom quotes for businesses.
2. What Types of IT Equipment to Buy Used?
IT And Office covers all used IT infrastructure needs:
| Category | Product Examples | Savings vs New |
|---|---|---|
| Network Switches | Cisco Catalyst, HP ProCurve, Dell | up to 80% |
| Rack Servers | HP ProLiant DL380, Dell PowerEdge R720 | up to 70% |
| Routers | Cisco ISR, Mikrotik CCR, Juniper SRX | up to 75% |
| Firewalls | FortiGate, Stormshield, Cisco Meraki | up to 70% |
| Printers | HP LaserJet MFP, Brother MFC, Ricoh | up to 65% |
| NAS & Storage | Synology, QNAP, NetApp | up to 60% |
| Wi-Fi Access Points | Cisco Aironet, Ubiquiti UniFi, Aruba | up to 70% |
| UPS Power Supplies | APC Smart-UPS, Eaton 5PX, Riello | up to 65% |
| IP Phones | Cisco 7900, Polycom VVX, Yealink T4x | up to 75% |
3. Used Network Switches: Cisco, HP, Dell
The used network switch is one of the most sought-after products by SMEs. A quality professional switch, purchased refurbished, offers exactly the same performance as a new model for a fraction of the price.
The Most Popular Used Switches
- Used Cisco Catalyst 2960X switches: 24/48 Gigabit ports, PoE+, manageable. SME best-seller.
- Cisco Catalyst 3850 switch: combined switching and routing, stackable, perfect for core networks.
- Used HP ProCurve / Aruba switches: excellent value, easy management.
- Used 48-port PoE switches: to power IP cameras, Wi-Fi access points, and phones.
- Used 10G / SFP+ switches: for high-speed inter-rack links.
👉 Full catalog: used network switches — Cisco — HP/HPE — Managed switches.
4. Used servers: HP ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge
Buying a refurbished server is one of the best decisions an SME can make. Professional HP and Dell servers are designed to run 24/7 for years — a 5-year-old model still has 5 to 7 years ahead.
Used HP ProLiant
The HP ProLiant DL range is the global reference for rack servers. The used DL380 G9/G10 is ideal for VMware/Hyper-V virtualization, storage, and databases.
Used Dell PowerEdge
Used Dell PowerEdge R720, R730 are praised for their flexibility and integrated iDRAC for remote management. Full catalog: used servers.
5. Used routers and firewalls
Used enterprise routers enable advanced architectures (VPN, MPLS, QoS) at low cost. Refurbished firewalls provide professional perimeter security accessible to SMEs.
- 🔒 Used FortiGate firewalls: NGFW, VPN, SSL inspection
- 🔒 Used Stormshield firewalls: ANSSI certified, French solution
- 🌐 Used Cisco ISR routers: multi-WAN, OSPF, BGP
- 🌐 Used Mikrotik routers: RouterOS, maximum flexibility
- 🔒 All used firewalls
6. Used printers and multifunction devices
A used multifunction laser printer (print, copy, scan, fax) often costs 3 to 5 times less than a new equivalent model. HP, Brother, Ricoh, and Canon offer extremely robust professional models on the used market. Discover our catalog: used printers.
7. Used NAS and network storage
A used NAS (Network Attached Storage) allows centralized storage, backups, and file sharing in a company on a controlled budget. Synology, QNAP, and NetApp are market leaders. Our selection: Used NAS & network storage.
8. 5 tips for buying used IT equipment wisely
- Ensure the seller tests each device: avoid “for parts” sales. At IT And Office, every product is individually tested.
- Demand a warranty: minimum 30 days, ideally 90 days. IT And Office guarantees all its stock.
- Check firmware update availability: essential for switches, routers, and firewalls.
- Compare specs on manufacturer sites: max RAM, ports, speed, power consumption available on hp.com, cisco.com, dell.com.
- Buy in France or Europe: fast delivery, French customer service, VAT-free invoicing. IT And Office ships from France to all Europe.
FAQ — Used IT Equipment
Is used IT equipment reliable?
Yes, provided you buy from a professional reseller who tests and guarantees each device. At IT And Office, all equipment is tested and comes with a 30-day warranty.
What is the difference between used and refurbished?
A used product is sold as-is. A refurbished product has been checked, tested, and cleaned. At IT And Office, all equipment is professionally refurbished.
Do you deliver in France and Europe?
Yes, all mainland France and all Europe within 24 to 72 hours from our French stock.
Can I buy for a company?
Absolutely. Professional VAT-free invoices, bulk quotes available. Contact contact@itandoffice.com.
How to choose a used network switch?
Check: number of ports (8/24/48), speed (Gigabit/10G), features (manageable, PoE), brand (Cisco, HP, Dell).
What types of equipment do you offer?
Switches, servers, routers, firewalls, Wi-Fi access points, NAS, UPS, IP phones, printers, SFP modules, and more.
🛒 Explore our entire catalog at itandoffice.com — Professional stock in France • Fast delivery France & Europe • 30-day warranty