Data Center Hardware

Q: What’s the difference between recertified and refurbished hardware?

Recertified equipment comes from the OEM through its “renew” divisions and programs (HPE Renew, Cisco Excess, etc.). Recertified equipment is often an unused customer return the OEM is unable to resell as “new” and overstock. This hardware typically arrives in OEM packaging and includes an OEM warranty. Refurbished hardware is sourced through IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) services or a trusted vendor network. This equipment has been graded, tested, wiped and updated according to our multi-point inspection standards. Refurbished hardware doesn’t include an OEM warranty, but we often bundle solutions with our Data Center Maintenance support.

Q: What quality assurance standards do you have in place?

All hardware is sent to our Technical Center, where it’s graded, tested, wiped, updated, built, configured, packaged, etc. Our practice is to test hardware in an environment similar to our customer’s, ensuring everything is up and running and properly configured.

Q: How do you source hardware?

Our data center hardware comes from our IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) services and over 300+ trusted partners in our vendor network. Every piece of hardware and system we build undergoes a multi-point inspection and rigorous testing process.

Q: What is the lead time for data center hardware?

The lead time varies depending on the urgency and size of the project. The average turnaround time for delivery is two weeks after the purchase order. Contact our team for an accurate estimate.

Plan for current and future server, storage and network demands with access to custom-built systems delivered by a team of hardware experts.

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Experience a consultative hardware approach

Discover the right hardware solution for your business needs and requirements. Whether you’re interested in new, recertified or refurbished data center hardware, our experts are ready to help. We work alongside your team to deliver end-to-end solutions, including consulting, sales, installation, professional support and more.

Server, storage and networking
equipment from the top manufacturers

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact us to learn more about our current inventory.

NEW, RECERTIFIED & REFURBISHED HARDWARE

Custom-built hardware solutions

Meet your budget, performance, timeline and sustainability needs with access to new, recertified and refurbished hardware. Our dedicated consultants and production engineers ensure you receive a prompt, reliable and customized solution.

System builds, customization, configuration, installation and deployment
Windows licensing available
Testing in our state-of-the-art production lab
Assistance with disposal of retired equipment with IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) services
Additional options for Data Center Maintenance available.

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IBM HARDWARE

Meet evolving demands with IBM® hardware

Sometimes you have to buy new. That’s why we offer a customized approach to find the best solution for your current and future hardware needs.

IBM Hardware offerings

Hardware solutions you can count on

Parts in inventory

Average DOA rate for implemented refurbished hardware

Inventory accuracy

Trusted partners in our network

Savings over OEM and other vendors

Optimize your environment with help of our
dedicated hardware team

Chase Mills

Infrastructure Sales Consultant-Multiplatform

Daniel Postma

Infrastructure Sales Consultant-Multiplatform

Doug Woodard

Hardware Broker Sales

Jerry DeBoer

Infrastructure Sales Consultant-Multiplatform

Sam Anderson

Infrastructure Sales Consultant

Steve Mullan

Enterprise Infrastructure Sales Consultant

Data Center Hardware FAQ

What’s the difference between recertified and refurbished hardware?

Recertified equipment comes from the OEM through its “renew” divisions and programs (HPE Renew, Cisco Excess, etc.). Recertified equipment is often an unused customer return the OEM is unable to resell as “new” and overstock. This hardware typically arrives in OEM packaging and includes an OEM warranty.

Refurbished hardware is sourced through IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) services or a trusted vendor network. This equipment has been graded, tested, wiped and updated according to our multi-point inspection standards. Refurbished hardware doesn’t include an OEM warranty, but we often bundle solutions with our Data Center Maintenance support.

What quality assurance standards do you have in place?

How do you source hardware?

What is the lead time for data center hardware?

Service Express

Data Center and Network Third-Party Hardware Maintenance

5 Reviewed Jan 28, 2025

Service has always been consistent and they have provided fast results.
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5 Reviewed Jan 28, 2025

Service Express continues to deliver on its promise to provide excellent service.
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5 Reviewed Sep 12, 2024

I am truly impressed with Service Express's customer service and knowledge. They explained everything in detail and answered all my questions. When there were things they could not help us with, they offered comparable options. They were very flexible on giving us time and working with us as we re-did the things we were needing. They were very patient with us throughout the whole process.
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5 Reviewed Apr 30, 2024

Service Express has made it easier for us to keep our legacy hardware past the OEM support contract. When it comes time to renew most of our purchases we usually check first with Service Express to see if they can cover it. Once implemented, we have found their engineers and inventory more than adequate to meet our day to day needs for support.
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5 Reviewed Jan 22, 2024

The transition to ServiceExpress was seamless. Once everything was onboarded, support continued as it should with no interruptions. Service delivery has been top notch, with minimal extensions past SLAs. The account team has been upfront with any issues that developed and track down the root cause and made corrections to make sure there was a low likelihood of a similar instance occurring. I highly recommend them for Third-Party maintenance.
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5 Reviewed Nov 8, 2023

SEI has been a great resource for us. Their techs have been knowledgeable and even when we need only parts shipped to sites that have our own staff, they always make sure we
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5 Reviewed Oct 27, 2023

Service Express has made it easier for us to keep our legacy hardware past the OEM support contract. When it comes time to renew most of our purchases we usually check first
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5 Reviewed Oct 27, 2023

I could not have asked for better customer support, which includes technical design and architecture, understanding of our requirements and pain points, and post-sale support
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5 Reviewed Oct 31, 2023

Fantastic experience overall – Service Express has been very flexible and responsive. They came in at a price point that worked for the organization and are very easy to work
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