What is Cisco EXCESS / Wholesale?
Cisco EXCESS is used Cisco hardware that has a legitimate version of the IOS installed and relicensed by Cisco. Cisco EXCESS is not the refurbished market.Cisco likes to call it the “Circular Economy”. Which means that instead of creating a piece of hardware, using it, then throwing it away (linear)… the hardware is created, used, and then used again by someone else (circular).
For Cisco to categorize hardware as Cisco EXCESS, it needs to be genuine Cisco gear (of course) and has to be at least two years old.
If you see a Cisco part number with -WS at the end, then it is a part of the EXCESS program.
There are a couple of types of Cisco Wholesale / EXCESS.
- Unused Cisco Boxed: This is never used Cisco hardware in its original box
- Cisco ReBoxed: This is used Cisco hardware. It is not refurbished to look like new and might have physical imperfections, like scratch and dent type of things. However, they are fully functional and guaranteed to work.
If you are looking for the refurbished hardware directly from Cisco, that is called the CCRE or “Cisco Certified Refurbished Equipment” also called “Cisco Certified Refresh”. The Cisco refurbished part numbers end in -RF.
Benefits of the EXCESS program:
- Hardware is tested and guaranteed to work
- Eliminates the worry of counterfeit or gray market hardware
- Valid serial numbers with Cisco IOS
- SMARTnet eligible
- Cheaper than the new stuff
The Cisco Refresh product offering includes equipment that is re-manufactured by Cisco, designated with an “-RF” suffix. This is not to be confused with the Excess program is marked “-WS” and comprised of used Cisco hardware. While Cisco Excess hardware is not brand new or fully refurbished by Cisco, it is 100% Smart Net ready, equipped with valid IOS software and is relicensed by Cisco for resale. Because of this distinction, we encourage anyone unfamiliar with Cisco Excess to contact us for more information, we think you’ll be impressed with the price and quality of this equipment.
CISCO EXCESS USED PRODUCT OFFERING
As part of the circular economy, Cisco Excess optimizes the value of the entire technology portfolio regardless of where it sits in the product lifecycle. Occasionally, Cisco ends up with excess used product inventory that still has a useful life.
This is why Cisco created the Cisco Excess Used Product offering and they work with only a few, select vendors to resell these products to the secondary market.
CISCO'S EXCESS USED PRODUCT OFFERING IS CATEGORIZED AND IDENTIFIED AS FOLLOWS:
- - All products sourced from Cisco’s Excess Used inventory are designated with a “-WS” at the end of the part number.
- - All products have a preloaded/valid version of the IOS and is relicensed by Cisco.
- - All products are fully functional but may include minor cosmetic imperfections.
- - All products are eligible for Smart Net Total Care (SNTC) support purchased through a Cisco authorized partner (subject to Cisco’s SNTC policies).
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU PURCHASE CISCO EXCESS FROM DHD
- - Faster ROI
- - TCO goes down
- - Happier CTO
- - Your CIO shakes his hand
- - Your CEO pats their shoulders and recognizes you for your strategic contribution
USE CASES FOR CISCO EXCESS USED OFFERING:
- Supplementing Run Rate Purchases
Do you have a product your team is comfortable and familiar with? Cisco Excess Used Offering may be able to provide that product at a great discount and SMARTnet eligible. If you are adding existing infrastructure to your footprint, leverage Cisco Excess to drive down costs. - Upgrading from 3rd Gen to 2nd Gen
Do you need the latest and greatest? If the answer is “No,” consider using Cisco Excess Used Offering to move from your last platform to your next platform at a significantly reduced price compared to buying NEW. - Sparing
With either Cold or Hot Sparing, Cisco Excess is going to be the best value opportunity. Why pay a premium on an item you “may” need. - Supporting End of Life (EOS/EOL) Products
When Cisco announces they are going to phase out products it’s an ideal time to secure matching parts for the future.
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