Leasing networking equipment

[dt_619]

I've recently started up, and am looking for easy leasing options for bringing in my networking equipment? Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[lynxus]

What kind if networking kit are you looking to lease?

It may be better to look at service providers who offer "infrastructure as a service" ie: they host some of your servers and install routers/switches where needed on your sites.

Although in all honesty it may just be cheaper in the long run to buy it in.

 

[dunlak]

There are other options for you apart from buy or go hosted. For example we ( welcometelecom.co.uk) offer Cisco Capital funding for some of our hosted systems. These provide very low rates of interests, typically over 3 years. The move from CapEx to Opex is gaining momentum and also means that your supplier has a vested interest in giving better ongoing support.

 

[Dan_Kesher]

I've recently started up, and am looking for easy leasing options for bringing in my networking equipment? Does anyone have any suggestions?

What equipment are you buying? If you are just starting up, you could look at buying some equipment from ebay.

With regards to office servers, we've recommended this ebay seller a few times for office servers. If you need help choosing a suitable server, let me know and I'll try to hunt one down for you. http://stores.ebay.co.uk/bargainhardware

Then all you need is a network switch to connect all your computers together. Search ebay for 'WS-C2950T-24' which is a cisco switch. Again, I know a few clients that have bought one from ebay without any problems. You may want a cabinet to put this switch in to. But thats up to you. Make sure its deep enough to fit the network switch.

I've never seen anyone lease network wiring and sockets so you'll probably have to pay for that.