When you need to put in new servers, you should look at the used refurbished ones that you can get from different older companies that have been in the business for years. I found a company that sells used iseries servers online for about a much smaller fee than if you bought one new. The fact that they are refurbished should actually make you feel better about them

I would think that whatever was replaced on them, if anything was something that they see may go wrong in the future and they have essentially caught it before it actually goes out. That could potentially be saving you lots of hours of time and money in the future.

That same company sells used ibm products that they have also refurbished. Of course, if used ibm is not your style they have lot of new stuff to choose from also. It just depends on what your preference is and if you have the money to put into some brand new equipment. I would think that any business these days would be looking to save a buck or two and this would be a very smart way to do it.

I just bought two used iseries servers from them and would recommend them to anyone who needs to get good equipment at a good price.