Remanufactured Systems Advantage Program

Sun certifies pre-owned equipment.

Buy Sun equipment through the Remanufactured Systems Program and get peace of mind - and an extraordinary value.

There's a difference between typical refurbished systems and the pre-owned Sun equipment available through the Sun Remanufactured Systems Program. We do more than dust and wipe. We build, test, and certify, our systems to meet the same quality standards as our new products. Every Sun remanufactured system is built to order and thoroughly tested -- at the component and system level. So our systems meet and typically exceed Sun serviceability requirements, which means our pre-owned products are immediately eligible for Sun Service coverage.

To help ensure that remanufactured equipment will fit seamlessly into your existing IT infrastructure, every system sold through the Sun Remanufacturing Systems Program comes with:

• a same-as-new warranty
• a right-to-use license for Solaris Operating System
• eligibility for Sun support contracts
• certification by Sun-trained engineers and technicians

When you buy remanufactured systems from Sun, you get the same licensing, warranties, and service agreements that are available with new Sun systems, at no additional cost. That means you can extend your support contracts to include remanufactured systems, for consistent service levels across all IT systems. On average, you can save 20 percent by buying remanufactured equipment, compared to the price of a similarly configured new Sun server, workstation, or storage system. Sun Remanufactured Systems give you a way to lower your cost and risk, without lowering your standards.

It's Not Just Refurbished; It's Remanufactured

Do you know what you're getting when you buy a pre-owned system? Sun began its Remanufactured Systems Program to remove the risk from buying used equipment. When you buy directly from Sun, you get the full advantage of Sun's engineering expertise, quality and testing programs, and years of field maintenance experience.

Sun remanufactured products are a step above typical refurbished systems, which are merely cleaned and check-listed before being resold. By comparison, Sun Remanufactured Systems go through a series of rigorous tests that are documented and standardized, and they are certified to meet performance and reliability standards.

Sun Remanufactured Systems are built from genuine Sun parts. Once a system is built to order, it is tested twice -- at the individual component level and at the system level. Sun-trained factory technicians go through the following steps to prepare a Sun system for sale through the Sun Remanufactured Systems program.

• Product is received, dekitted, and audited. At this point, serial numbers are recorded to provide traceability during testing and throughout all factory processing.
• Prior to integration, components are individually inspected and tested. Revision levels are screened to meet field serviceability requirements.
• Sun's proprietary testing procedures are an integral part of the manufacturing process, and all systems must pass these demanding tests before moving on to the next step in the process.
• Upon successful completion of system tests, Sun quality control personnel record all internal component serial numbers, and each system receives a new serial number to ensure field quality and traceability.
• Products are then given a final visual inspection to ensure a "like new" appearance. All Sun remanufactured products are packed in new packaging material that is prequalified to OEM standards for safe shipment.

Maintenance and Support Programs

Sun backs up all its remanufactured systems with a variety of support options to help ensure their continued operation and reliability. When you buy a Sun Remanufactured System, you automatically get:

• eligibility for SunSpectrum support services
• discounts for service "uplifts," so you can save up to 40 percent when you raise your SunSpectrum service level to Silver, Gold, or Platinum
• eligibility for trade-in through the Sun Upgrade Advantage Program (UAP)

At Sun, we build systems to last, and we're happy to offer and support Sun systems for their entire useful life.

Lowered Cost

Who needs Sun remanufactured equipment? Pre-owned systems are ideal to support non-mission-critical applications and data and specific project types. These may include:

• backup for workgroup systems
• laboratory, testing, and training
• short-term jobs
• ad hoc computing to meet new workload requirements
• projects with little or no budget

There's a direct cost advantage to buying used equipment. So if you need to do much more with much less, remanufactured systems may be the answer. With a low cost of acquisitions and a lowered total cost of ownership, Sun Remanufactured Systems let you stretch your budget dollars, without incurring undue risk.

How to Buy

You can buy Sun remanufactured equipment directly from Sun Sales or from authorized Sun resellers. To find out what systems we currently offer, view our current list of available products.

To find out more about pricing and availability, get in touch with Sun Sales.

Sun remanufactured equipment delivers consistent quality and reliability. And Sun supports pre-owned systems with all the same programs, discounts, and service contracts we offer with new products. Our technology is that good. And it keeps getting better, year after year. That's the business upside of excellent quality - it keeps on delivering. Now, and for years to come.