We test rigorously. Every unit we stock is Certified Pre-Owned, undergoing a grueling testing and upgrading process.
Electronics, connectivity ports, memory config, firmware, and cosmetic condition are all carefully tested, upgraded and corrected. Our success stems from this meticulous process, and we are proud to have one of the lowest RMA rates in the industry, the failure rate of equipment that we sell is less than 1%. p strong We test rigorously. Every unit we stock is Certified Pre-Owned, undergoing a grueling testing and upgrading process. /strong /p
p Electronics, connectivity ports, memory config, firmware, and cosmetic condition are all carefully tested, upgraded and corrected. Our success stems from this meticulous process, and we are proud to have one of the lowest RMA rates in the industry, the strong failure rate of equipment that we sell is less than 1% /strong . /p
p strong ESD protected, dust-free environment /strong ensures that the reconditioning process is handled in near clean-room conditions. It's just one of the many ways we help avoid defects and guarantee reliable operation from every piece of equipment you order. /p
p strong Fully automated warehouse with barcode /strong tracking means you get exactly what you order. Not something close. Not something similar. Exactly what you order - right down to the model and part features. /p
p strong Link Waves puts all equipments that receive through the following testing procedures: /strong br /
* strong When a piece of equipment is received, it is first subjected to a physical inspection to ensure no damage was incurred during shipment /strong . br /
* strong It is required that all internal and external serial numbers match /strong , and all manufacturer markings/labels are intact. Any units found with these deficiencies are returned to the seller. br /
* strong All equipment is powered and run at all input voltage capabilities /strong . br /
* strong All products are upgraded to the latest diagnostic software /strong and tested at the highest level possible. br /
* strong All equipment is allowed to warm up to normal operating temperature before any further diagnostics are performed /strong . This helps in finding any thermal problems the unit may have. br /
* strong If the equipment has the ability to run internal diagnostics they are performed /strong . All internal diagnostic results are recorded and a copy is included with the unit when purchased. br /
* strong Any empty chassis we acquire are populated to capacity /strong with known functional blades to ensure all slots, power receptacles, and connectors are functional. br /
* strong All hot swappable cards, power supplies, and modules are tested to ensure they do not leave you with down time /strong in the event you ever need to change a faulty component. br /
* strong All switches have every ports individually tested /strong to ensure they operate at peak performance. br /
* strong All redundant systems are put through fail over tests /strong to verify reliability. br /
* strong All equipment is configured and tested under real conditions /strong to insure proper operation. This includes all layer 2, 3, and 4 protocols that the unit is designed to support. br /
* strong Once a piece of equipment passes all diagnostic steps, it is thoroughly cleaned and packaged for stock /strong . br /
* strong Any unit that has been in stock is rechecked prior to shipping /strong when it is selected to fill an order. br /
* strong If a unit from stock is updated with a different operating system, additional diagnostic tests are run /strong and the new test results included with the unit. br /
* strong Ship group items /strong - rack mounting hardware and power cords are standard. Every piece of equipment comes out of the box ready to mount into your existing rack with no additional hardware or time required. br /
* strong All products we ship are professionally packaged /strong in either the original manufacturers boxes, bubble wrap or with our state of the art custom fit Insta-Pak system to ensure that your equipment arrives to your company in excellent condition. /p