CISCO ONE NEXUS 93180-FX 48-PORT 10GBE SWITCH

When a manufacturer stops supporting a product, the equipment is not suddenly useless. It still has value and can be used if it works for your company. As long as there aren’t any glaring issues with the hardware or problems with its place in your company’s infrastructure, you can stretch your initial investment and keep the product working longer with TPM.

If you’re not ready to upgrade your hardware, don’t worry. You can still use your old hardware with the help of TPM. That way, you can choose when to upgrade and you won’t have to rush into a decision. You can also prepare for the transition by getting your finances in order. When you’re ready, you can purchase new equipment.

If you are repairing your own hardware, you may not have access to the same parts that the manufacturer uses. This can be a problem because the parts may not be as reliable. However, if you work with TPM, you will have access to more trusted parts that will work with your equipment. Plus, the technicians who are performing the repairs will be experts in this field and may be more familiar with your equipment than in-house techs.

You don’t have to pay a lot for post-EoL OEM services. Work with a TPM company and you’ll get the job done at a much lower price. TPM companies have a similar skill set to OEMs, but they charge less. You can also get more work done with TPM than you would with OEM services. Plus, you can push back the cost of new equipment. An upgrade will be necessary at some point, but TPM can help delay it.

OEMs specialize in their equipment. However, TPM programs can offer more services that are specific to your company. They might be able to do repairs quickly so there is little down time for your business. Or they might offer more comprehensive services that would be a better deal for you. Some TPM programs, like NorthSmart, let you purchase only the services you need. You can even create a hybrid model with elements of OEM and TPM support if that’s what works best for your business.