CISCO UCS C220M3 2.40GHZ/10MB/QC (E5-2609)

When a manufacturer stops supporting a product, the equipment is not suddenly useless. It still has value, and if it works for your company, it is convenient to keep using it. 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 by using TPM.

Your hardware might reach its end of service life at a time when your company doesn’t have much extra money to spend on upgrades. You have your own business to run and your schedule to balance. Plus, you don’t want to be rushed into a hasty decision because you feel like you need new hardware. By continuing to use your existing equipment with the help of TPM, you can choose when you’re ready to upgrade. You can prepare for the transition and have your finances in order before purchasing new equipment.

If you are repairing your hardware yourself, you may not have access to OEM parts. This can be a problem because other manufacturers might not make trustworthy parts. However, if you work with TPM they will have access to 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 can save money on post-EoL OEM services by working with a TPM company. TPM companies have lower prices and the same skill set as OEMs. They can also do more work for less money. You can also push back the cost of new equipment by working with a TPM company. An upgrade will still be necessary at some point, but TPM can help delay it.

TPM programs help companies with their equipment needs. They might specialize in repairing equipment quickly so there is little downtime or offer more services that can save money. Some TPM programs, like NorthSmart, let you purchase only the services you need. You can also create a hybrid model with some of the features of both OEM and TPM support if it works better for your business.