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Market analysis, pricing trends, and insights for data center hardware professionals.
Used Server Market Trends: Q1 2026 Report
Our quarterly analysis of the used data center hardware market — pricing movements, supply trends, and what's driving demand in Q1 2026.
Best Used Servers for Home Labs in 2026
Our top picks for used enterprise servers that make excellent home lab platforms — balancing performance, noise, power draw, and price.
How to Sell Used Dell PowerEdge Servers: A Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to getting the best price for your used Dell PowerEdge servers, from valuation to closing the sale.
GPU Server Buying Guide: NVIDIA A100 vs. H100 on the Used Market
Comparing used A100 and H100 GPU servers — performance per dollar, availability, and what to watch out for when buying used AI/ML hardware.
Before You Sell: Data Center Equipment Decommission Checklist
The complete pre-sale checklist for decommissioning data center hardware — from asset inventory to compliance documentation.
How Broadcom's VMware Changes Are Reshaping Used Hardware Prices
Broadcom's VMware licensing overhaul is driving organizations to alternative hypervisors — and creating ripple effects across the used server market.
ITAD vs. Direct Sale: Which Gets You More for Used Equipment?
Comparing ITAD vendor buybacks with direct sales channels — when each makes sense and how to maximize your return either way.
Used vs. Refurbished Servers: What's the Difference and Which Should You Buy?
Understanding the real differences between used and refurbished servers — warranties, testing, pricing, and when each option makes sense.
How to Safely Wipe Server Drives Before Selling
NIST 800-88 compliant methods for securely erasing HDDs, SSDs, and NVMe drives before selling or disposing of server hardware.
Shipping Rack Servers: Packaging, Freight, and Avoiding Damage
How to properly package and ship rack-mount servers. Covers materials, methods, freight options, and insurance for safe transit.