Buying a used switch

[DNR]

I'm finally upgrading my home network and looking at getting an HP Procurve. I have a chance to pick up a used one at a good price but I'm hesitant to buy used equipment. Is there anything I need to watch out for? If I buy used are there any diagnostics I can run to check it out?

Thanks

 

[AcidBurn]

I'd pop the top and check all the caps for bulging if you can

 

[Innocence]

A lot of ProCurve equipment has lifetime warranty,
Check : http://h17007.www1.hp.com/docs/support/warranty/HPNetworkingProductWarrantySummary.pdf

 

[dashpuppy]

I'd pop the top and check all the caps for bulging if you can

would be the first thing i did ...

 

[DNR]

Thanks for the replies. The switch is being sold via ebay so I won't have the luxury of an inspection before buying but it gives me an idea of what to look for when I do buy one.

Thanks

 

[ChRoNo16]

If you buy it and find issues like bulging caps or damage not reported, ebay does protect you, and you can file claims and get ur money back or a replacement.

I always run switches on a 24 hour test. I power them up, stick 2 servers on it, and force huge files to copy over and over and if it doesnt fail life is good.

 

[dashpuppy]

If you buy it and find issues like bulging caps or damage not reported, ebay does protect you, and you can file claims and get ur money back or a replacement.

I always run switches on a 24 hour test. I power them up, stick 2 servers on it, and force huge files to copy over and over and if it doesnt fail life is good.

good idea, another one to this is use PAYPAL!

 

[ChRoNo16]

Paypal as long as u never pay in "gift" form.