When you are purchasing a storage and archiving solution for your company, remember to run ALL of the numbers, don’t just look at the purchase price. Many times the long term cost of ownership will outweigh the smoking deal your VAR has offered. Make sure you are evaluating the cost of the entire purchase, not just the price you’ve been quoted. Items that will factor into your decision should include:
- Equipment pricing
- Software costs
- Staff training
- Service contract
- Floor space
- Power consumption
- Cooling/Heating
- Personnel
Spectra Logic has a great white paper entitled “Tape Storage TCO” that details points for consideration when purchasing a backup option.
Another consideration is purchasing new or refurbished hardware. If you would like more information on how refurbished hardware can help you meet your storage and archiving requirements – on budget – contact InStock.
