This may sound bad at first but look into FS.com if you’re in a pinch. They may not be seen as the typical true enterprise grade (I don’t know?) but you can probably buy a a new one and a new spare for the price of one overpriced used switch.

From: NANOG <nanog-bounces+rafael.possamai=bluebirdnetwork.com@nanog.org> On Behalf Of Drew Weaver
Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2022 11:42 AM
To: 'nanog@nanog.org' <nanog@nanog.org>
Subject: Aftermarket switches that were manufactured in any sort of quantity?

Hello,

We had been purchasing some used 48 port 10000BaseT switches /w 6x QSFP28 ports for around $3000 until about 2021.

In 2021 the aftermarket pricing went from $3,000 each to $15,000 each.

Now these particular switches are selling for $20,000 each (and people are still buying them[?]…)

Obviously I cannot pay $20k for a used switch so I am trying to find alternatives that perhaps aren’t as rare.

I’m trying to determine whether this pricing is just based on the model I am trying to buy or if it is basically every switch from every MFG.

Just trying to see if anyone else has had any luck getting any hardware at around a fair price lately?

I’m aware of the macro-economic environment, inflation, chip shortages, etc.. Just looking for another option.

Thanks,

-Drew