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Hardware

Purchasing Technology Hardware

The following information will assist you with the purchase of any technology products for your department.

Computer and Printer Purchases – Vendors available are Apple, Dell and HP. Products include desktops, laptops, tablets and printers.

• Step 1 – Review the Hardware Replacement Schedule for a list of current departmental standards.
• Step 2 – Consult with the appropriate department contact to determine the best possible choice.
  • Academic Department Contact – Academic Technology Director
  • Administrative Department Contact – IT Consultant or Departmental Budget Contact
• Step 3 – Once the product choice has been decided, follow the procurement process for purchasing the item:
  • Technology Procurement
  • Technology Procurement Policies

Loaner Program - ITS has Dell laptops, LCD projectors and digital cameras available to faculty and staff for checkout when needed for travel, a special presentation or project, etc. The equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The normal checkout period is two weeks. To reserve one of these units, contact Production Services at ext. 4126. Production Services is located in the Clifton Robinson Tower. Please see links below for more details.

• Proper Use of the Loaner Program Equipment
  
• Loaner Equipment Policy

Installing Technology Hardware

All departmental technology purchases are received on campus in the Installation Services area where they are prepared for delivery. For more details, see Installation Services.

Redeployment of Computer Equipment - A department is allowed one computer move from one employee to another employee or student employee within that department according to the following guidelines:

• The computer is at least a Level B computer according to the Hardware Replacement Schedule for the current budget year.
• A Request to Redeploy Computer Asset form has been processed.

• The computer will be reformatted, renamed, and reconfigured prior to installation.
• No file transfers will be allowed on the redeployed unit.