However, new equipment that is not a computer can be rented and connected to College owned equipment. For example, a hard drive for an existing College owned computer cannot be rented, but a printer or monitor could, as new equipment. Yes, but equipment upgrades are always funded through the department or grant, and not by the Dean's office or IT, unless specific prior approval comes from one of these sources. ESP equipment may only be upgraded via the ESP program, unless the component required is not available via the contract and there is no comparable component available from Dell. Upgrades follow the same process as new orders in terms of authorization depending on funds and liaison or TSC involvement.
All upgrades are for the remainder of the rental term.
Rental price is determined by the item value and length of remaining term and added to the annual unit cost for the next annual payment. The initial year's payment for the upgrade is due after it is received and installed. If your department is selected for one of the rounds of mass replacements, you will be contacted by your IT departmental liaison about your equipment needs. Talk to Information Technology about equipment needs. We can make recommendations and can authorize ESP rentals of non-standard equipment if it is required.