Dell PowerEdge Server Life Cycle Report, October 2006

This IDC study provides residual value forecasts and current fair market value data for Dell's PowerEdge servers. The study explains the current market conditions that are affecting the value of used hardware on the secondary market and what future technological changes will further impact these values. We explore the factors impacting the SIAS market and the price/performance increases expected over the next several years. This information helps those who invest in PowerEdge hardware assess their risk and provides guidance on the amount of residual value that is expected to be realized at the end of lease term.

"Lower-end, volume servers, including Dell's PowerEdge servers, are driving deeper into the datacenter. The way lessors approach these systems should be as a total solution; the parts are easily upgradable, but the total solution is not, leading to greater longevity and residual value." ? Jennifer Koppy, research manager, IDC's Technology Valuation Service