Server Systems
- Introduction
- Standard Server System Bundles
- Mandatory Services
- Optional Services
- Other approved desktop PC configurations
- Non approved desktop PC makes and/or configurations
Introduction
Authorised staff are able to purchase "Standard Server Systems Bundles" from UniSA Designated PC Suppliers. "Standard Server System Bundles" ensures the University receives maximum product discount and promotes standardisation of hardware across the University.
Quotations and purchasing for server systems can be made by authorised UniSA staff via the relevant supplier purchasing portal. Quotations and purchasing should be performed online where a supplier has available an appropriate "Standard Server Systems Bundle". Where this is not practical alternative server system quotations can be obtained from each supplier and purchase orders can be placed. Staff requiring a supplier purchasing portal account should contact the IT Help Desk stating the type of access required:
- Quotation; or
- Purchaser (only authorised UniSA staff will be given "Purchaser" access).
Standard Server System Bundles
Suppliers will make available "Standard Server Systems Bundles" on their purchasing portals. Specifications for "Standard Server Systems Bundles" will be developed and maintained by each supplier in consultation with IT support staff. . "Standard Desktop Systems Bundles" will vary between each manufacturer.
Mandatory Services
Suppliers must provide the following services with all Server System purchases:
- 3 year on-site "4 hour response" warranty.
- Network card registration for connection to the UniSA wired network.
- Affix UniSA asset label (Blue Plate).
- Affix UniSA warranty expiry label.
- Electrical testing and tagging of all equipment.
- Delivery to specified University address.
Optional Services
Suppliers are able to provide the following optional services when requested (note: optional services may incur additional fees).
- Unpacking, system setup and packaging removal.
- Installation of licensed software (proof of licence must be provided to the supplier).
- Affix any additional labelling required for leased equipment.
Other approved desktop PC configurations
Other approved models are available for purchase from UniSA Designated PC Suppliers where there is a particular requirement. Quotations and purchases of other approved models can only be obtained by authorised local IT supports staff.
Non approved desktop PC makes and/or configurations
A case must be made to the Director of ISTS to purchase computer systems from a supplier which is not part of this designated panel, a case must also be to purchase non approved models or equipment makes.