Hardware

51ĀŅĀ× maintains a Board of Trustees approved process for procuring both PC's and Laptops for 51ĀŅĀ× faculty and staff at State Term Pricing. 

Employees who would like to purchase a tablet computer may either purchase through the University PC Procurement Program or purchase form a vendor of choice.

Employees who would like to purchase an Apple product (Tablet, Laptop or Desktop) may do so on their own. 

Employees who have special needs may request a variance for a special purchase as sometimes there are exceptional needs that cannot be met with the standards provided in our PC Procurement Program.

There are many benefits to the University PC Procurement Program including:

Procurement Services

  •  Pre-defined models set to meet University requirements
  •  All units are commercial grade
  •  Variety of units available in economical, mid-range and research levels
  •  Easy to order via a single email
  •  Units are customizable upon request
  •  Spec sheets available upon request
  •  Cleveland based ā€œmin/maxā€ inventory speeds delivery
  •  Units are available at State Term Pricing

Pre-Installation Services

  •  PC is imaged with standard 51ĀŅĀ× image designed to meet the needs of campus
  •  Windows 7 64-bit Operating System
  •  Office Suite included
  •  PC receives ā€œAsset taggingā€ to identify PC to 51ĀŅĀ×’s Network
  •  PC receives multiple quality checks before delivery to 51ĀŅĀ×
  •  Laptops are engraved with 51ĀŅĀ× logo for security 

Installation

  •  PC is checked into inventory
  •  PC is unboxed and setup on users’ desktop
  •  Windows is patched to current level
  •  All printers are re-mapped on new machine
  •  All network shared drives are re-mapped on new machine
  •  Data transfer from old PC to new is completed (Optional)
  •  Lockdowns are installed (Optional)
  •  Laptops are delivered in carrying bag embroidered with 51ĀŅĀ× logo for security

Post Implementation Support

  •  4-year onsite maintenance provided by 51ĀŅĀ×’s HP Certified Technicians
  •  Break/Fix provided by 51ĀŅĀ×’s Comp TIA Certified Technicians