Turn your surplus or outdated IT hardware into instant value. Flux IT’s Trade-In, Trade-Up scheme gives you cashback rebates when you exchange old enterprise or data centre equipment for the latest solutions.
• Unlock value in unwanted IT assets
• Cashback rebates to fund upgrades
• Secure, sustainable, and compliant ITAD
• Fast, free valuations
Popular Upgrades:
• Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper Firewalls
• Cisco Catalyst 9200/9300, Aruba CX Switches, see our latest stock Trade up now.
• Dell & HP Enterprise Servers
• NVIDIA & Mellanox AI/Networking Hardware. Get a quote.
• Dell EMC & NetApp Storage
Example: An enterprise customer traded in 10x Cisco Catalyst 3850 switches and received £500 in rebates, which went directly towards upgrading to Cisco Catalyst 9300 series with advanced security features.
Every trade-in helps reduce e-waste and keeps enterprise IT equipment in the circular economy. Flux IT ensures secure data wiping, compliant ITAD, and environmentally responsible refurbishment or recycling.
When to Upgrade?
Knowing when to replace your legacy Cisco switch is key to avoiding downtime or security risks. Here are the top three upgrade triggers:
- PoE Insufficiency Older models like the 2960X cannot provide the PoE+ power budget needed for modern devices such as Wi-Fi 6 access points, IP security cameras, and advanced VoIP phones. If your current switch fails to power devices adequately, it’s time to consider an upgrade.
- Uplink Bandwidth Limitations. Legacy switches often cap at 1GbE uplinks, which bottlenecks modern high-performance networks. With the rise of Wi-Fi 6/6E and cloud-driven applications, businesses need mGig and 10Gb uplinks that the Cisco 9300 supports.
- Security Gaps. End-of-life devices no longer receive critical security patches. In an era of rising cyber threats, relying on outdated infrastructure creates unnecessary risks. The Cisco 9300 integrates Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), TrustSec, and advanced segmentation to secure today’s dynamic networks.
Older Cisco Switches to newer Cisco Catalyst 9300 Switch Replacements.
Below is a recommended mapping table to help organisations migrate from legacy Cisco switches to the appropriate popular Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches.
|
Legacy Model |
Port Count |
Recommended Catalyst 9300 SKU |
Notes |
|
Catalyst 2960X-24PS-L |
24 |
C9300-24P-A (24-port PoE+, Network Advantage) |
Entry-level 24-port PoE replacement |
|
Catalyst 2960X-48TS-L |
48 |
C9300-48T-A (48-port data only) |
For non-PoE deployments |
|
Catalyst 3650-24PD-S |
24 |
C9300-24U-E (24-port UPOE+, DNA Essentials) |
Supports a higher PoE budget |
|
Catalyst 3650-48TD-S |
48 |
C9300-48S-A (48-port SFP, Network Advantage) |
Ideal for fibre uplink-heavy sites |
|
Catalyst 3850-24XS-S |
24 |
C9300-24XS-A (24-port 10G SFP+) |
High-performance aggregation layer |
|
Catalyst 3850-48F-S |
48 |
C9300-48U-E (48-port UPOE+) |
Supports Wi-Fi 6 AP deployments |
Request a Trade In – Trade Up Quote
Complete our quick online form to share your requirements with us. For a fast response, call 03330 048885.
How a trade-in or trade-up valuation works
Share the make, exact model or product ID, quantity, hardware revision where relevant, condition, accessories, and location for collection. For network and server equipment, include modules, power supplies, licences or service status if known. A valuation depends on the equipment, current demand, condition, completeness, and collection requirements; any credit or rebate and its terms are confirmed in the written quotation. The £500 example above describes one customer transaction and is not a fixed offer for other equipment.
Before accepting a quote, confirm which assets are included, how collection and packaging will work, when payment or upgrade credit is issued, and what happens to equipment that cannot be reused. Where equipment may store data, agree the required erasure or destruction process and evidence before collection. See Flux IT’s trade-in and trade-up service, equipment valuation service, IT asset disposition service, and data erasure information.
Check switch compatibility before upgrading
The Cisco model table above is a starting point for discussion, not a like-for-like replacement guarantee. Confirm port type and count, PoE standard and budget, uplink speed, stacking, optics, software and licensing, power requirements, and network design against the exact product IDs. Check the current lifecycle notice for each model and verify the proposed configuration with a network specialist before ordering. A newer model may have different capabilities and support requirements.
To request a tailored comparison, send the outgoing and proposed product IDs, quantities, required features, target date, and delivery location through the trade-up enquiry page.
