{
  "index": "Enterprise Hardware Value-Retention Framework",
  "updated": "2026-06-27",
  "basis": "value-retention curve by generation/warranty; absolute price varies by configuration",
  "rows": [
    {
      "category": "Enterprise server (current-gen, in warranty)",
      "example_models": "Dell PowerEdge R6/R7xx, HPE ProLiant Gen11",
      "relative_value_retention": "highest",
      "action_signal": "hold if in production"
    },
    {
      "category": "Enterprise server (current-minus-1, post-warranty)",
      "example_models": "PowerEdge R640/R740, ProLiant Gen10",
      "relative_value_retention": "strong (prime resale window)",
      "action_signal": "sell into the window"
    },
    {
      "category": "Enterprise server (current-minus-2)",
      "example_models": "Gen9 / 13G",
      "relative_value_retention": "moderate, declining",
      "action_signal": "sell before next-gen launch"
    },
    {
      "category": "Enterprise server (current-minus-3+)",
      "example_models": "Gen8 / 12G and older",
      "relative_value_retention": "low; parts/scrap",
      "action_signal": "recover fast or recycle"
    },
    {
      "category": "Enterprise storage array",
      "example_models": "NetApp, Dell EMC, Pure, IBM",
      "relative_value_retention": "moderate-strong by controller gen",
      "action_signal": "drive/shelf config drives value"
    },
    {
      "category": "Enterprise networking",
      "example_models": "Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet",
      "relative_value_retention": "strong for current platforms",
      "action_signal": "licensing/EoL status matters"
    },
    {
      "category": "AI/GPU server",
      "example_models": "HGX/DGX H100, A100 nodes",
      "relative_value_retention": "very strong (see GPU index)",
      "action_signal": "value mostly in the accelerators"
    }
  ]
}