How TekBoost Tests Refurbished Servers And Workstations Before They Ship
Every server we ship is inspected, validated and tested before it leaves our facility: component verification, memory testing, drive health checks, burn-in and stress testing, and a configuration review, not just a power-on check. Systems are built and tested in Texas and backed by the 3-year TekBoost warranty.
Checked Before Shipment
- Visual inspection and component verification
- Memory testing and capacity verification
- Drive health, storage controller and RAID checks
- Burn-in and stress testing
- Configuration review and final functional verification
Why We Test Instead Of Just Powering On
Refurbished enterprise hardware must be reliable. A refurbished server from TekBoost is professionally tested hardware that has been inspected, cleaned and validated for business use. Our process is focused on functionality, compatibility and dependable performance across servers, workstations, desktops, storage, memory and components.
A system that powers on is not the same as a system that is ready for production. Burn-in and stress testing, memory testing, drive health checks and a final configuration review are there to catch the faults a power-on check cannot: a module the system does not count, a drive reporting a failing health status, a fault that only appears under sustained load, or a build that does not match the order.
Backed By The Warranty
Eligible servers, workstations and system parts sold on TekBoost.com carry our 3-year parts-based warranty, with next business day part shipping in the United States after claim approval.
The TekBoost Testing Process
The steps a refurbished server goes through from intake to packaging.
Intake & Visual Inspection
Incoming hardware receives a visual inspection and its components are verified against what the system should contain.
DoD-Standard Drive Wipe
Drives are wiped using DoD-standard overwrite methods before resale where applicable, as part of how we prepare incoming inventory.
Assembly To Your Configuration
Configure-to-order systems are professionally assembled to the configuration you selected, with component installation and compatibility verification.
Memory Testing & Capacity Verification
Installed memory is tested and the capacity is verified against the configuration, so the system reports and uses the memory you ordered.
Drive Health, Controller & RAID Checks
Drives receive health checks, and the storage controller and RAID configuration are checked where a controller or array is part of the build.
Burn-In & Stress Testing
Systems are run under load to surface faults that do not appear at idle or on a quick power-on, before the final review.
Configuration Review & Final Verification
A configuration review before shipment confirms the built system matches the order and works as configured. An operating system is installed when it is selected as part of the configuration.
Cleaning, Packaging & Shipment
Systems are cleaned and packaged for shipment after testing; enterprise hardware requires careful handling. Built-to-order systems ship within 5 business days; transit time is additional.
What This Means For Each Product Type
Testing scope follows the product.
Dell PowerEdge & HPE ProLiant Servers
Every refurbished server is inspected, assembled to your selected configuration, burn-in and stress tested, and verified before shipment, with component verification, memory testing, drive health checks and a configuration review.
Configured Dell Precision Workstations
Configured Dell Precision workstations receive hardware diagnostics, an internal and external visual inspection, BIOS and firmware review, processor stress testing, graphics testing when a discrete GPU is selected, and burn-in testing with final quality control before shipment.
Memory, Drives & Components
Parts and components are inspected, tested and prepared for business use before shipping. Drives are wiped using DoD-standard overwrite methods before resale where applicable. In-stock parts may ship faster than configured systems.
Testing Questions
Straight answers about what happens to a system before it ships.
Is every server tested before it ships?
Yes. Every server we ship is inspected, validated and tested before it leaves our facility, including component verification, memory testing, drive health checks, burn-in and stress testing, and a configuration review, not just a power-on check.
Do you burn-in test refurbished servers?
Yes. Burn-in and stress testing are part of our standard refurbished-server testing process, so faults that only appear under sustained load are caught before shipment.
Are drives wiped before resale?
Yes. Drives are wiped using DoD-standard overwrite methods before resale where applicable, as part of how TekBoost prepares incoming inventory.
Does testing add time to my order?
Configured servers and workstations commonly require build and testing time. Built-to-order systems ship within 5 business days; transit time is additional. In-stock parts and components may ship faster.
Is an operating system installed?
An operating system is installed when it is selected as part of the configuration.
What backs the testing after delivery?
Eligible servers, workstations and system parts sold on TekBoost.com carry the 3-year TekBoost parts-based warranty, with next business day part shipping within the United States after claim approval. Shipping damage coverage and a return label for claims are included.