NetApp FAS / AFF / ASA storage buyback.
We buy back NetApp enterprise storage across FAS hybrid, AFF (All-Flash), and ASA (All-SAN Array) families. Indicative INR residuals: FAS8200 Rs2,000–4,500; AFF A300 Rs5,000–9,000; AFF A700 Rs8,000–14,000; AFF A800 / A900 Rs15,000–25,000+. Disk shelves and DSP modules quoted separately. ONTAP licensing transfer documented per engagement.
Common NetApp FAS / AFF / ASA configurations
- ♦ FAS8200 / FAS8300 / FAS8700 — hybrid, Rs2,000–8,000.
- ♦ FAS9000 — high-end hybrid, Rs8,000–18,000.
- ♦ AFF A220 / A300 / A400 — All-Flash mid-range, Rs4,000–10,000.
- ♦ AFF A700 / A700s / A800 / A900 — All-Flash flagship, Rs8,000–25,000+.
- ♦ ASA A150 / A250 / A400 / A800 — All-SAN, Rs5,000–18,000.
- ♦ DS4243 / DS4246 / DS2246 disk shelves — Rs1,200–2,800 per shelf.
- ♦ NVMe shelves (NS224) — premium tier, Rs6,000–15,000 per shelf.
- ♦ Older FAS3xxx / FAS6xxx — moves in domestic India + SAARC at Rs800–2,500.
NetApp-specific drivers of per-unit INR value.
NetApp-specific residual drivers in India: ONTAP version matters — ONTAP 9.x platforms carry 30–50% premium over 8.x because the buyer can run modern features. License entitlement state (capacity license, SnapMirror, FlexClone, etc.) carries 10–25% premium where transferable. AFF A800 and A900 platforms with SAS expansion shelves typically command the strongest residuals — the all-NVMe controller plus expansion-bay flexibility is the modern-buyer's preferred config.
NetApp drives carry data — every drive is sanitised to NIST 800-88 Cryptographic Erase per device class (NVMe / SAS-SED / SATA), with serial-level documentation. Drive-locked data (NSE / SED encryption) is destroyed by key destruction; documentation includes the NSE state per drive.
Per-job Certificate of Destruction. Serial-level chain of custody.
Every drive that leaves your premises is sanitised to NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 (Clear / Purge / Destroy) and IEEE 2883-2022 storage-sanitisation methods, with DoD 5220.22-M overwrite available on request for legacy audit-compatibility. Each engagement ships with a per-job Certificate of Destruction listing serial numbers, sanitisation method per device, operator initials, and a SHA-256 hash of the supporting log file — the evidence pack that goes into your DPDPA 2023 § 8 (Reasonable Security Safeguards) and RBI IT-Risk Management Master Direction file.
Serial-level chain of custody is recorded from the moment a device leaves your premises to the moment it is sanitised. We carry professional indemnity, public-liability, and transit insurance, all INR-denominated. Right-to-audit clauses in our Statements of Work are standard for our BFSI customers — RBI-regulated banks, IRDAI-regulated insurers, and SEBI-regulated capital-markets participants.
How a Maxicom India buyback runs from asset list to settlement.
Step 1 — Asset list. You send a CSV / spreadsheet with serial numbers, makes, models, and configurations (CPU SKU tier, RAM total, drive count and type). Within 2 working hours we issue a written, INR-denominated, per-line indicative quote. Larger jobs (full-rack data-centre decom) get a site survey scheduled within 24 hours.
Step 2 — Statement of Work. We sign an SoW that specifies the sanitisation method (NIST 800-88 Clear or Purge, or physical destruction where required), the chain-of-custody handoff points, the right-to-audit clause, and the settlement timeline (typically 5 business days from disposition).
Step 3 — Pickup. Locked, GPS-tracked transit. Two-operator + witness sign-off discipline at packout. On-site witnessed destruction available where data-bearing media cannot leave the premises (common for some hospitals, certain bank trading floors, and government-cleared facilities).
Step 4 — Destruction + settlement. Drives sanitised to NIST 800-88; non-data hardware refurbished and remarketed through domestic India + SAARC trader and reseller channels. Per-job Certificate of Destruction issued on completion. INR settlement to your nominated account.
Maxicom India — frequently asked
What's the indicative INR for an AFF A800 controller pair?
Rs15,000–22,000 indicative for a working/tested AFF A800 HA pair (2 controllers) with full ONTAP 9.x license entitlement. Disk shelves quoted separately. Configuration premiums apply for capacity SSDs (15TB / 30TB tier), 100GbE host connectivity, and full SnapMirror / FabricPool entitlements.
Can you handle ONTAP license transfer documentation?
Yes. Where licenses are transferable, we coordinate the transfer through NetApp's portal during disposition. ONTAP base + capacity licenses transfer cleanly; some add-on licenses (FlexClone, FPolicy) are platform-locked and don't transfer — we document license state per controller on the quote.
Do you accept NetApp NSE / SED encrypted drives for destruction?
Yes. NSE (NetApp Storage Encryption) and Self-Encrypting Drives (SEDs) are sanitised by destroying the drive's encryption key — Cryptographic Erase per NIST 800-88 § 5.2.4. The drive becomes unrecoverable. Per-job Certificate documents NSE state and key-destruction event per drive.
Do you buy older FAS3xxx / FAS6xxx series in India?
Yes. FAS3270, FAS6280, FAS3220 etc. still move in domestic India + SAARC refurb at Rs800–2,500. Demand is mostly cost-sensitive enterprise refresh in Bangladesh / Sri Lanka / Nepal markets, plus tier-3 city corporate IT in India. ONTAP 8.x boot capability is the gating factor — kit that won't boot 8.x has lower residual.
How quickly can I get an INR quote for these assets?
Within 2 working hours of receiving your asset list (CSV with serial numbers, makes, models, configurations). Larger jobs requiring a site survey: survey within 24 hours, quote within 1 working day after the survey.
Do you cover multi-location pickups across India metros?
Yes. Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Gurugram, Noida — same-week pickup is standard. Tier-2 cities (Jaipur, Kolkata, Chandigarh-Mohali, Ahmedabad, Indore, Coimbatore, Kochi) covered with 5–10 business-day lead time. One Statement of Work, one project manager, one consolidated INR settlement.
Are your buyback engagements DPDPA 2023-aligned?
Yes. Per-job Certificate of Destruction citing NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 + IEEE 2883-2022 standards. Serial-level chain of custody. Documentation slots into your DPDPA 2023 § 8 (Reasonable Security Safeguards) evidence file. The Data Protection Board of India does not certify ITAD vendors, so what we offer is alignment, not certification.
Do you handle BFSI engagements (RBI / SEBI / IRDAI)?
Yes. RBI IT-Risk Management Master Direction-aware destruction documentation for banks and NBFCs. SEBI Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience Framework-aware for capital-markets participants. IRDAI Information and Cyber Security Guidelines-aware for insurers. Right-to-audit clauses standard in our SoWs.
Can on-site destruction be arranged at our facility?
Yes. Two formats: mobile shred unit (truck-mounted industrial shredder, particle size <2mm) or witnessed-wipe operator (NIST 800-88 Clear / Purge with member of your team witnessing each device). Documentation pack identical to in-facility destruction. Cost typically 15–25% higher; lead time 5–10 business days.