177 models
Campus and Data Centre Switching
Access stacks, distribution and top of rack switching from Cisco Aruba and Huawei. PoE budget, uplink module and software tier are confirmed per line before the quotation goes out.
New Factory Sealed
Enterprise Network Hardware With the Serial List Issued Before It Ships
Cisco HPE Aruba Huawei and Fortinet switching routing wireless security servers and storage, held sealed in Hong Kong and released against a written lead time per line.
- 387Active part numbers
- 6Manufacturers
- 2010Supplying since
- 12 moReplacement warranty
What We Supply
Switching routing wireless firewalls servers storage optics modules and vendor support contracts
See the line cardWho We Serve
System integrators managed service providers resellers and enterprise IT teams buying for projects with fixed dates
Industries we work inWhat We Solve
Unconfirmed lead times incomplete bills of materials and hardware that arrives with no route to vendor support
How we run a programmeWhy Buy From Us
Serial lists issued before shipment written lead times per line and support contracts registered under the end user name
Inside the operationWhat We Make Available
Eight Hardware Groups Held Against One Line Card
Every group below is stocked or sourced against a written lead time per line, with the serial list released before the consignment ships.
38 models
Branch and WAN Edge Routing
Cisco ISR 4000 and Huawei AR series routing for branch edge, managed CPE and WAN aggregation, quoted with the modules and licence tier the design actually assumes.
24 models
Perimeter and Branch Security Hardware
Fortinet FortiGate appliances for branch perimeter, campus edge and internal segmentation, supplied new factory sealed with the bundle and subscription term stated in writing.
31 models
Campus Wi-Fi Access Points and Controllers
HPE Aruba and Huawei access points and controllers for campus, education and healthcare density, supplied with the mount and injector question settled before despatch.
89 models
Rack Servers and Server Components
HPE ProLiant rack servers plus the drives, memory, controllers, power supplies and rail kits that have to be quoted against the same chassis generation.
5 models
Storage Arrays Shelves and Drives
HPE storage capacity supplied against the existing array and its firmware level, so an expansion behaves like the shelf already in the rack.
21 models
Optics Interface Modules and Uplink Cards
Cisco and Huawei transceivers, uplink modules and interface cards matched to the platform, the reach and the fibre already installed.
2 models
Industrial Sensors and Specialist Components
Industrial position sensing and specialist components sourced against a drawing or a device label rather than a public catalogue line.
On The Line Card
Part Numbers Moving Through the Warehouse Now
A sample across switching routing wireless security compute and optics. Every model has its own page with the manufacturer specification and the supply terms.
Aruba
J4858C
HPE J4858C - Aruba Transceiver Aruba X121 1G SFP LC SX Transceiver. It is supplied new factory sealed, with the serial list issued before shipment and
Aruba
J4858D
HPE J4858D - Aruba Module Aruba 1G SFP LC SX 500m MMF XCVR. It is supplied new factory sealed, with the serial list issued before shipment and 12 mont
HPE
507284-001
300GB SAS hard disk drive - 6Gb/sec transfer rate, 10,000 RPM, 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF). The published specification for 507284-001 lists 300G
HPE
581311-001
600GB hot-plug dual-port SAS hard disk drive - 6Gb/s transfer rate, 10,000 RPM, 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) - For use with Gen7 or earlier models
Cisco
C9300-24P-A
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches are Cisco's lead stackable enterprise switching platform built for security, IoT, mobility, and cloud. C9300-2
Cisco
C9300-24P-E
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches are Cisco's lead stackable enterprise switching platform built for security, IoT, mobility, and cloud. C9300-2
Aruba
JW186A
JW186A is the Aruba AP-325 802.11n/ac 4x4:4 MU-MIMO Dual Radio Integrated Antenna AP. Multifunctional 320 series wireless APs provide the best 802.11a
Aruba
JW245A
HPE JW245A - Aruba IAP228 Access Point Aruba IAP-228 (RW) Hardened Instant AP. It is supplied new factory sealed, with the serial list issued before s
HPE
840369-B21
HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10 5120 2.0GHz 14-core 2P 32GB-R S100i 8SFF 1x1600W PS Entry Server S-ERVER. The published specification for 840369-B21 lists 32
HPE
P02462-B21
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 4208 2.1GHz 8-core 1P 16GB-R P408i-a 8SFF 500W PS Server, P02462-B21 S-ERVER. The published specification for P02462-B21 list
Cisco
ISR4221/K9
Cisco 4221 Integrated Services router is design to deliver advanced services to the small enterprise branch environment. It delivers 35Mbps thoughtput
Cisco
ISR4321-AX/K9
ISR4321-AX/K9 intelligent WAN bundle combines security features, application experience and Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) features together in
Fortinet
FG-100E
FG-100E - Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 100E. FG-100E is the Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 100E firewall. The FortiGate 10
Fortinet
FG-100EF
FG-100EF - Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 100EF. FG-100EF is the Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 100EF firewall. The FortiGat
Cisco
C9400-LC-48P
Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 48-Port POE 10/100/1000 (RJ-45). The published specification for C9400-LC-48P lists 48 number of ports. It is supplied new
Cisco
C9400-LC-48P=
Cisco Catalyst 9400 Series 48-Port POE 10/100/1000 (RJ-45). The published specification for C9400-LC-48P= lists 48 number of ports. The trailing equal
Who We Serve
Six Sectors With Very Different Definitions of On Time
Industry
Data Center
Top of rack switching, compute and storage delivered in the phased increments a cabinet build actually consumes.
Industry
Enterprise Campus
Access, distribution and wireless supplied to one standard so every closet in every building behaves the same way.
Industry
Service Provider
Repeatable CPE and aggregation hardware supplied at the volume and consistency a managed service contract depends on.
Industry
Education
Wireless density and access capacity delivered against academic calendars and fixed budget years.
Industry
Healthcare
Hardware supplied with the traceability and change discipline a clinical environment requires.
Industry
Manufacturing and Logistics
Connectivity for plant floors, warehouses and distribution sites built for continuous operation rather than office hours.
What Problem We Solve
Projects Stall on Supply Far More Often Than on Design
These are the four failures that move an installation date, and each one is addressed before a quotation is issued rather than after a consignment lands.
The Bill of Materials Has a Hole in It
An uplink module, a rail kit, a caddy or a patch lead is missing and the crew cannot finish. Every list is reviewed against the main unit before it is priced.
Lead Times Quoted as a Project Average
One late line moves the whole date. Availability is confirmed in writing per line so the exposure is visible before you commit to your own client.
Hardware With No Route to Support
Stock that cannot be registered leaves you without software access on the day it matters. Serials are issued before shipment so entitlement can be checked early.
Records That Will Not Close
Asset registers and audits need serials, not invoices. Serial lists, packing lists and certificate packs are prepared in the format the destination requires.
Inside The Operation
Every Consignment Passes the Same Six Steps
Catalyst chassis on the inspection bench with power supplies removed
Design Check
The chassis, module and licence combination is reviewed against the throughput and port count the design assumes.
Inbound Inspection
Cartons are seal checked and photographed before opening, and the serial is recorded against the inbound consignment.
Serial Verification
Serials are checked on the manufacturer portal and the list is issued to the buyer before packing begins.
Bench Test
Units are powered up, the software version reported and the port or drive inventory captured where the order calls for it.
Export Packing
Anti static wrap and corner protection, with palletisation and strapping on multi unit orders.
Documentation
Serial list, commercial invoice, packing list and certificate pack released with the tracking.
Solutions
Programmes We Run End to End
Solution
Network Refresh Programme
Most refresh projects fail on supply rather than on design. A phased programme only works if every phase arrives complete on the date the change window was booked.
Solution
Campus Wireless Deployment
Wireless projects are rarely stopped by the access point. They are stopped by a mount, a PoE class or a licence count that nobody confirmed before the order went out.
Solution
Data Center Switching Build
A cabinet is commissioned as a unit, so it should be supplied as one. Switches, optics, rails and power leads belong in the same consignment.
Solution
Server and Storage Supply
A server order is judged on whether the node goes in on the booked date, which depends almost entirely on the parts that are not the server.
Solution
Support Contracts and SmartNet
A support contract registered under a reseller name is of limited use to the organisation that owns the outage. Entitlement is written under the end user name.
Solution
Global Logistics and Drop Shipping
Hong Kong is a practical despatch point for most of the world. Consignments go to the site, not to a central store and then out again.
Project Cases
What These Programmes Look Like in Practice
Enterprise Campus
Regional Bank Branch Refresh Across 140 Sites
The branch edge had reached end of software support and the estate had drifted into four different router models bought across eight years
Education
University Campus Wi-Fi Density Upgrade
Lecture theatres and the library could not carry the client counts actually present, while the work could only happen during vacations
Data Center
Hosting Provider Repeatable Node Build
Nodes were arriving without rails or caddies, so racking waited on a second consignment and the revenue date moved
Knowledge Center
Guides Written for the Decision Before the Purchase Order
Buying Guide
New Versus Refurbished Network Hardware
The choice is rarely about quality. It is about entitlement, traceability and what happens eighteen months after the invoice is paid.
Read the guide7 min
Product Guide
How to Read Cisco Catalyst Part Numbers
A Catalyst part number encodes the port count, the port type, the uplink arrangement and the software tier. Misreading one character changes what arrives.
Read the guide8 min
Design Guide
PoE Budget Planning for Access Switches
Port count and power budget are two separate limits. Most PoE shortfalls come from planning only the first one.
Read the guide8 min
FAQ
Questions Buyers Ask First
What Does iTech Smartnet Actually Supply
New factory sealed enterprise networking and compute hardware across 6 manufacturers, currently 387 active part numbers covering switching, routing, wireless, security, servers, storage and optics, plus the vendor support contracts that go with them.
Do You Sell to End Users or Only to the Channel
Both. System integrators, managed service providers, resellers and enterprise IT teams buy directly, and consignments can be drop shipped to an end customer under your own documentation.
Why Is There No Contact Form on This Site
Forms lose messages and delay replies. WhatsApp and email reach the sourcing team directly and let you attach a bill of materials or a photograph of a device label immediately.
How Fast Do You Reply to an Enquiry
Most enquiries are answered within one working day. Office hours are Mon to Fri 09:00 to 18:00 HKT.
Can I Get Serial Numbers Before I Pay
Yes. Serial lists are issued before shipment on every consignment so they can be checked on the manufacturer portal while the goods are still with us.
What Should a First Message Contain
Part numbers, quantities, destination country and any deadline. That is enough to return a real quotation rather than a request for more information.
Send the List and Get a Real Quotation Back
Part numbers, quantities and destination country is enough to start. Availability comes back in writing per line.