So I want to build a mid-size server stack. Never purchased server components in volume before. I need advice on purchasing at volume so I can stretch my dollar as far as it will go.
I'm in Canada, and looking to buy ~100 Epyc 7702P's, 25 SuperMicro 2014TP-HTR barebone servers, and associated Memory, storage, cabling, switches, etc.
Now, I can call up CDW or PC-Canada or any one of 20 other vendors, but my account manager will be able to spot me as a mark 30 seconds in because of my inexperience.
How can I ensure I'm getting best value for my dollar? How can I avoid being taken for a mark?
When I'm shopping around for quotes, do I tell account managers who else I'm talking to? Do I even mention I'm talking to other vendors?
Do I request quotes for all components at once? Or do I request quotes on one component at a time?
What kind of discount off MSRP can I expect for buying 100 7702P's at once? Or all components at once? Especially if I'm looking to expand the server farm over time?
Thanks in advance?
I'm in Canada, and looking to buy ~100 Epyc 7702P's, 25 SuperMicro 2014TP-HTR barebone servers, and associated Memory, storage, cabling, switches, etc.
Now, I can call up CDW or PC-Canada or any one of 20 other vendors, but my account manager will be able to spot me as a mark 30 seconds in because of my inexperience.
How can I ensure I'm getting best value for my dollar? How can I avoid being taken for a mark?
When I'm shopping around for quotes, do I tell account managers who else I'm talking to? Do I even mention I'm talking to other vendors?
Do I request quotes for all components at once? Or do I request quotes on one component at a time?
What kind of discount off MSRP can I expect for buying 100 7702P's at once? Or all components at once? Especially if I'm looking to expand the server farm over time?
Thanks in advance?