Managing Unused IT Resources Procedure

Procedure:

Managing Unused IT Resources

If a department no longer needs an IT resource, several actions can be taken. However please note the following:

• If the product is at its end of life (EOL), it should not be connected to the PSU network, and decommissioning should be recommended/considered.
• The client should submit a ticket to document their decision for inventory purposes.
  
  

Options for handling the item include:

1. Reallocation within the department:  The item can be repurposed elsewhere within the department.
2. Transfer to another department:  ITS can help identify another area on campus where the resource could be beneficial.
3. ITS possession:  ITS can take the item for future use or salvage parts for repairs.
4. Auction:  The item can be auctioned through Purchasing, with ITS ensuring it is properly prepared according to DoD (Dept of Defense) standards.
5. E-waste:  The item can be disposed of as e-waste, with ITS preparing it per DoD standards. The department is responsible for covering the e-waste fee.

These are the primary options, but the client may have other creative solutions for managing their inventory.