Accessories or Other Hardware Purchase

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Request something DoTS offers > Devices > Computer / Tablet > Accessories or Other Hardware Purchase

Introduction

Accessories and Other Hardware Purchase

• Employees or departments may need to purchase hardware other than laptops provided to all employees. This is the place.
• Examples of peripherals or special hardware:
  • Non-standard mice/keyboards, monitors, cables, microphones, webcam, headsets
  • Special-use tablets like iPads or Wacom drawing tablets
  • Special-use workstation computers needed to run specialty equipment
  • Research equipment including computers
• DoTS reviews the hardware request for the following:
  • Technical feasibility in our environment
  • Additional software included with the purchase
  • Support expectations and local subject matter expertise
• The request is subject to all UW System policies including all security and procurement requirements.
• It's possible DoTS will reach out to discuss your request.

Phones

• If you need a new office phone or one to be reprogrammed for a new employee, use our Cisco IP Phone service.
• If you need a cell phone, use our Mobile Phone Purchase or Changes service.

Funding

• Departments are responsible for purchasing and replacement costs of the equipment.
• Place an order by giving us your university department account number and having your budget manager approve the purchase.
• Do not use your Procard!

Service Level Agreement

• Consultation requests or hardware estimates require one business week to schedule time to meet and/or produce the estimate.
• DoTS is responsible for the procurement of all technology accessories regardless of funding source.
• DoTS does not order actual lab research equipment but may be expected to support the computer needed to run the equipment.
• Upon receipt of the completed request, it can take 4-6 weeks for the equipment to arrive and depending on availability, could be longer. When it arrives on campus, you are notified to arrange for delivery to your office.
• Blackout Dates

Resources

• UW State Contracts
• Asset Management Reporting

Policies

• Reuse Policy for Replaced Computers (AP-05-102)
• Campus Computer Replacement (AP-05-103)