What is a Network Card?

A stable and flexible IT network should sit at the heart of virtually every modern business. Stability means security and the peace of mind of knowing that the data your business depends upon is safe, while flexibility means that the network you use can change and grow as your business does. Network cards have a vital part to play in this, and understanding why means answering the question: What is a network card?

IT Connectivity

In simple terms, a network card is used to build and expand the connectivity of your IT network. It goes without saying that the more devices and users that can connect to your network, the more effectively your business will function. In some cases, the answer to the question what is a network card is that it’s a relatively simple Ethernet PCI network card which connects a PC to a switch or router.

More advanced are those networking routers or switches which include Network Module Interface cards such as WIC cards, HWIC. HWIC stands for High speed WAN Interface Card, and WAN means Wide Area Network. These cards allow a router to connect and transmit data over a wider area.

High Quality Hardware

If you shop with My Next Box you’ll be able to source refurbished network cards which can be used to expand your IT network for much less than the cost of purchasing new equipment. The fact that you’re saving money in this way will enable you to invest in high quality hardware like the Cisco WS-C6509-E, which will have supervisor cards such as the VS-S720-10G-3CXL and line cards including the WS-X6716-10G-3C.

Stability

Every piece of equipment we sell comes with a 12 month Return to Base warranty, so you’ll be investing in the long-term stability of your network at the same time as making genuine strides toward a sustainable model of procurement and helping to protect and preserve the wider environment.

Company Accreditations

Listed below are our company accreditations to provide assurances of our services level standards. A complete peace of mind whilst working with us.

Environment agency exemption T11

Being registered with the Environment Agency under a T11 exemption, we are allowed to repair, refurbish, dismantle and recycle various types of electronic waste. We mainly specialise in Networking Routers, Switches, Servers and Storage, with a small volume of Laptops, Desktops and mobile devices. Therefore most of the WEEE generated would be related to this category of E-waste. Our T11 registration site reference number: NC2/060999/2017

Waste Carrier License

As a business that carries EEE waste as part of our business process, we comply with the Environment agency requirement, to be registered as a Waste Carrier Broker. Our Registration no is CBDU92807. You can also verify our registration number at the EA website

Environment Agency waste storage permission

As a business, which repairs and refurbishes IT Hardware for Re-Use, we are registered with the Environment Agency permitting us to store WEEE which has been generated from units, which are not for reuse purposes. All WEEE is then transported to a downstream WEEE processor, who is authorised by the EA to treat WEEE waste.

ICO Certificate

The Information Commissioner’s Office requires organisations and data controllers who process personal information to be registered with the ICO. Since setting up the business in 2009, we have been registered with the ICO and are fully compliant with all DATA protection laws and the upcoming GDPR requirements.

ISO 14001 certified

The ISO14001 sets the standards for Environmental Management Systems. Our business model is all about a positive environmental impact through reuse rather than manufacturing new, therefore creating a circular business model and the ISO 14001 validates that. Not only are we reducing waste through a business model, business processes but we are also creating a sustainable eco-system for our customers for refurbished IT Procurement.

ISO 9001 certified

As a Certified ISO9001 business you can be assured that we operate to a set of audited management standards. We have streamlined business processes which clearly define each business process, from purchasing, to goods in, processing and goods out to name a few. These standards are not just written processes but are embedded within the business and embraced by every employee.

Data Processor Cyber privacy insurance

As an established and respected business, we have the required Public, Professional and Employers Liability Indemnity insurance. Additionally as a data processor, handling IT assets from other businesses we hold the specialist, Data Processor Cyber Privacy Indemnity insurance. Feel free to contact us should you require a copy when doing any business with us.