Hardware Asset Management

Track and Manage Every Hardware Asset

From laptops to servers, track all your hardware assets in one place. Sphere gives you complete visibility into your physical IT infrastructure.

Hardware Categories We Track

Comprehensive coverage of all hardware asset types

Laptops & Desktops

Track employee workstations, laptops, and desktop computers with full specifications and assignment details.

Mobile Devices

Manage smartphones, tablets, and mobile devices with MDM integration and security policy enforcement.

Servers

Track physical and virtual servers with performance monitoring, maintenance schedules, and capacity planning.

Network Equipment

Monitor routers, switches, firewalls, and other network infrastructure with topology mapping.

Storage

Track storage arrays, NAS devices, and external drives with capacity utilization and health monitoring.

Peripherals

Manage monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, and other office equipment with assignment tracking.

Audio/Video

Track conference room equipment, cameras, microphones, and AV hardware for meeting spaces.

Components

Manage individual components like RAM, GPUs, and storage drives for build-to-order systems.

Hardware Management Features

Powerful tools for complete hardware control

Barcode & QR Scanning

Scan hardware assets with mobile devices for quick check-in, check-out, and inventory audits.

Location Tracking

Track hardware across offices, warehouses, and remote sites with real-time location updates.

User Assignment

Assign hardware to employees with full assignment history and responsibility tracking.

Warranty Tracking

Monitor warranty status and get automated alerts before coverage expires.

Health Monitoring

Monitor hardware health metrics including temperature, performance, and error rates.

Refresh Planning

Plan hardware refresh cycles based on age, performance, and budget constraints.

Hardware Request Workflow

Streamlined process from request to deployment

1

Request

Employees submit hardware requests through self-service portal with justification.

2

Approve

Managers review and approve requests based on budget and business need.

3

Procure

IT team orders hardware from approved vendors with automated tracking.

4

Deploy

Hardware is configured, assigned, and delivered to the employee.

Benefits of Hardware Management

Why track your hardware assets

Cost Control

Reduce hardware costs by optimizing refresh cycles and eliminating unnecessary purchases.

Security

Maintain security with asset tracking, encryption enforcement, and loss prevention.

Time Savings

Save IT time with automated inventory, self-service requests, and streamlined workflows.

Visibility

Gain complete visibility into hardware inventory, location, and utilization.

Ready to Take Control of Your Hardware?

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