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Panini sports card vending machine, among the first in America

The Panini sports card vending machine purpose-built for collectors.

The VMFS Panini Sports Card Vending Machine is a purpose-built vending unit engineered for the full range of Panini trading card products including NFL, NBA, FIFA Soccer, UFC, and multi-sport releases. Approximately 56 adjustable slots across up to 8 adjustable trays with up to 7 channels each. Up to 600 trading card product capacity, holding hobby boxes, blasters, mega boxes, hanger boxes, fat packs, and retail formats simultaneously. Soft-drop elevator with sensor-guided delivery protects every sealed Panini box from corner damage that crushes resale value. Reinforced steel cabinet with anti-vandal locking system secures high-value inventory. Coins, bills, cards, contactless, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. VMFS Cloud connected. Among the first dedicated Panini trading card vending machines available in America, designed for malls, card shops, sports venues, conventions, and entertainment districts where Panini collector demand drives the placement.

56Adjustable slots across up to 8 trays with up to 7 channels each
600Trading card product capacity for mixed Panini hobby and retail inventory
767 lbsReinforced steel cabinet with anti-vandal locking system
Purpose-built for Panini sports cards Among the first Panini machines in America 56 slots, 600 trading card capacity Soft-drop elevator with sensor-guided delivery Reinforced steel, anti-vandal locking VMFS Cloud connected 1-year warranty, lifetime US tech support Purpose-built for Panini sports cards Among the first Panini machines in America 56 slots, 600 trading card capacity Soft-drop elevator with sensor-guided delivery Reinforced steel, anti-vandal locking VMFS Cloud connected 1-year warranty, lifetime US tech support
Full specifications

Panini sports card vending machine specs

SlotsApproximately 56 adjustable slots
CapacityUp to 600 trading card products
Trays and channelsUp to 8 adjustable trays with up to 7 channels each
FormatPanini sports and trading card vending machine
Delivery systemSoft-drop elevator with sensor-guided delivery
Vend confirmationSensor-confirmed dispensing on every transaction
Age restrictionNot applicable, ambient trading card vending
ControlsSimple keypad interface with LED indicators
PaymentsCoins, bills, cards, contactless, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Cloud platformVMFS Cloud connected, lifetime
Operating modeAmbient, no refrigeration
PowerStandard US commercial outlet
WeightApproximately 767 lbs
Dimensions (W x D x H)31.5 in W x 37.8 in D x 72.2 in H
PlacementFloor-standing
InstallWhite-glove delivery available, plug-and-play setup
ConstructionReinforced steel cabinet with anti-vandal locking system
Warranty1-year manufacturer parts warranty

Build note Up to 8 adjustable trays with up to 7 channels each support the full Panini box-format range: hobby boxes, blasters, mega boxes, hanger boxes, fat packs, retail blasters, value packs, cellos, and fast break boxes. Soft-drop elevator delivery protects sealed wax packaging from corner damage. Reinforced steel cabinet with anti-vandal locking handles high-value collector inventory placements. VMFS Cloud monitors sales, inventory, and machine status remotely.

In the box

Panini Sports Card Vending Machine unit
Anti-vandal cabinet lock keys
Operator manual
Power cable
Custom quote
The full operator ecosystem

Buying the machine is one decision. Running it is the system.

The Panini sports card vending machine handles the inventory dispensing. V Systems handles placement, vendor permits, route growth, and remote management before the machine ships.

VMFS Cloud

Manage sales and inventory remotely

Sales activity, vend confirmations, low-stock alerts, and machine status update live through the VMFS Cloud dashboard. Monitor one Panini sports card vending machine or a multi-location collector route from one login.

VPlaced

Site matching for collector placements

VPlaced identifies card shops, malls, sports venues, conventions, entertainment districts, and collector hubs where Panini trading card demand justifies a dedicated machine. Site evaluation and vendor agreement structuring before the machine ships.

VAdviced

Vendor permits and compliance

VAdviced structures the placement agreement and vendor compliance documentation for collector retail placements in your state. Mall food court vendor standards, convention vendor agreements, and sports venue concession compliance handled.

VMarketed

Scale your Panini collector route

VMarketed builds the brand and location pipeline for operators running multiple Panini sports card vending machines across malls, card shops, and entertainment venues with collector traffic.

Built for premium Panini collector inventory

How the Panini sports card vending machine works

Sealed Panini wax is a collector product where corner integrity and packaging condition directly affect resale value. This machine is engineered around real Panini box formats and protects every box on the way to the buyer.

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Real box formats

A Panini trading card vending machine built around real Panini box formats

A coil-drop snack machine cannot handle a $400 Prizm hobby box. Sealed Panini wax is a physical product where corner integrity and packaging condition directly affect resale value. A bent corner on a sealed Prizm NBA hobby box can drop its market price by 15 to 30 percent overnight. Card collectors notice. The 56 adjustable slots across up to 8 adjustable trays with up to 7 channels each are sized for the full Panini box-format range: hobby boxes for premium lines like National Treasures and Immaculate, blasters for Prizm and Select retail, mega boxes for NFL and NBA bulk formats, hanger boxes, fat packs, value packs, and cellos. Convertible channel widths handle different box dimensions without mechanical reconfiguration between SKUs. This is the buy decision for operators who want to vend real Panini collector inventory rather than just low-cost retail blasters.

56 adjustable slots Up to 8 trays Up to 7 channels per tray 600 trading card capacity Mixed hobby and retail formats Coil drop damage
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Soft-drop elevator

Soft-drop elevator delivery protects sealed Panini wax

The soft-drop elevator with sensor-guided delivery is the operational feature that separates a Panini sports card vending machine from a snack machine adapted for cards. Each sealed box is lowered gently from the storage tray to the pickup area instead of dropped. Sensor-guided delivery confirms successful release before closing the transaction. No corner damage. No wax seal compromise. No collector refund request because the box looks like it survived a fight. This matters at every Panini placement because the entire commercial value proposition of vending high-margin collector inventory depends on the product reaching the customer in resale-grade condition. Coin, bill, card, contactless, Apple Pay, and Google Pay payments all settle the transaction before the elevator releases the box, and VMFS Cloud logs every vend for operator audit.

  • Place machine and configure trays
    31.5 in W x 37.8 in D x 72.2 in H. White-glove delivery available. Up to 8 adjustable trays with up to 7 channels each configured before shipping based on your Panini inventory mix.
  • Load up to 600 Panini products
    Stock hobby boxes on dedicated channels, blasters and mega boxes across mixed trays, and smaller formats like hanger boxes, fat packs, and cellos in the lower trays for high-velocity impulse purchases.
  • Connect payments and VMFS Cloud
    Coin, bill, card, contactless, Apple Pay, and Google Pay all active before shipping. VMFS Cloud connected from day one.
  • Vend, monitor, restock with collector confidence
    Soft-drop elevator delivers every sealed Panini box without corner damage. Anti-vandal locking secures the cabinet between service visits. Audit data available remotely through VMFS Cloud.
Why Panini collectors and operators choose this machine

Built for premium Panini collector inventory at scale

56 slots, 600 capacity

Approximately 56 adjustable slots across up to 8 adjustable trays with up to 7 channels each. Mixed Panini hobby and retail formats simultaneously.

Soft-drop elevator delivery

Sensor-guided delivery lowers every sealed Panini box gently to the pickup area. No corner damage. No wax seal compromise. Protects collector-grade packaging.

Anti-vandal locking system

Reinforced steel cabinet with anti-vandal locking handles high-value Panini inventory at malls, conventions, sports venues, and entertainment districts.

Full cashless and mobile payments

Coins, bills, cards, contactless, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Collector buyers expect mobile-first payment for $200 to $400 transactions.

VMFS Cloud monitoring

Remote access to sales activity, low-stock alerts, and machine status. Critical for high-value inventory routes where same-day restock prevents lost revenue.

Convertible channels per tray

Up to 7 channels per tray adjust for different Panini box dimensions. Hobby box width on top trays, blaster and mega box width on middle, fat packs and cellos on lower trays. All without mechanical reconfiguration.

Panini product range, every major release

What the Panini sports card vending machine vends

Panini America is the largest licensed sports trading card manufacturer. This machine vends the full Panini range across NFL, NBA, FIFA Soccer, UFC, multi-sport, and premium hobby formats.

Panini NFL: Prizm, Select, Donruss, Mosaic, Optic, National Treasures

Panini holds the exclusive NFL trading card license. Stock Prizm NFL hobby boxes, Select NFL hobby and blasters, Donruss NFL mega boxes, Mosaic NFL retail and hobby, Optic NFL formats, plus premium National Treasures NFL, Contenders NFL, Immaculate NFL, and Score NFL. NFL Panini products drive the strongest collector demand and per-transaction revenue at any Panini trading card vending machine placement during football season.

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Panini NBA: Prizm Basketball, Select, Optic, Mosaic, Contenders

Prizm NBA hobby and retail formats, Select NBA hobby, Optic NBA, Mosaic NBA, Contenders NBA, Donruss NBA, Crown Royale NBA, and Hoops. Rookie year releases drive peak demand. NBA Panini blasters at $25 to $40 retail are high-velocity impulse purchases.

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Panini FIFA Soccer: Prizm Premier League, Mosaic, World Cup

Panini holds the exclusive FIFA license. Prizm Premier League, Select Soccer, Mosaic FIFA, Donruss Soccer, Obsidian Soccer, and World Cup releases. Soccer Panini products drive demand at international venues, soccer-specific card shops, and during World Cup and Euro tournament cycles.

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Panini UFC and multi-sport

Prizm UFC, Select UFC, Chronicles UFC, plus cross-sport Chronicles, Score, and Crown Royale multi-sport formats. UFC Panini products drive high collector engagement at Vegas placements and combat sports venues. Multi-sport boxes give operators flexibility across the full Panini portfolio.

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Premium high-end: National Treasures, Flawless, Immaculate

Ultra-premium Panini hobby boxes including National Treasures, Flawless, Immaculate, One and One, Origins, Eminence, and Spectra. Hobby boxes at $500 to $1,500+ per box hold the highest collector interest and the strongest per-transaction revenue at premium card shop, convention, and high-end mall placements.

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Operator-defined Panini mix per location

Every channel is operator-defined. Configure the right Panini mix for your specific location. A sports memorabilia card shop stocks heavy hobby with premium NFL and NBA. A mall placement leans into Prizm blasters and mega boxes for impulse purchases. A convention placement stocks current-release hobby across all sports. Rotate SKUs at every restock based on VMFS Cloud sales data.

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Among the first in America

Panini collector demand has outgrown the snack machine.

Sealed Panini wax is not a snack. A National Treasures NFL hobby box can retail above $1,000. A Prizm NBA hobby box sits at $400 to $800. A Prizm blaster at $80 to $150. The collector buying that box notices every dent, every crushed corner, every compromised wax seal. A coil-drop machine ends the placement on the first transaction. The Panini Sports Card Vending Machine is engineered specifically for the dimensions and value profile of Panini trading card inventory: soft-drop elevator with sensor-guided delivery, reinforced steel cabinet with anti-vandal locking, 600-product capacity across 56 adjustable slots, and full cashless payment for the buyer who is putting $300 on a card from the vending touchscreen.

Purpose-built for Panini. Elevator-delivered. Anti-vandal secured.

56 adjustable slots. Up to 600 trading card products. Up to 8 trays with up to 7 channels each. Soft-drop elevator with sensor-guided delivery. Reinforced steel cabinet with anti-vandal locking system. Coins, bills, cards, contactless, Apple Pay, Google Pay. VMFS Cloud connected. 1-year manufacturer warranty. Lifetime US tech support. Among the first dedicated Panini sports card vending machines in America.

Compare the trading card vending lineup at VMFS

Compare Panini Sports Card Vending Machine with the lineup

The Panini Sports Card Vending Machine is purpose-built for Panini brand inventory: NFL, NBA, FIFA, UFC, and premium hobby formats. For Pokemon TCG, a general trading card vending machine, or to build a custom configuration, the alternatives below cover the lineup.

Panini brand format

Panini Sports Card Vending Machine

The unit on this page. Purpose-built for Panini NFL, NBA, FIFA, UFC, and premium hobby formats, with soft-drop elevator delivery that protects sealed wax.

  • 56 slots, 600 capacity
  • Soft-drop elevator delivery
  • Anti-vandal steel cabinet
  • Full cashless payments
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Pokemon TCG vending

Pokemon Card Vending Machine

Purpose-built for Pokemon TCG inventory including Scarlet & Violet, Paldea Evolved, and the full Pokemon booster and ETB lineup. For placements with primary Pokemon collector demand rather than sports card demand.

  • Pokemon TCG formats
  • Booster boxes and ETBs
  • Soft-drop delivery
  • VMFS Cloud connected
View the Pokemon Card Vending Machine
Generic trading card vending

Trading Card Vending Machine

General-purpose trading card vending machine for mixed inventory across multiple brands and TCG categories. For operators who want a single machine handling Panini, Pokemon, and other trading card formats from one cabinet.

  • Mixed-brand inventory
  • Multiple TCG categories
  • Soft-drop delivery
  • VMFS Cloud connected
View the Trading Card Vending Machine
Custom builder

Build Your Trading Card Vending System

Configure a custom trading card vending machine system to match your specific Panini, Pokemon, or mixed TCG inventory mix. Pick capacity, payment hardware, and cabinet configuration before shipping.

  • Custom capacity
  • Payment hardware choice
  • Cabinet configuration
  • Configured before shipping
Build your trading card vending system
Right venues for the Panini sports card vending machine

Best placements for a Panini sports card vending machine

The Panini sports card vending machine earns at locations where Panini collector demand is consistent and where the per-transaction value of a $40 to $400 sealed box pays back the floor footprint quickly. Sports memorabilia card shops are the strongest placement category because the customer base is already in a Panini purchase mindset. Adding a Panini sports cards vending machine to a card shop floor extends retail hours beyond staffed counter time and captures the impulse purchase volume that walk-in collectors generate while browsing. Malls and entertainment districts with high foot traffic during weekends and evenings generate strong impulse purchase patterns for Prizm blasters, Donruss mega boxes, and Optic retail formats. VPlaced evaluates each placement and vendor agreement before the machine ships.

Sports venues, stadium concourses, and live event venues drive Panini purchase behavior tied directly to the sport being played. NFL game day venues sell NFL Panini products. NBA venues sell NBA Panini products. Soccer venues sell Panini FIFA. Trading card conventions, collector shows, and pop culture events generate the strongest premium-format demand for National Treasures, Flawless, Immaculate, and Prizm hobby boxes. The reinforced steel cabinet with anti-vandal locking system handles the high-traffic public placement and protects the high-value inventory inside. VAdviced structures the vendor agreement and venue compliance documentation before delivery.

  • Sports Memorabilia and Card Shops

    Customer base in Panini purchase mindset, extends retail hours beyond staffed counter

    Card Shop Ready
  • Malls and Entertainment Districts

    High weekend foot traffic, impulse purchase Prizm and Optic blasters

    Mall Ready
  • Sports Venues and Stadium Concourses

    Match Panini sport to venue (NFL, NBA, Soccer), event-driven purchase behavior

    Stadium Ready
  • Trading Card Conventions

    Premium hobby box demand peaks at conventions, National Treasures and Flawless volume

    Convention Fit
  • Pop Culture and Collector Hubs

    Cross-collector traffic, Vegas placements drive UFC and multi-sport volume

    Collector Hub
  • Entertainment Venues

    Premium impulse purchase at $80 to $400 price points, anti-vandal cabinet for unattended placement

    Venue Ready
Operators running this machine

Who buys the Panini sports card vending machine

From a card shop floor to a stadium concourse to a multi-site collector route, this is the machine operators choose to vend Panini inventory in resale-grade condition.

Card shop and retail
Card shops and sports memorabilia retail

Card shops extending retail beyond counter hours

Slots56
Items600
DeliverySoft-drop
CabinetAnti-vandal

Card shops and sports memorabilia retailers buy the Panini Sports Card Vending Machine to extend Panini retail availability beyond staffed counter hours. A card shop that closes at 7pm can still vend Prizm blasters and Optic hobby boxes at 10pm to the customer who walked past the storefront. The soft-drop elevator delivery protects sealed wax to retail-grade condition, the anti-vandal locking system secures high-value inventory overnight, and up to 600 product capacity covers a full weekend without restocking.

Per-location menu rotation through VMFS Cloud sales data, card shop brand visibility extended into vending placement hours.
Multi-location
Multi-site collector routes

Operators scaling Panini collector vending across multiple sites

CloudFleet view
MenusSeasonal
RevenuePremium
ReachMulti-site

Multi-location operators place Panini Sports Card Vending Machines across malls, sports venues, conventions, and entertainment districts where Panini collector demand drives the route economics. VMFS Cloud manages every machine in the fleet from one dashboard with per-location Panini menu rotation matched to local sport, season, and collector demographics, at $40 to $400 box price points the anti-vandal cabinet handles unattended overnight placement reliably.

VMarketed builds the placement pipeline for scaling operators. Contact VMFS for multi-unit pricing.
Venue and convention
Stadiums, conventions, and entertainment districts

Stadium, convention, and venue operators adding Panini vending

CabinetAnti-vandal
Items600
PaymentsFull cashless
GradeVenue

Sports stadium concession operators, convention venue managers, and entertainment district leasing teams add the Panini Sports Card Vending Machine as a high-margin retail extension. The 31.5 in W x 37.8 in D x 72.2 in H footprint fits concourse and lobby placements without renovation. The anti-vandal cabinet meets venue security standards for high-value inventory, and lifetime US tech support means a US-based call when something needs attention during event hours.

VAdviced handles venue vendor compliance and VPlaced evaluates venue placement before delivery.
Warranty and support

What is covered after you buy

1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

1-year manufacturer parts warranty from day one. Covers the reinforced steel cabinet, soft-drop elevator mechanism, sensor-guided delivery system, keypad interface, and payment electronics. See warranty documentation.

Lifetime US Tech Support

Lifetime US-based technical support. Direct contact with the VMFS team for setup, troubleshooting, parts, and ongoing operator assistance. See VMFS support.

VMFS Cloud Connected

VMFS Cloud active from day one. Remote access to sales, vend confirmations, low-stock alerts, and machine status. Critical for high-value Panini inventory monitoring.

Parts and Service

US warehouse parts inventory for fast turnaround. Parts ship same week. Operator training, video walkthroughs, and onboarding calls included with every Panini Sports Card Vending Machine delivery.

Common questions

Panini sports card vending machine FAQ

Didn't find your answer? See the VMFS FAQ page, or the team can walk through configuration, delivery, and placement for your specific location.

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The Panini Sports Card Vending Machine is a purpose-built vending unit engineered for the full range of Panini trading card products including NFL, NBA, FIFA Soccer, UFC, and multi-sport releases. The machine handles approximately 56 adjustable slots across up to 8 adjustable trays with up to 7 channels each, with up to 600 trading card product capacity. Soft-drop elevator delivery with sensor-guided dispensing, reinforced steel cabinet with anti-vandal locking system. Among the first dedicated Panini sports card vending machines available in America.

The full Panini product range. Hobby boxes including Prizm, Select, Donruss, Mosaic, Optic, National Treasures, Flawless, Immaculate, Contenders, One and One, Origins, Eminence, Obsidian, and Chronicles. Blasters, mega boxes, hanger boxes, fat packs, retail blasters, value packs, cellos, and fast break boxes. Across NFL, NBA, FIFA Soccer, UFC, and multi-sport releases. Up to 8 adjustable trays with up to 7 channels each handle the full Panini box-format dimensional range.

Sealed Panini wax is a collector product where corner integrity and packaging condition directly affect resale value. A coil-drop machine drops products 12 to 15 inches into a collection bin, which dents corners, crushes wax seals, and damages collector-grade packaging on a $400 Prizm hobby box or $1,000 National Treasures hobby box. The soft-drop elevator with sensor-guided delivery lowers each sealed box gently to the pickup area. No corner damage. No wax seal compromise. This is the operational feature that makes the machine viable for premium Panini hobby inventory.

Up to 600 trading card products across approximately 56 adjustable slots. Up to 8 adjustable trays with up to 7 channels each. The exact item count depends on the mix of hobby boxes (larger), blasters (mid-size), and retail formats like fat packs and cellos (smaller). A balanced inventory typically holds 200 to 300 mixed hobby and blaster boxes plus 200 to 300 smaller retail formats.

Reinforced steel cabinet with anti-vandal locking system. A machine stocked with mixed Panini hobby and blaster inventory can hold $20,000 or more in retail value. The anti-vandal cabinet is what makes high-value placement viable at malls, sports venues, conventions, and entertainment districts. Approximately 767 lbs floor-standing weight prevents tampering attempts.

31.5 in wide x 37.8 in deep x 72.2 in tall. Approximately 767 lbs. Floor-standing. White-glove delivery available and recommended for placement at card shops, malls, venues, and convention placements.

Coins, bills, cards, contactless, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Full cashless and mobile payment support is critical for Panini vending because collector buyers regularly transact at $200 to $400 per purchase from the touchscreen and expect mobile-first payment options. All payment methods active before shipping.

Yes. VMFS Cloud is connected from day one for the life of the machine. Remote access to sales activity, vend confirmations, low-stock alerts, and machine status. Critical for high-value Panini inventory routes where same-day restock prevents lost revenue when popular SKUs run out.

This machine is purpose-built for Panini sports card products. The channel widths, tray spacing, and inventory mix are optimized for Panini box formats. For a dedicated Pokemon TCG machine, see the Pokemon Card Vending Machine. For mixed-brand trading card inventory across Panini, Pokemon, and other TCG categories, see the Trading Card Vending Machine.

Configure a custom Panini Sports Card Vending Machine, Pokemon machine, or mixed trading card vending system at the trading card vending machine builder. Pick capacity, payment hardware, tray configuration, and cabinet finish before shipping.

1-year manufacturer parts warranty from day one. Covers the reinforced steel cabinet, soft-drop elevator mechanism, sensor-guided delivery system, keypad interface, and payment electronics. Plus lifetime US tech support from the VMFS team. See warranty documentation.

Request a quote at the quote request page. Contact the VMFS team at the contact page or through VMFS support. Financing options available at flexible financing solutions. See VMFS FAQ for general inquiries.

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Browse the full trading card vending lineup

If the Panini machine does not match your inventory focus, the trading card vending lineup at VMFS covers the dedicated Pokemon machine, general trading card vending, and the custom builder for mixed TCG configurations.

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Buy the Panini Sports Card Vending Machine

Approximately 56 adjustable slots. Up to 600 trading card product capacity. Up to 8 adjustable trays with up to 7 channels each. Soft-drop elevator with sensor-guided delivery. Reinforced steel cabinet with anti-vandal locking system. Simple keypad interface with LED indicators. Coins, bills, cards, contactless, Apple Pay, Google Pay. VMFS Cloud connected. 31.5 in W x 37.8 in D x 72.2 in H. Approximately 767 lbs. 1-year manufacturer warranty plus lifetime US tech support. Purpose-built for Panini NFL, NBA, FIFA Soccer, UFC, multi-sport, and premium hobby formats. Among the first dedicated Panini sports card vending machines available in America.

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Configuration handled before shipping. Financing with monthly options available. Lifetime US tech support on every Panini Sports Card Vending Machine.

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Build your machine

Configure a custom Panini, Pokemon, or mixed TCG setup at the trading card vending machine builder. Capacity, payment hardware, and cabinet, before shipping.

Build your system

Contact VMFS

Questions on placement, financing, or configuration? Reach the team through the contact page or VMFS support.

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