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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting the Installation
Packing a SPA for Shipment
Packing a SPA for Shipment
This section provides step-by-step instructions for packing a SPA for shipment. Before beginning this
procedure, you should have the following original Cisco packaging materials:
•
Clamshell inner container
•
Foam cushion (2)
•
Exterior carton
Note
For information on removing a SPA, see the
“SPA Installation and Removal” section on page 6-2
.
Caution
The Cisco original packaging is to be used for the shipment of all SPAs and cable-management brackets.
Failure to properly use Cisco packaging can result in damage or loss of a product.
Caution
During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card.
See
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage, page 4-8
for information about preventing ESD.
Note
These instructions assume that the SPA and cable-management brackets have been removed from the
router according to the recommended procedures specified in this guide.
To pack a SPA for shipment, see
and perform the following steps:
Step 1
Open the clamshell container and place the SPA into the appropriate cavity.
Caution
Always handle the SPA by the carrier edges and handle; never touch the SPA components or connector
pins.
Step 2
Close the clamshell container.
Step 3
Check that the clamshell container is fully closed. Apply tape or a label closure over the opening to
ensure that the container stays closed during shipping.
Step 4
Place one foam cushion in the bottom of the exterior carton.
Step 5
Place the clamshell container into the carton on top of the foam.
Step 6
Place the second foam cushion on top of the clamshell.
Step 7
Close the exterior carton.
Step 8
Apply tape over the exterior carton flap to ensure that the carton stays closed during shipping.