F5 VIPRION 2400, Manual

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Repackaging Guidelines
About repackaging the platform
The VIPRION
®
2400 chassis and blades are designed to be shipped and packaged separately. If it becomes
necessary to transport the platform to another location or return it to F5
®
Networks, these guidelines will
help ensure that you repackage the platform properly.
Important: Before returning any equipment, contact F5 Networks to obtain a Return Material Authorization
(RMA) case number.
Important: You must use shipping materials and packaging provided by F5 Networks when repackaging
the platform.
Note: Be sure to keep a record of the tracking number and ship date. These will be needed to track lost
shipments.
Note: Do not include any cables, removable XFP/SFP/SFP+ modules, GBICs, or other peripheral items
if you are returning the platform to F5 Networks.
Repackaging the chassis
The VIPRION
®
2400 chassis must be shipped empty (with no blades installed) and in F5
®
-provided
packaging.
1. Disconnect the power cords and other cables from the platform.
2.
(Optional) Install the chassis handles if they are not already installed to help ease removal of the chassis
from the rack.
3. Remove all blades from the chassis.
4.
Remove the chassis from the rack.
5. Place the empty chassis onto the shipping box.