NAS-4100 NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGE SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 6
PACKING FOR SHIPMENT
General Instructions
Packing in the Original Carton
Packing in a Different Carton
General Instructions
To ship a NAS-4100 or one of its components for any reason, please follow the
instructions in this section. Pack the NAS-4100 or component carefully. Failure
to follow the instructions in this section may result in loss or damage not covered
by any applicable IEI warranty. If available, use the original carton and packing
materials and follow the instructions in “Packing in the Original Carton.” If the
original shipping carton and material are not available, use other suitable
shipping materials and container and follow the instructions in Packing in a
Different Carton.”
Prior to shipping the NAS-4100 or component, contact IEI Customer Services
Department or your sales representative for a Returned Material Authorization
(RMA) number. Mark the shipping carton and any shipping forms with the RMA
number.
Caution: Observe ESD (electrostatic discharge) precautions when
packing any NAS-4100 components.
Packing in the Original Carton
If the original carton and packing materials are available, repack the NAS-4100
into the original carton. Add packing material in the carton as needed so the
NAS-4100 will not be able to move during shipment.
Packing in a Different Carton
If the original carton and packing material are not available when shipping an
NAS-4100 or one of its components:
1.
Place the NAS-4100 or component in a plastic bag.
2.
Locate a corrugated cardboard shipping carton with at least 200 pounds
per square inch (psi) bursting strength.
3.
Fill the bottom of the carton with at least 2 inches of packing material.
4.
Place the bagged NAS-4100 or component on the layer of packing
material and fill the box completely with packing material such that there
is at least 2 inches of packing material around all sides of the item.
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