Repackaging Guidelines; About Repackaging The Platform; Repackaging The Platform - F5 i5000 Series Platform Manual

Repackaging Guidelines

About repackaging the platform

If it becomes necessary to transport the platform to another location or return it to F5
guidelines will help ensure that you repackage the platform properly.
You can perform a disk erase operation to erase all sensitive data from storage drives (for example, solid-
state drives and hard disk drives) before you return a platform to F5. For more information, see F5
Platforms: Essentials.
Important: Before returning any equipment, contact F5 to obtain a Service Order (SO) or Return
Material Authorization (RMA) case number.
Important: You must use shipping materials and packaging provided by F5 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 modules, GBICs, or other peripheral items if you
are returning the platform to F5.

Repackaging the platform

The iSeries platforms must be shipped in F5
Caution: To ensure your safety and to prevent damage to the platform, we highly recommend that you
have at least two people remove the platform from the rack and repackage it into the shipping box.
1. Halt the platform using the LCD panel.
2. Disconnect the AC power cord or DC power supply terminal from the power supplies.
3. Disconnect the network cables and other cables from the chassis, and then remove any optical
modules.
4. Remove the chassis from the rack.
5. Remove all installation hardware from the chassis.
6. Place the chassis onto the bottom foam in the shipping box.
7. Place the top foam pieces into the slot on the bottom foam.
8. Close and seal the shipping box.
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