Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
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ESD grounding strap.
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Antistatic bag, one for each component.
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If you are returning the chassis, an appropriate screwdriver for the mounting screws
used on your rack or cabinet.
This topic describes:
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Packing a QFX3500 Device for Shipping on page 150
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Packing QFX3500 Device Components for Shipping on page 151
Packing a QFX3500 Device for Shipping
To pack a QFX3500 device for shipping:
1. Power down the device and remove the power cables. See “Powering Off a QFX3500
Device” on page 143.
2. Remove the cables that connect the QFX3500 device to all external devices.
3. Remove all field-replaceable units (FRUs) from the device.
4. Have one person support the weight of the device while another person unscrews and
removes the mounting screws.
5. Remove the device from the rack or cabinet (see “Chassis Lifting Guidelines for a
QFX3500 Device” on page 178) and place the device in an antistatic bag.
6. Place the device in the shipping carton.
7. Place the packing foam on top of and around the device.
8. If you are returning accessories or FRUs with the device, pack them as instructed in
“Packing QFX3500 Device Components for Shipping” on page 151.
9. Replace the accessory box on top of the packing foam.
10. Close the top of the cardboard shipping box and seal it with packing tape.
11. Write the RMA number on the exterior of the box to ensure proper tracking.
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