Packing the Tape Drive
To pack the tape drive for shipment, follow these steps:
1.Obtain the original shipping carton or contact your vendor to receive a new one.
2.Assemble the carton and tape it shut at the bottom with
3.Place each tape drive in an antistatic bag. Tape the bag shut.
4.Place the bottom packing cushion in the carton, with the fitted area for the drive or drives facing up.
5.If you are shipping a single drive, pack the drive in the
If you are shipping three or more drives, refer to Figure 13 and place three, four, or five drives in the bottom packing cushion of the
Three drives: use slots 1, 3, and 5.
Four drives: use slots 1, 2, 4, and 5.
Place the top packing cushion over the drives.
6.Close the carton and tape the top seam so that the carton is completely closed.
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