Netfinity 5000 - ECA026: Change packing material in shipping containers

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Netfinity 5000 - ECA026: Change packing material in shipping containers

Applicable to: World-Wide

Source: RETAIN record H165526

PURPOSE:
The purpose of this is to prevent shipping damage to a Netfinity 5000 server, Type 8659, due to a possibility of damage with polyurethane cushion, typically to rack machine models.

THIS IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS ONLY AND SHOULD BE APPLIED BEFORE SHIPMENT TO A CUSTOMER.

This ECA ONLY applies to United States, Latin America, Canada and Asian Pacific (North and South). If seen in EMEA, please contact the appropriate IBM Country Warranty Owner or pass to the IBM Help Desk!

This "Channel" ECA will expire on December 31, 1999.

FEATURES:

Type,
Model,
Stage

With
B/M

Machines Affected
and/or Feature/Device
Description

B/M to be
Installed

Service
Hours

System
Hours

8659

B/M0000000

US:
NETFINITY 5000

B/M0000000

00.3

00.0

PHYSICAL CHECK:
- The system is a Netfinity 5000 server, Type 8659, any model.
- The system is in the original shipping material.

PREREQUISITES:
None

COMPANION:
None

CONCURRENT:
None

DETAIL:
The following are the instructions for the replacement of the cushions:

1. Cut tape on top of carton and remove shipgroup.

2. Remove top polyurethane cushions (dark blue in color) and discard.

3. Remove and inspect CPU. (Damage to the bottom of the unit, bend on mount for rack machines and chassis deformed).

4. Remove bottom polyurethane cushions (dark blue in color) and discard.

5. Install one front (11L2113) and one rear (11L2114) cushion into bottom of carton. Note orientation marking on cushions.

6. Replace CPU into bottom cushions.

7. For Rack Models only, install insert pad 11L2118. Place one rear (11L2114) and one front (11L2113) cushion into carton.
Note orientation marking on cushions.

8. For Tower models only, place one rear (11L2114) and one front (11L2113) cushion into carton.
Note orientation marking on cushions.

9. Install shipgroup, close and tape carton.

NOTES:
Replacement cushions are available through Rebox Order Process.

If assistance is needed one can call: Bobby Hayes, RTP Packaging Engineering Services, 919-543-7635.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2, D/T8659, NETFINITY, SERVICER ONLY, PACKING, SHIPPING, CARTON, BOX, DAMAGE

Search Keywords

PSY2, D/T8659, NETFINITY, SERVICER ONLY, PACKING, SHIPPING, CARTON, BOX, DAMAGE

Hint Category

ECA, Retain

Date Created

03-12-98

Last Updated

14-01-99

Revision Date

14-01-2000

Brand

IBM PC Server

Product Family

Netfinity 5000

Machine Type

8659

Model

ALL

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

ECA026 / RETAIN record H165526

Reverse Doclinks
and Admin Purposes

Date last altered: A98/12/16

Type, Model, Stage	With B/M	Machines Affected and/or Feature/Device Description	B/M to be Installed	Service Hours	System Hours
8659	B/M0000000	US: NETFINITY 5000	B/M0000000	00.3	00.0

	Search Keywords	PSY2, D/T8659, NETFINITY, SERVICER ONLY, PACKING, SHIPPING, CARTON, BOX, DAMAGE
	Hint Category	ECA, Retain
	Date Created	03-12-98
	Last Updated	14-01-99
	Revision Date	14-01-2000
	Brand	IBM PC Server
	Product Family	Netfinity 5000
	Machine Type	8659
	Model	ALL
	TypeModel
	Retain Tip (if applicable)	ECA026 / RETAIN record H165526
	Reverse Doclinks and Admin Purposes	Date last altered: A98/12/16