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From: "Artem Koutchine" <matrix@ipform.ru>
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Subject: Re: How do I move my server?
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2000 15:43:26 +0300
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Hmm.. i've been moving servers for 5 years now:)

Well, i'd pull out the hdds and some other important parts with
MECHANICAL MOVING PART and take it with me on a plane.
The rest i'd send via UPS or FEDEX (i personally used fedex, it is
expensive but no problems occured at all). I am pretty sure that you
could use some  ground based mailing for parsel delivery, that'd be
a lot cheaper.

And remember, HARDWARE can be restored or bought, INFORMATION
is PRICELESS! So, keep all storage media under control, everything else
is secondary.

You do not need any parking utility, since all modern HDDs are autoparkable.

I am sure i'l be fine with these recommendations.

Good luck!
Artem


> > Hey all!
> >
> > I have to move from one coast to another (U.S.) and am scared s@#tless
about
> > moving my server.
> >
> > I've a hand-me-down Compaq Proliant 1600 with 4 hot-swappable drives
running
> > FreeBSD 3.4.
> >
> > I'm sure many of you have moved your computers before, but this is my
first
> > time.  Does anyone have any insight to what to specifically do and watch
out
> > for?
> >
> > Is there some sort of park utility for the hard drives?
> >
> > Should I pull the hard drives before shipping the server?
> >
> > Does anyone have any experience with either Fedex or UPS and have any
> > recommendations on either?  or should I try to check "my baby" on as
luggage
> > with me?
> >
> > I've done a complete dump of all the info on my hard drives, but am
clueless
> > as to the next step!
> >
> > Please help!
> >
> > TYIA
> >
> > abellaf@allcet.com
> >
> >
> >
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