H165526:  ECA026: CHANGE PACKING MATERIAL IN SHIPPING CONTAINERS


 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
 & Asian Pacific (North & 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,                  Machines Affected
 Model,   With          and/or Feature/Device     B/M to be    Service  System
 Stage    B/M           Description               Installed    Hours    Hours

                        US:
 8659     B/M0000000    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.




DATE: December 16, 1998