How to ship a server internationally?

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Published on 2011-01-06T10:57:27Z Indexed on 2011/01/06 11:55 UTC
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I have a fileserver that will need to be shipped internationally soon. I'm looking on advice for packing and recommendations on methods/companies.

Should it be shipped whole, or in parts?
How to pack it, precautions to take.
Any way you slice it, it's going to be very heavy. Will this cause problems?
Whats the best way to protect it from shock? It would be pointless for it to arrive with broken hdd's.

If you've done this before, your hindsight would be invaluable.

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