Computer transport and the transport of IT equipment such as switches and routers must be carried out in the carefullest manner possible so as not to cause any damage.
The care that should be taken in It moving and general Computer transport depends on the quantity and the quality of the equipment involved.
If the It transport project simply involves moving a couple of PCs from one office to another then it is only necessary to make sure the major components are not damaged.
In It moving one must be sure that during the Computer transport the CPUs and the monitors are covered with plastic air blister wrap and packed in securely taped boxes.
If there is a hard impact to the equipment during Computer transport the CPU, ports and drivers could get permanently damaged.
If the It transport involves extremely delicate equipment that could run into the millions of dollars per unit, then extreme care should be taken.
For It moving of the most specialized equipment it is recommended to use the original box in which the equipment was delivered from the manufacturer.
This will assure that the dimensions are correct and that the equipment will be tightly nestled and secured during the It transport.
Additionally, It is strongly recommended for this type of It transport to use Styrofoam popcorn as well as air blister wrap. This is useful when the equipment is extremely delicate and parts are subject to damage even in the event of a soft blow.
In the It moving of highly valuable equipment there is no need to take any chances by avoiding safe packing procedures. It may take some extra time but it pays off in the long run.