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Preparing Your Storage Device for Amazon S3 Import and Export Jobs
The process for preparing your storage device is as follows. Individual steps are described in detail in the following topics.
| 1 | Ensure that your storage device conforms to AWS requirements. For more information, see Storage Device Requirements. |
| 2 | (Optional) Encrypt your device. For more information, see Encrypting Your Device Using TrueCrypt. |
| 3 | Label both your device and package with the
JobId value from the
CreateJob response. |
| 4 | Copy the SIGNATURE value to a file named
SIGNATURE in the root directory of your storage
device. |
| 5 | Print out and fill in the packing slip with your JobId, unique device identifier, and contact information. |
| 6 | Pack your power supply, power
cable, and interface cables along
with your device. Important Secure your device within the shipping box to prevent shifting in transit. For example, wrapping your device in bubble wrap will help prevent shifting and give added protection from damage. |
For a checklist that covers the steps for shipping a device for an Amazon S3 import or export job, go to the AWS Import/Export Pack and Ship Checklist on our web site.
Copying the Signature Value
For S3 import or export jobs, your storage device must have on its root directory
a file named SIGNATURE. The CreateJob
response includes the SignatureFileContents text and a file
named SIGNATURE in its response. The file name must be
SIGNATURE, all caps, and it must be in the device's root
directory.
To copy the signature value to your storage device
Locate the
SIGNATUREon your computer, or create a file namedSIGNATUREand copy theSignatureFileContentstext into it.You can also get the
SignatureFileContentsvalue by submitting aGetStatusrequest.The file name,
SIGNATURE, must be all caps.Copy the
SIGNATUREfile to your storage device in the root directory.Each device you send must include the unique
SIGNATUREfile for that device and that JOBID. AWS Import/Export validates theSIGNATUREfile on your storage device before starting the data load. If theSIGNATUREfile is missing or invalid (if, for instance, it is associated with a different job request), AWS Import/Export will not perform the data load and we will return your storage device.
Filling Out the Packing Slip
For Amazon S3 import or export jobs only, you must fill out the AWS Import/Export packing slip.
To fill out your packing slip
Go to http://s3.amazonaws.com/awsimportexport/AWS_Import_Export_Packing_Slip.pdf and print the packing slip.
Fill in the date, your AWS account email, a contact name, a contact phone number or email, and a storage device ID.
Each package can contain only one storage device and each storage device can have only one device ID, such as a serial number.
The following is an example packing slip.
