Step 2: Inspect the Outposts server equipment - AWS Outposts
Check the shipping packageUnpack the shipping packageFind the NSK

Step 2: Inspect the Outposts server equipment

To complete an inspection of the Outposts equipment, you should check the shipping package for damage, unpack the shipping package, and locate the Nitro Security Key (NSK). Consider the following information when inspecting the server:

  • The shipping package has shock sensors located on the two largest sides of the box.

  • The inside flap of the shipping package contains instructions about how to unpack the server and locate the NSK.

  • The NSK is an encryption module. To complete inspection, you locate the NSK. You attach the NSK to the server in a later step.

Check the shipping package

Before opening your package, conduct brief visual inspection of the shipping carton for any signs of external damage. If packaging is intact, units may be installed with confidence. Minor cosmetic marks are acceptable and do not indicate functional damage.

Server Arrival Shipping Package Inspection Checklist:

  • Inspect for dents, bends or deformed edges

  • Inspect all sides for any punctures or tears

  • Look for any signs of moisture ingress or if arrived in wet or soaked condition

  • If any of the above physical damage is identified, contact AWS Support for guidance on replacing your Outposts server

Unpack the shipping package

Open the package and ensure it contains the following items:

  • Server

  • Nitro Security Key (encryption module) – packaging marked with "NSK" in red. See the following procedure for locating the NSK from the shipping package for more information.

  • Rack installation kit (2 inner rails, 2 outer rails, and screws)

  • Installation pamphlet

  • Accessory kit

    • Pair of C13/14 power cables ‐ 10 feet (3m)

    • QSFP breakout cable ‐10 feet (3m)

    • USB cable, micro-USB to USB-C ‐ 10 feet (3m)

    • Brush guard

Find the NSK

The NSK is inside the box labelled A that includes the accessories for the server.

Important

  • Do not use the NSK to destroy data on the server during installation.

  • NSKs are not interchangeable between servers. You must use the NSK from the box the sever came in. If you have multiple servers, ensure that the correct NSK is attached to each server.

    If you use the wrong NSK, it will cause the provisioning process to fail until the correct NSK is attached to the server and the authorize-server process repeated.

The NSK is required to activate the server. The NSK is also used to destroy data on the server when you send the server back. In this installation step, ignore the instructions on the body of the NSK because those instructions are to destroy data.