1.0 Introduction
The Fortanix Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Guide describes the process for a secure return of the Fortanix Data Security Manager (DSM) physical appliance (FX2200) to repair or receive a replacement; it also describes the deletion of data for the appliance (FX2200). The Fortanix warranty on the appliance is only valid if you have a current software subscription.
2.0 Secure Return Shipment
If Fortanix has initiated an RMA for the appliance, you will be contacted by customer service to provide the following information:
- Device serial number
- Customer address
- Customer name
- Customer contact number
- Failure details of the unit
By the following business day, the replacement unit will be ship. Fortanix will provide tracking information when the replacement unit is shipped, along with the RMA number.
3.0 Find the Serial Number of the Appliance
Run the following command to find the serial number of the appliance as a ssh
user in the node:
sudo dmidecode -s system-serial-number
If the output of this command throws the following error:
dmidecode: command not found
Then run the following command to install the dmidecode
package:
sudo apt-get install dmidecode
4.0 Relace the RMA Node
4.1 Remove the Node from the Cluster
Do not power off the node. To remove an existing cluster, perform the steps as mentioned in Section 8.0 in Fortanix Data Security Manager Installation Guide – On Prem.
4.2 Add a Node to a Cluster
Prepare the node to ensure that IP, DNS and NTP are properly configured. Also, verify that the essential ports in the firewall are open by verifying the connectivity between the new node and other nodes in the cluster.
To add a node to an existing cluster, perform the steps as mentioned in Section 7.0 in Fortanix Data Security Manager Installation Guide – On Prem.
5.0 How to Return the Defective Unit
- Place the faulty unit into the same box from which you removed the Replacement unit.
- Please repack the box in the same way as the Replacement unit was packed to protect the unit during shipping.
- Carefully seal the box with packaging tape.
- Place both the commercial invoice (for international shipping orders only) and label into the plastic pouch on the outside of the box. Mark Fortanix's RMA number outside the box. (RMA number is provided by Fortanix).
- Call your local carrier office to arrange for a pickup.
- Once the carrier pick-up is scheduled, please notify Fortanix support through email or the support portal.
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