Use a sturdy cardboard box and wrap your hard drive tightly in bubble wrap or non-moveable foam. Never use packing peanuts. For internal drives or drives with exposed circuitry, put them in an anti-static bag to prevent electrostatic damage.
When shipping RAIDs, label each drive with the position in your array. Pack each bag in an anti-static bag and wrap tightly in bubble wrap. Make sure that drives do not move after packaging. Shake the box to test this.
Select a dependable shipping service like FedEx, UPS, or another company that offers package tracking and shipping insurance. Clearly mark your package on all sides with your unique job number. For more detailed instructions, see our step-by-step guide to safely packaging and shipping your media.