This document describes how to unbox Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) air-gapped appliance.
Crates for shipping the appliance
For secure and consolidated transit, each appliance ships in a wooden crate on a standard sized pallet (~48" x 40"). To ensure the security of each crate, a unique tamper-proof seal is applied to the locking mechanism on the crate doors. Each seal has its own unique ID number, which is tracked by the System Integrator within a secure facility. If any signs of tampering are detected, customers are instructed to immediately open a support case with our support team immediately.
The crate contains the following items:
- The cabled GDC unit enclosed in a box. These cables are optional and are typically used for rack-mounting the appliance. However, for rack installation, remove the appliance from its ruggedized case.
- Optional rail kits.
- A pelican case containing power cables and ancillary materials.
Crate specifications:
- Exterior (L×W×H) - 1.14 m × 1.35 m × 1.14 m
- Weight - 176.9 kg
Pelican case
Google recommends using the pelican case to securely transport the appliance, to ensure that these ancillary items and cables remain with their corresponding appliance during transit and whenever the appliance is moved. A tactical carrying case is necessary to safely ship and pair ancillary items like cables and power cords, which cannot be securely transported within the GDC's housing case.
Pelican case specifications:
- Exterior (L×W×D) - 0.62 m × 0.49 m × 0.22 m
The pelican case contains the following ancillary materials:
| Item | Description | Quantity |
| JD094B ACTUAL 104378.GOOGLE | HP X130 10G SFP+ LC LR Transceiver | 2 |
| P41626-B21 ACTUAL 104378.GOOGLE | HPE C15 125V 15A US PWR CORD | 2 |
| C7533A ACTUAL 104378.GOOGLE | Ethernet Cable - Male Left Gender - Male Right Gender - RJ45 Right Connector - RJ45 Left Connector - 1.2m/4feet Length - CAT 5e Performance Level | 4 |
| JL275A ACTUAL 104378.GOOGLE | Transceiver - 100Gbps - Gigabit Ethernet - Wired - QSFP28 - 10Km | 2 |
| QK732A ACTUAL 104378.GOOGLE | HP Premier Flex LC/LC Multi-mode OM4 2 Fiber 1m Cable | 6 |
| S1-U3P6-32G ACTUAL 16098.GOOGLE | Centon 32GB DataStick Pro USB 3.0 Flash Drive | 1 |
| 5060406464260 ACTUAL 1850227.GOOGLE | YubiKey 5 Nano FIPS | 3 |
| Fiber Rollers and Labels | Provided for the cables shipping inside of the case |
By default, the product ships with 2 x HPE C15 125V 15A US PWR CORD. If you require power cables for deployments in different regions, refer to the following table:
| P/N | Description | Country |
| Q7F45A | HPE PWR CRD, 1.83m, 10A/250V, C15—EU 1 CEE7-VII C15 STRAIGHT 2.5 (8.2) Black | Europe/Russia |
| Q7F46A | HPE PWR CRD, 1.83m, 10A/250V, C15—UK 1 BS-1363/A C15 STRAIGHT 2.5 (8.2) Black | UK/HK/Singapore |
| R1C68A | HPE Jumper Cord, Black, 1m, 13A, C14-C15 1 C14 STRAIGHT C15 STRAIGHT 1 (3.2) Black | India |
| Q7F62A | HPE Jumper Cord, Black, 1m, 13A, C14-C15 1 C14 STRAIGHT C15 STRAIGHT 1 (3.2) Black | Worldwide (expect the USA/CAN/JP/TW) |