120 GB Packaging

[idata]

Hi All,

I purchased from a very large authorized internet retailer, and I just received my SSDSA2MH120G2K5 RT today, and I have a question for owners of Intel SSDs. One end of the box came with a label over it, from Intel, esentially sealing that end. The other end did not have a seal on it. It could be opened without braking any plastic or security stickers. Is this normal, or did I get a returned / repackaged drive?

Thanks!

[idata]

If you're worried... you can always check the SMART attributions and check the "Power-On Hours Count".

[idata]

Is there any way that information can be reset by an end user?

Also, was your drive packaged the same way as mine (if you bought one at retail)?

Thanks!

[idata]

It is normal so you dont have to worry. One sticker to the one side and one side is free of sticker.

[idata]

The SSD itself should be in a tamper-evident bag. The sticker seal, which is an ESD warning IIRC, will show pretty obvious signs if it has been opened.

The SMART reported power-on-hours should only be relied on if the bag is opened (in which case you have every right to question the retailer) or if buying second-hand. FWIW, I purchased an X25-V about 3 months ago and it had 30 hours on the clock; a QC test candidate, perhaps.