Shipping, LTL Data Center Freight & Delivery Policy
24–48 hour warehouse dispatch, 5–10 business day custom CTO server assembly & burn-in, nationwide 50-state UPS/FedEx/LTL freight, APO/FPO delivery, and 7-day receiving inspection rules.
Burhani Pro Tech dispatches orders from our Chicago headquarters (`6122 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60638`) and regional Tier-1 OEM distribution hubs across the United States.
1. Dispatch & Processing Lead Times
- In-Stock IT Hardware & Industrial MRO: Dispatches within 24–48 business hours (Monday–Friday, excluding Federal holidays) after payment verification or signed Federal PO receipt.
- Electronic Software Delivery (ESD) & Volume Licenses: Delivered via encrypted email within 4–24 business hours of order verification.
- Custom Configure-to-Order (CTO) Rack Servers: Custom server builds (`/configurator`) undergo hardware assembly, RAID initialization, firmware updates, and 24-hour thermal burn-in testing, dispatching within 5–10 business days.
2. Authorised Carriers & Palletized Data Center Freight
- Small Parcel & Express: Shipped via insured UPS Ground, UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Ground, or FedEx Priority Overnight with signature confirmation on high-value IT hardware.
- LTL Palletized Data Center Freight: Enterprise 2U/4U/6U servers, UPS battery cabinets, and bulk industrial MRO orders ship strapped on shock-mounted pallets via insured LTL Freight (liftgate and inside data-center delivery available upon request).
- Federal CONUS / OCONUS / APO / FPO: Full support for MILSTRIP/MILSTAMP labeling, RFID/UID tags, and military installation gate delivery.
3. Mandatory 7-Day Receiving Inspection & Transit Damage Protocol
Buyers must inspect all cartons and pallets upon delivery. If visible exterior pallet/carton damage is present at delivery, please note "Damaged Upon Delivery" on the carrier's Bill of Lading (BOL) or delivery receipt. All claims for concealed transit damage, Dead-on-Arrival (DOA) defects, or wrong items shipped must be reported within 7 calendar days (1 week) of delivery via our 7-Day Return & RMA Portal (/returns).