How are you sending the NAS to your friend? Strongly advise to avoid posting it, but either way, put as much vibration padding as you can. Harddisks can be affected/damaged by vibration and shocks, so you want to keep them as protected as possible.
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Yes, but make sure it's super well-padded and that all the drives are securely locked.
Where find the 923+?
I got it on amazon
If the drives are mounted firmly then it should be fine with proper outside packaging.