Artesyn SharpSwitch PCIE-9205, Additional Information For The Installation And Use

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SharpSwitch™ PCIE-9205 Installation and Use (6806800U18D)
Safety Notes
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USB
The interfaces 'USB1', 'USB2' and 'Console' are considered as debug/maintenance ports.
During normal operation no cables must be connected to these ports.Cables attached to
these ports during maintenance must not exceed a length of 3m.
QSFP Modules
Personal Injury and Damage of the PCIE card and QSFP Modules
Installing and using QSFP modules which are not fully certified and which do not meet all
relevant safety standards may damage the PCIE card and the QSFP modules and may lead to
personal injury.
Only use and install QSFP modules which are fully certified and which meet all relevant safety
standards.
Personal Injury
Optical QSFP modules may be classified as laser products. When installing and using any of
these QSFP modules, the regulations which correspond to the respective laser class apply to
the whole PCIE card. Not complying to these regulations may lead to personal injury.
When installing and using optical QSFP modules which are classified as laser products, make
sure to comply to the respective regulations.
Eye Damage
Optical QSFP modules may emit laser radiation when no cable is connected. This laser radiation
is harmful to your eyes.
Do not look into the optical lens at any time.
QSFP Module Damage
The optical port plug protects the optical fibers against dirt and damage. Dirt and damage can
render the QSFP module inoperable.