IBM System Storage TS3500, Introduction And Planning Manual

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This product complies with the performance standards set by the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration for a Class II Laser product. This product belongs to a class
of laser products that requires precautions be taken to avoid prolonged viewing of
the laser beam. Under normal working conditions, you must not come in direct
contact with the laser beam. This classification was accomplished by providing the
necessary protective housings and scanning safeguards to ensure that laser
radiation is inaccessible during operation or is within Class II limits. These
products have been reviewed by external safety agencies and have obtained
approvals to the latest standards as they apply to this product type.
Class I laser product
The TS3500 Tape Library contains a laser assembly that complies with the
performance standards set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a Class I
laser product. Class I laser products do not emit hazardous laser radiation.
Protective housing and scanning safeguards ensure that laser radiation is
inaccessible during operation or is within Class I limits. External safety agencies
have reviewed the library and have obtained approvals to the latest standards as
they apply.
Figure 1. Laser safety caution label
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