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Safety
and
Handling
Safety
Precautions
Please follow these guidelines to ensure safe operation of your adapters.
CAUTION – This product contains a Class 1M laser. Do not view directly with
optical instruments.
Optical versions of the adapter feature an active laser. The laser light is outside
of the visible light spectrum. Avoid looking into the optical port when the cable
is disconnected.
The adapter may generate high temperatures during normal course of operation.
Do not make physical contact with the adapter or adapter components while in
operation.
Do not remove the adapter from the slot while the system is powered up.
Handling
Your X3100 Series Controller contains state-of-the-art technology. With proper care and
handling it will provide years of reliable service. To ensure reliable operation, please
follow these handling guidelines:
Always ensure you are properly grounded when inserting and removing adapters
as well as during general handling while outside its anti-static bag.
Changing of the adapter bracket should be done at a properly grounded ESD-free
workstation.
When not in use, always transport and store adapters in anti-static bags.
When shipping an adapter, ensure that adequate padding is used.
Optical
Applications
(SR,
LR)
High-speed optical components are very susceptible to dirt and debris. When
disconnecting a cable, cables should be “capped” and the optical plug should be
inserted into the optical module.
When disconnecting the fiber from the adapter, do not pull on the fiber itself;
pull on the connectors. Do not apply excess force. For proper device operation,
ensure that optical cables are not bent or tightly wrapped around obstacles. Do
not bend the cables too tightly. Avoid stepping or cutting cables.
Only qualified transceivers are supported. Transceivers not acquired from
and/or approved by Neterion will not operate correctly and may void the
warranty. Transceivers are removable for the sole purpose of converting
between full height and low profile brackets.
Twinax
Copper
Applications
(Direct
Attach)
When disconnecting the DA cable from the adapter, do not pull on the cable
itself; pull the release tabs. Do not apply excess force. For proper device
operation, ensure that DA cables are not bent or tightly wrapped around
obstacles. Do not bend the cables too tightly. Avoid stepping or cutting cables.
Only qualified cables are supported. Cables not approved by Neterion will
not operate correctly and may void the warranty. Please refer to the
10GBASE-CR table on the next page for restriction details.