Appendix A. Communications Statements; Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Statement; European Union (Eu) Statement - IBM Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter and Dual Port Installation And Using Manual

Appendix A. Communications Statements

The following statement applies to this product. The statement for other products intended for use with this
product appears in their accompanying documentation.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
v Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
v Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
v Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
v Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission
limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from authorized dealers. Neither the provider nor the
manufacturer are responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than
recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
v International Business Machines Corporation
v New Orchard Road
v Armonk, New York 10504
v Telephone: (919) 543-2193
Tested to Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

European Union (EU) Statement

This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. The
manufacturer cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting
from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of option cards supplied by third
parties. Consult with your dealer or sales representative for details on your specific hardware.
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