Laser Safety - HP StorageWorks 8B - FC Entry Switch Getting Started Manual

Laser Safety

Product Regulatory Information
A. Certification and Classification Information
When equipped with native Fibre Channel adapters, this product contains a laser
internal to the small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver modules.
In the USA, the SFP module is certified as a Class 1 Laser product, conforming to
the requirements contained in Department Of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
regulation 21 CFR, Subchapter J. The certification is indicated by a label on the
metal SFP housing.
Outside the USA, the SFP is certified as a Class 1 Laser product conforming to
requirements contained in IEC 825-1:1993 and EN60825-1:1994, including
Amendment 11:1996.
The SFP includes the following certifications:
• UL Recognized Component (USA)
• CSA Certified Component (Canada)
• TUV Certified Component (European Union)
• CB Certificate (Worldwide)
The following figure shows the Class 1 information label that appears on the metal
housing of the SFP.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 21 CFR(J)
B. Product Information
Each communications port consists of a transmitter and receiver optical
subassembly. The transmitter subassembly contains internally a semiconductor
laser diode in the wavelength of either 850 nanometers (shortwave laser) or 1310
nanometers (longwave laser).
Class 1 Laser products are not considered hazardous.
WARNING There are no user maintenance operations, service operations, or
adjustments to be performed on the SFP module.
C. Usage Restrictions
Failure to comply with these usage restrictions may result in incorrect operation of
the system and points of access may emit laser radiation above the Class 1 limits
established by the IEC and U.S. DHHS.
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