HP EML E-series Tape Libraries - Manual (Page 13)

NOTE:
In environments with high potential for static electricity, take additional precautions, such as the use of an
antistatic smock or a grounded antistatic mat.
Fiber-optic safety
WARNING!
Never look directly into a fiber-optic cable, a fiber-optic connector, or a laser transceiver module.
Hazardous conditions might exist from laser power levels that are capable of causing injury to the
eye. Be especially careful when using optical instruments with this equipment. Such instruments might
increase the likelihood of eye injury.
The laser transceivers in fiber-optic equipment can pose dangers to personal safety. Make sure that
anyone who works with this HP equipment understands these dangers and follows safety procedures.
Make sure that the optical ports of every laser transceiver module are terminated with an optical
connector, a dust plug, or a cover.
Each fiber-optic interface in this Fibre Channel equipment contains a laser transceiver that is a Class
1 laser product. Each laser transceiver has an output of less than 70 microwatts. These Class 1 laser
products comply with EN60825-1:1994+A1+A2 and with sections 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 of
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.
Laser product label
In accordance with safety regulations, a label on each HP Fibre Channel product identifies the laser class
of the product, and the place and date of manufacture. The label appears on top of a Fibre Channel
tape drive and near the Fibre Channel connectors on a Fibre Channel tape library.
Fiber-optic cable installation
Follow these guidelines when you install fiber-optic cables:
1. Cable routing:
• Raised floor—You may install fiber-optic cables under a raised floor. Route them away from
any obstruction, such as existing cables or other equipment.
• Cable tray or raceway—Place the cables in position; do not pull them through the cable tray.
Route the cables away from sharp corners, ceiling hangers, pipes, and construction activity.
• Vertical rise length—Leave the cables on the shipping spool, and lower them from above; do
not pull the cables up from below. Use proper cable ties to secure the cable.
• General—Do not install fiber-optic cables on top of smoke detectors.
2. Cable management:
• Leave at least 4.6 m (15 ft) of cable at each end for future growth.
• Use strain reliefs to prevent the weight of the cable from damaging the connector.
• Review all information in this manual and in any related manuals about safely handling
fiber-optic cables.
3. Connector protection:
• Insert connectors carefully to prevent damage to the connector or fiber.
• Leave the connector’s protective cover in place until you are ready to make connections.
• Replace the connector’s protective cover when the connector is disconnected.
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