Communications regulations

FCC notices (U.S. only)

Network Appliance devices are designed for a CFR 47 (Code Federal Regulations) Part 15 Class A environment.

The FCC and Network Appliance guarantee the user’s rights to operate this equipment only if the user complies with the following rules and regulations:

Install and operate this equipment in accordance with the specifications and instructions in this guide.
Modify this equipment only in the ways specified by Network Appliance.
Use shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with applicable emissions standards.
If the system has nine or more Fibre Channel disk shelves, install the system in two or three NetApp System Cabinets to maintain performance within Part 15 of CFR 47 regulations.

Compliance with Part 15 of CFR 47

This equipment has been tested and found compliant with Part 15 of the CFR 47 rules for Class A digital devices. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection from interference to electronics equipment operated in a commercial environment.

Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions:

This device cannot cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Compliance with ICES-003

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Compliance with EN regulations

Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this Network Appliance device to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union. Such marking is indicative that this Network Appliance device meets technical standards.

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Bureau of Standards, Metrology, and Inspections notice (BSMI, Taiwan only)

Translation of the BSMI notice:

Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI, Japan)

Translation of the VCCI-A notice:

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. If such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.