User's Guide


Appendix G. Notices

This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.

IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property right may be used instead. However, it is the user's responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any non-IBM product, program, or service.

IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering the subject matter in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents. You can send license inquiries, in writing, to:

IBM Director of Licensing
IBM Corporation
North Castle Drive
Armonk, NY 10504-1785
U.S.A.

For license inquiries regarding double-byte (DBCS) information, contact the IBM Intellectual Property Department in your country or send inquiries, in writing, to:

IBM World Trade Asia Corporation
Licensing
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Tokyo 106, Japan

The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any other country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply to you.

This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. IBM may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice.

Any references in this information to non-IBM Web sites are provided for convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.

Information concerning non-IBM products was obtained from the suppliers of those products, their published announcements or other publicly available sources. IBM has not tested those products and cannot confirm the accuracy of performance, compatibility or any other claims related to non-IBM products. Questions on the capabilities of non-IBM products should be addressed to the suppliers of those products.

This information is for planning purposes only. The information herein is subject to change before the products described become available.


Trademarks

The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both:
IBM
Alert on LAN
AIX
HelpCenter
Nways
Operating System/2
OS/2
Wake on LAN

Tivoli and TME are trademarks of Tivoli Systems Inc. in the United States, other countries, or both.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

Intel and LANDesk are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

Other company, product and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.


Safety Information

2wira028 Danger: Before you begin to install this product, read the safety information in Caution: Safety Information--Read This First, SD21-0030. This booklet describes safe procedures for cabling and plugging in electrical equipment.

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2wira028 Gevaar: Voordat u begint met de installatie van dit produkt, moet u eerst de veiligheidsinstructies lezen in de brochure PAS OP! Veiligheidsinstructies--Lees dit eerst, SD21-0030. Hierin wordt beschreven hoe u electrische apparatuur op een veilige manier moet bekabelen en aansluiten.

2wira028 Perigo: Antes de começar a instalar este produto, leia as informações de segurança contidas em Cuidado: Informações Sobre Segurança--Leia Isto Primeiro, SD21-0030. Esse folheto descreve procedimentos de segurança para a instalação de cabos e conexões em equipamentos elétricos.

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2wira028 Fare! Før du installerer dette produkt, skal du læse sikkerhedsforskrifterne i NB: Sikkerhedsforskrifter--Læs dette først SD21-0030. Vejledningen beskriver den fremgangsmåde, du skal bruge ved tilslutning af kabler og udstyr.

2wira028 Gevaar Voordat u begint met het installeren van dit produkt, dient u eerst de veiligheidsrichtlijnen te lezen die zijn vermeld in de publikatie Caution: Safety Information - Read This First, SD21-0030. In dit boekje vindt u veilige procedures voor het aansluiten van elektrische appratuur.

2wira028 VAARA: Ennen kuin aloitat tämän tuotteen asennuksen, lue julkaisussa Varoitus: Turvaohjeet--Lue tämä ensin, SD21-0030, olevat turvaohjeet. Tässä kirjasessa on ohjeet siitä, miten sähkölaitteet kaapeloidaan ja kytketään turvallisesti.

2wira028 Danger : Avant d'installer le présent produit, consultez le livret Attention : Informations pour la sécurité -- Lisez-moi d'abord, SD21-0030, qui décrit les procédures à respecter pour effectuer les opérations de câblage et brancher les équipements électriques en toute sécurité.

2wira028 Vorsicht: Bevor mit der Installation des Produktes begonnen wird, die Sicherheitshinweise in Achtung: Sicherheitsinformationen--Bitte zuerst lesen, IBM Form SD21-0030 lesen. Diese Veröffentlichung beschreibt die Sicherheitsvorkehrungen für das Verkabeln und Anschließen elektrischer Geräte.

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2wira028 Vigyázat: Mielôtt megkezdi a berendezés üzembe helyezését, olvassa el a Caution: Safety Information-- Read This First, SD21-0030 könyvecskében leírt biztonsági információkat. Ez a könyv leírja, milyen biztonsági intézkedéseket kell megtenni az elektromos berendezés huzalozásakor illetve csatlakoztatásakor.

2wira028 Pericolo: prima di iniziare l'installazione di questo prodotto, leggere le informazioni relative alla sicurezza riportate nell'opuscolo Attenzione: Informazioni di sicurezza -- Prime informazioni da leggere in cui sono descritte le procedure per il cablaggio ed il collegamento di apparecchiature elettriche.

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2wira028 Fare: Før du begynner å installere dette produktet, må du lese sikkerhetsinformasjonen i Advarsel: Sikkerhetsinformasjon -- Les dette først, SD21-0030 som beskriver sikkerhetsrutinene for kabling og tilkobling av elektrisk utstyr.

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2wira028 Perigo: Antes de iniciar a instalação deste produto, leia as informações de segurança Cuidado: Informações de Segurança -- Leia Primeiro, SD21-0030. Este documento descreve como efectuar, de um modo seguro, as ligações eléctricas dos equipamentos.

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2wira028 Peligro: Antes de empezar a instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad en Atención: Información de Seguridad -- Lea Esto Primero, SD21-0030. Este documento describe los procedimientos de seguridad para cablear y enchufar equipos eléctricos.

2wira028 Varning -- livsfara: Innan du börjar installera den här produkten bör du läsa säkerhetsinformationen i dokumentet Varning: Säkerhetsföreskrifter-- Läs detta först, SD21-0030. Där beskrivs hur du på ett säkert sätt ansluter elektrisk utrustning.

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Telecommunications Safety Requirements in the United Kingdom

This IBM product is made to high safety standards. It complies inherently with telecommunications safety standard BS 6301. It is not designed to provide protection from excessive voltages appearing externally at its interfaces. Therefore, when this product is connected to a public telecommunications network via any other equipment, and you connect to this product items not supplied by IBM United Kingdom Ltd., you must comply with mandatory telecommunications safety requirements.

Statement of Compliance with the United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984

This apparatus is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connections to the public telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom.


Electronic Emission Notices for STP Media

The following notices for STP media apply to the IBM High-Speed 100/16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter (PN 34L5201) when using shielded twisted-pair cable media or when using unshielded twisted-pair cable and a shielded power cord.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

IBM High-Speed 100/16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter (PN 34L5201)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 or 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:

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not 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:
International Business Machines Corporation
New Orchard Road
Armonk, NY 10504
Telephone: 1-919-543-2193



FCC logo



Tested to Comply
With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement

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

Avis de conformité aux normes d'Industrie Canada

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

European Norm (EN) Statement

This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to reduce the potential for causing interference to radio and TV communications and to other electrical or electronic equipment. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors.

Hinweis zur Elektromagnetischen Verträeglichkeit (EMVG)

Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem deutschen EMVG vom 9. Nov. 92 das EG-Konformitätszeichen zu führen.

Der Aussteller der Konformitätserklärung ist die
IBM UK Ltd
PO Box 30
Spango Valley,
Greenock,
Scotland PA16 0AH.

Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Bedingungen der EN 55022 Klasse B.

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement

This product is a Class B Information Technology Equipment and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Technology Equipment (VCCI). This product is aimed to be used in a domestic environment. When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read the instructions for correct handling.



Japanese VCCI Class B PC-size


Electronic Emission Notices for UTP Media

In order to be compliant with FCC Class B, EN55022 Class B, and VCCI Class B emissions standards, as stated in Electronic Emission Notices for STP Media when using this adapter with UTP cabling, you MUST use a shielded power cord as described in "Power Cord Notices for UTP Media" to attach your PC to the AC outlet. Otherwise, the following statements apply for this adapter.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 or the FCC Rules. These limits are design to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not 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.

Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement

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

Avis de conformité aux normes d'Industrie Canada

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

European Norm (EN) Statement

This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.

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.

Operation of this product in a domestic/residential environment may cause radio interference, which the user may be required to take measures to suppress.

Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG) vom 30. August 1995 (bzw. der EMC EG Richlinie 89/336).

Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen.

Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraph 5 des EMVG ist die IBM Deutschland Informationssysteme GmbH, 70548 Stuttgart.

Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraph 3 Abs. (2) 2:
Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 50082-1 und EN 55022 Klasse A.

EN 55022 Klasse A Geräte müssen mit folgendem Warnhinweis versehen werden: "Warnung: dies ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen."

EN 50082-1 Hinweis: "Wird dieses Gerät in einer industriellen Umgebung betrieben (wie in EN 50082-2 festgelegt), dann kann es dabei eventuell gestört werden. In solch einem Fall ist der Abstand bzw. die Abschirmung zu der industriellen Störquelle zu vergrößern."

Anmerkung: Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Geräte, wie in den IBM Handbüchern angegeben, zu installieren und zu betreiben.

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement

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. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.



Japanese VCCI Class 1 PC-size

Power Cord Notices for UTP Media

When using the adapter in a Class B environment with UTP cable media, you must use a shielded power cord to attach your PC to the AC outlet in order to be Class B compliant.

Shielded power cords used in the United States and Canada are listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). Always purchase a shielded power cord with the UL or CSA rating located on the packaging or power cord itself. These shielded power cords are readily available at your local electronic distributors. IBM makes the shielded power cord PN 6952304 available through your IBM Marketing Representative for use at 115 volts in the United States and Canada. If purchasing other than the IBM PN, use a UL-listed or CSA-certified shielded power cord consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, type SVT or SJT, three-conductor line cord, a maximum of 15 feet in length, and a NEMA WD-1 5-15P type attachment plug rated at 15 amperes, 125 volts.

For PCs intended to be operated at 230 volts in the United States and Canada, use IBM shielded line cord PN 1838578, available through your IBM Marketing Representative or purchase a UL-listed or CSA-certified line cord consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, type SVT or SJT, three-conductor cord, a maximum or 15 feet in length, and a NEMA WD-1 6-15P type attachment plug rated at 15 amperes, 250 volts.

For all PCs intended to be operated at 230 volts outside the United States and Canada, use the shielded line cord specific to your country as shown in the following table. These shielded power cords are available through your country IBM Marketing Representative.

Table 12. Power Cords Listed by Country
IBM Power Cord Part Number Used in These Countries
13F9948 Argentina, Australia, China (PRC), New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Uruguay, Western Samoa
13F9988 Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Austria, Belgium, Benin, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Rep., Chad, Chech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macau, Malagasy, Mali, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Monaco, Morocco, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Niger, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Senegal, Slovakia, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, former USSR, Vietnam, former Yugoslavia, Zaire, Zimbabwe
14F0006 Denmark
14F0024 Bangladesh, Burma, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka
14F0042 Antigua, Bahrain, Brunei, Channel Islands, Cyprus, Dubai, Fiji, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Ireland, Kenya, Kuwait, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Nepal, Nigeria, Polynesia, Qatar, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom, Yemen, Zambia
14F0060 Liechtenstein, Switzerland
14F0078 Chile, Ethiopia, Italy, Libya, Somalia
14F0096 Israel
1838578 Thailand
6952304 (115v usage)
1838579 (230v usage)
Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Korea (South), Liberia, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Taiwan, Trinidad (West Indies), United States of America, Venezuela


Taiwanese Emission Notice for All Cable Types



Taiwanese Class A Warning Statement


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 You may not transfer possession of this copy to any third party.

The label on documentation must also include the words:

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Statement of Limited Warranty
The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you originally purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or an IBM authorized reseller. The term "Machine" means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them. Machines are subject to these terms only if purchased in the United States or Puerto Rico, or Canada, and located in the country of purchase. If you have any questions, contact IBM or your reseller.

 

Machine   IBM High-Speed 100/16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter

Warranty Period*   Lifetime

*Elements and accessories are warranted for three months. Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information.


Production Status

 

Each Machine is manufactured from new parts, or new and serviceable used parts (which perform like new parts). In some cases, the Machine may not be new and may have been previously installed. Regardless of the Machine's production status, IBM's warranty terms apply.


The IBM Warranty

 

IBM warrants that each Machine 1) is free from defects in materials and workmanship and 2) conforms to IBM's Official Published Specifications. IBM calculates the expiration of the warranty period from the Machine's Date of Installation. The date on your receipt is the Date of Installation, unless IBM or your reseller informs you otherwise.

During the warranty period, IBM or your reseller will provide warranty service under the type of service designated for the Machine and will manage and install engineering changes that apply to the Machine. IBM or your reseller will specify the type of service.

For a feature, conversion, or upgrade, IBM or your reseller may require that the Machine on which it is installed be 1) the designated, serial-numbered Machine and 2) at an engineering-change level compatible with the feature, conversion, or upgrade. Some of these transactions (called "Net-Priced" transactions) may include additional parts and associated replacement parts that are provided on an exchange basis. All removed parts become the property of IBM and must be returned to IBM.

Replacement parts assume the remaining warranty of the parts they replace.

If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, IBM in its sole discretion will repair, replace it (with a Machine that is at least functionally equivalent), or refund the purchase price. To obtain coverage under the warranty you may be required to present proof of purchase.

This warranty is non-transferable by the end-user customer.


Warranty Service

 

To obtain warranty service for the Machine, you should contact your reseller or call IBM. In the United States, call IBM at 1-800-772-2227 In Canada, call IBM at 1-800-565-3344. You may be required to present proof of purchase.

Depending on the Machine, the service may be 1) a "Repair" service at your location (called "On-site") or at one of IBM's or a reseller's service locations (called "Carry-in") or 2) an "Exchange" service, either On-site or Carry-in.

When a type of service involves the exchange of a Machine or part, the item IBM or your reseller replaces becomes its property and the replacement becomes yours. The replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to the item replaced.

It is your responsibility to:

  1. obtain authorization from the owner (for example, your lessor) to have IBM or your reseller service a Machine that you do not own;
  2. where applicable, before service is provided --
    1. follow the problem determination, problem analysis, and service request procedures that IBM or your reseller provide,
    2. secure all programs, data, and funds contained in a Machine,
    3. inform IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine's location, and
    4. for a Machine with exchange service, remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service. Also, the Machine must be free of any legal obligations or restrictions that prevent its exchange; and
  3. be responsible for loss of, or damage to, a Machine in transit when you are responsible for the transportation charges.


Extent of Warranty

 

IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a Machine.

Misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, improper maintenance by you, or failure caused by a product for which IBM is not responsible may void the warranties.

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  1. bodily injury (including death), and damage to real property and tangible personal property; and
  2. the amount of any other actual loss or damage, up to the greater of $100,000 or the charge for the Machine that is the subject of the claim.

Under no circumstances is IBM liable for any of the following:

  1. third-party claims against you for losses or damages (other than those under the first item listed above);
  2. loss of, or damage to, your records or data; or
  3. economic consequential damages (including lost profits or savings) or incidental damages, even if IBM is informed of their possibility.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.


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