User Guide

Regulatory Notices: Dell™ PowerEdge™ Expandable RAID Controller 2/Si Installation Guide

FCC Notices (U.S. Only)

Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A. To determine which classification applies to your computer system, examine all FCC registration labels located on the bottom or back panel of your computer, on card-mounting brackets, and on the cards themselves. If any one of the labels carries a Class A rating, your entire system is considered to be a Class A digital device. If all labels carry either the Class B rating distinguished by either an FCC ID number or the FCC logo, ( ), your system is considered to be a Class B digital device.

Once you have determined your system's FCC classification, read the appropriate FCC notice. Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Computer Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment.

A Notice About Shielded Cables

Use only shielded cables for connecting peripherals to any Dell device to reduce the possibility of interference with radio and television reception. using shielded cables ensures that you maintain the appropriate FCC certification of this product. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell Computer Corporation.

Class B

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 manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with 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, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient the receiving antenna.
• Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on different branch circuits.

If necessary, consult a representative of Dell Computer corporation or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may find the following booklet helpful: FCC Interference Handbook, 1998, available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 054-000-00450-7. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undersired operation.

The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations:

• Product name: Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller 2/Single Channel Card
• Model number: S466
• Company name: Dell Computer Corporation

Regulatory Department
One Dell Way
Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA
512-338-4400

IC Notice (Canada Only)

Most Dell computer systems (and other Dell digital apparatus) are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of your computer (or other digital apparatus). A statement in the form of "IC Class A ICES-3" or "IC Class B ICES-3" will be located on one of these labels.

Note that Industry Canada regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Computer Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le Materiel Brouilleur du Canada.

EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)

This device belongs to Class B devices as described in EN 55022, unless it is specifically stated that it is a Class A device on the specification label. The following applies to devices in Class A of EN 55022 (radius of protection up to 30 meters). The user of the device is obliged to take all steps necessary to remove sources of interference to telecommunication or other devices.

Pokud nenÌ na typovÈm ötitku poËÌtaËe uvedeno, ûe spad· do t¯Ìdy A podle EN 55022, spad· automaticky do t¯Ìdy B podle EN 55022. Pro za¯ÌzenÌ za¯azen· do t¯Ìdy A (ochrannÈ p·smo 30m) podle EN 55022 platÌ n·sledujÌcÌ. Dojde-li k ruöenÌ telekomunikaËnÌch nebo jinych za¯ÌzenÌ, je uûivatel povinen provÈst takov· opat¯enÌ, aby ruöenÌ odstranil.

CE Notice

Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this Dell system to the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) directive of the European Community. Such marking is indicative that this Dell system meets or exceeds the following technical standards:

• EN 55022 — "Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment."
• EN 50082-1 — "Electromagnetic compatibility—Generic immunity standard Part 1: Residential, commercial, and light industry."
• IEC 801-2 — "Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial-process measurement and control equipment Part 2: Electrostatic discharge requirements." Severity level 3.
• IEC 801-3 — "Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial-process measurement and control equipment Part 3: Radiated electromagnetic field requirements." Severity level 2.
• IEC 801-4: "Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial-process measurement and control equipment Part 4: Electrical fast transient/burst requirements." Severity level 2.
• EN 60950: 1992 — Amd. 1:1993 + Amd. 2.1993 — "Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment."

A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the preceding standards has been made and is on file at Dell Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland.

VCCI Notice (Japan Only)

Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A.

To determine which classification applies to your computer system, examine the FCC classification on the registration labels located on the back panel of your computer, on card-mounting brackets, and on the cards themselves. If any one of the labels carries an FCC Class A designation, your entire system is considered to be VCCI Class A ITE. If all labels carry either an FCC Class B identification number or the FCC logo (FCC), your system is considered to be VCCI Class B ITE.

Class B ITE

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If this equipment is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.