User's Guide
Quantum Safety Information
1. System, Safety, and Regulatory Information Guide (ENG) 5
installed as required by the vendor instructions for the SFP (or GBIC). The optical ports of the optical 
transceiver modules should be terminated with an optical connector, or with a dust plug.
Safety and the Power Connection
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WARNING: Always use properly grounded, unmodified electrical outlets and cables, capable of 
supplying the proper voltage and current.
Be aware of the ampere limit on any power supply or extension cables being used. The total ampere rating 
being pulled on a circuit by all devices combined should not exceed 80% of the maximum limit for the circuit.
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WARNING: The power outlet must be available near the unit and must be easily accessible.
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WARNING: Hold the AC power plug by the head when you pull it from the AC source outlet. Pulling on 
the cord can damage the internal wires.
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WARNING: When installing a hot-swappable power supply into your system, make sure that the 
power supply is fully installed before you connect power cables to it. When uninstalling a hot-swappable 
power supply from your system, unplug all power cables before you remove the power supply.
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WARNING: Whenever you are servicing the unit, completely power down the unit by turning off all 
power and unplugging all power cables. The power switch is not the main power disconnection device.
Safety and Service
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WARNING: All service actions appropriate to end-users are described in the product documentation. 
All other servicing should be referred to a Quantum-authorized service technician.
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WARNING: If your unit contains a battery, do not replace it with a different type of battery. Improperly 
installed batteries are an explosion hazard. Discard used batteries properly.
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WARNING: This product may contain multiple power cords. To avoid shock hazard, remove all power 
cords before servicing the unit.
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WARNING: If the system includes moving mechanical components, these components can cause 
serious injury. Such systems should be serviced only by a Quantum-authorized service technician, or 
as instructed in the product documentation.
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WARNING: Components located behind covers that are marked with the electrical shock symbol ( ) 
should be serviced only by a Quantum-authorized service technician.
Observe the following precautions when servicing your system:
 l Before beginning any service work, locate the main switches or power disconnection means. The main 
switch is often not on the front of the unit.










