The Octane workstation conforms to several national and international specifications and European Directives listed on the “Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity.” The CE insignia displayed on each device is an indication of conformity to the European requirements.
 | Caution: Your workstation has several governmental and third-party approvals, licenses, permits. Do not modify this product in any way that is not expressly approved by Silicon Graphics. If you do, you may lose these approvals and your governmental agency authority to operate this device. |
The model number, or CMN number, for the Octane workstation is on the system label on the back of the workstation. The system label is located at the top and middle of the workstation. See “Back View” for the location of your system label.
You need to know the CMN number for downloading the Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity from the World Wide Web. You also need to know the CMN number to determine the class of your Octane workstation. Match the CMN number on the back of your workstation with the CMN number on the Class A FCC Declaration of Conformance or Class B FCC Declaration of Conformance on the following pages. The model number for Class A begins “CMNB015A” and the model number for Class B begins “CMNB015B.”
A “Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity” is available on the World Wide Web. Look on your system (regulatory) label on the rear of your workstation to determine your CMN (model) number, which you need to identify your Declaration of Conformity. See “Back View” for the location of your system label.
To locate the information on the World Wide Web, enter the following in your Web browser location window:
http://www.sgi.com/compliance/index.html |
Follow the steps below for placement of upgrade regulatory labels.
If you received a system upgrade label, place it on the system label.
Face the back of the Octane workstation. The system label is located at the top center of the back of the workstation. See “Back View”.
Place the system upgrade label over the lower right portion of the system label, over the VCCI and SISPR 22 information.
If you received a regulatory label with a processor upgrade, place it on the label between the fan and PCI module, in the middle of the back of the workstation. See “Back View”.
Place the CPU upgrade label over “CPU Upgrade 1,” if it is the first CPU upgrade to the base system.
If the CPU upgrade is a second or third upgrade, place the label in the appropriate location; over “CPU Upgrade 2” or “CPU Upgrade 3.”
This equipment 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.
 | Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 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. |
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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
| Caution: The user is cautioned that changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. |
The following information applies to the workstation base configuration. Refer to the Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity for your workstation's specific classification, which may be different from the base configuration. For details, refer to “Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity” of this appendix.
This device complies with the Class A limits of 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 undesired operation.
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique német pas de perturbations radioélectriques dépassant les normes applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe A préscrites dans le Règlement sur les interferences radioélectriques établi par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.
This device complies with Class A electromagnetic emissions limits of C.I.S.P.R. Publication 22, Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment; and Japan's VCCI Class A limits.
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The equipment described in this guide generates and uses radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this guide, it can cause radio and television interference.
This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in an industrial or office installation. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. This system is not certified for home use.
You can determine whether your system is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the workstation or one of the peripherals. To tell if the interference is caused by one of the peripherals, try disconnecting one peripheral at a time to see if the interference stops. If it does, that peripheral is the cause of the interference.
If your workstation does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following suggestions:
Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
Move the workstation to one side or the other of the radio or television.
Move the workstation farther away from the radio or television.
Plug the workstation into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the radio or television. (That is, make certain the workstation and the radio or television are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.)
For additional information you can check the FCC Web site by entering the following address in your Web browser location window:
http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Compliance/WWW/tribook.html
The Octane workstation is FCC-compliant under test conditions that include the use of shielded cables between Octane and its peripherals. Your Octane workstation and any peripherals you purchase from Silicon Graphics have shielded cables. Shielded cables reduce the possibility of interference with radio, television, and other devices. If you use any cables that are not from Silicon Graphics, make sure they are shielded. Telephone cables do not need to be shielded.
The monitor cable supplied with your system uses additional filtering molded into the cable jacket to reduce radio frequency interference. Always use the cable supplied with your system. If your monitor cable becomes damaged, a replacement cable should be obtained from Silicon Graphics.
Silicon Graphics designs and tests its products to be immune to the effects of electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD is a source of electromagnetic interference and can cause problems ranging from data errors and lockups to permanent component damage.
It is important that while you are operating your Octane you keep all the covers and doors, including the plastics, in place. The shielded cables that came with the workstation and its peripherals should be installed correctly, with all thumbscrews fastened securely.
An ESD wrist strap is included with some products, such as memory and graphics upgrades. The wrist strap is used when installing these upgrades to prevent the flow of static electricity, and it should protect your system from ESD damage.
FCC Declaration of Conformance
Trade Name | Silicon Graphics, Inc. |
Product | Computer Graphics Workstation |
Model Number | CMNB015B |
Date of Conformance | 1/97 |
Responsible Party | Silicon Graphics, Inc. |
Address | 2011 North Shoreline Boulevard |
Telephone | (650) 933-1071 |
This equipment 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.
| Note: 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 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: |
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
| Caution: The user is cautioned that changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. |
The following information applies to the workstation base configuration. Refer to the Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity for your workstation's specific classification, which may be different from the base configuration. For details, refer to “Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity” of this appendix.
This device complies with the Class B limits of 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 undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique német pas de perturbations radioélectriques dépassant les normes applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe A préscrites dans le Règlement sur les interferences radioélectriques établi par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.
This device complies with Class B electromagnetic emissions limits of C.I.S.P.R. Publication 22, Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment; and Japan's VCCI Class B limits.
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The Octane workstation is FCC-compliant under test conditions that include the use of shielded cables between Octane and its peripherals. Your Octane workstation and any peripherals you purchase from Silicon Graphics have shielded cables. Shielded cables reduce the possibility of interference with radio, television, and other devices. If you use any cables that are not from Silicon Graphics, make sure they are shielded. Telephone cables do not need to be shielded.
The monitor cable supplied with your system uses additional filtering molded into the cable jacket to reduce radio frequency interference. Always use the cable supplied with your system. If your monitor cable becomes damaged, a replacement cable should be obtained from Silicon Graphics.
Silicon Graphics designs and tests its products to be immune to the effects of electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD is a source of electromagnetic interference and can cause problems ranging from data errors and lockups to permanent component damage.
It is important that while you are operating your Octane you keep all the covers and doors, including the plastics, in place. The shielded cables that came with the workstation and its peripherals should be installed correctly, with all thumbscrews fastened securely.
An ESD wrist strap is included with some products, such as memory and graphics upgrades. The wrist strap is used when installing these upgrades to prevent the flow of static electricity, and it should protect your system from ESD damage.