Contents

Technician notes ...........................................................................................................................

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Warnings, cautions, and notes....................................................................................................................

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Where to go for additional help..................................................................................................................

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HP contact information .....................................................................................................................

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Introduction..................................................................................................................................

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Overview .................................................................................................................................................

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LED indicators...........................................................................................................................................

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Installing an adapter .....................................................................................................................

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Installation overview ..................................................................................................................................

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Preventing electrostatic discharge ................................................................................................................

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Installing an adapter in a server ..................................................................................................................

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Installing a low profile bracket ....................................................................................................................

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Specifications.............................................................................................................................

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CX4 Twin-axial cable...............................................................................................................................

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General specifications .............................................................................................................................

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Compliance............................................................................................................................................

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Power and environmental specifications .....................................................................................................

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CX4 connector pinout description..............................................................................................................

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Regulatory compliance notices .....................................................................................................

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Regulatory compliance identification numbers .............................................................................................

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Class A equipment ..................................................................................................................................

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Modifications..........................................................................................................................................

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Cables...................................................................................................................................................

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Canadian notice .....................................................................................................................................

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Japanese class A notice ...........................................................................................................................

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Korean regulatory notice ..........................................................................................................................

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BSMI notice ............................................................................................................................................

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Laser compliance ....................................................................................................................................

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Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union.........................................

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Electrostatic discharge.................................................................................................................

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Preventing electrostatic discharge ..............................................................................................................

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Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge..................................................................................

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Acronyms and abbreviations........................................................................................................

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Index.........................................................................................................................................

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