1.11 Agency certification
1.11.1 Safety certification
The ST9816AG is listed in accordance with UL 1950 and CSA C22.2
(950-M89) and meets all applicable sections of IEC 380, IEC 435,
IEC 950, VDE 0806/08.81 and EN 60950 as tested by TUV-Rheinland,
North America.
1.11.2 FCC verification
The ST9816AG is intended to be contained solely within a personal
computer or similar enclosure (not attached to an external device). As
such, each drive is considered to be a subassembly even when it is
individually marketed to the customer. As a subassembly, no Federal
Communications Commission authorization, verification or certification
of the device is required.
Seagate Technology, Inc. has tested this device in enclosures as de-
scribed above to ensure that the total assembly (enclosure, disc drive,
motherboard, power supply, etc.) does comply with the limits for a Class
B computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation with noncertified assemblies is likely to result in interference
with radio and television reception.
Radio and television interference. This equipment generates and
uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in strict
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interfer-
ence to radio and television reception.
This equipment is designed to provide reasonable protection against
such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause interference to radio or television, which
can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, you are
encouraged to try one or more of the following corrective measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna.
• Move the device to one side or the other of the radio or TV.
• Move the device farther away from the radio or TV.
• Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the receiver and
computer are on different branch outlets.
If necessary you should consult your dealer or an experienced ra-
dio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may find
helpful the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications
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