Safety Certification
Test Objective:
Verify that the product, which is an internal subassembly of an end-user product with no direct connection
to external I/O or power, meets applicable safety standards when installed in a representative host
system. This is done by verifying that the product, in the system, complies with the appropriate limits for
UL, CE mark, and TUV Nord. Applicable limits are found in UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, and EN60950-1.
Test Description:
Drives are tested by Underwriter Laboratories (UL) for the UL file E106814.
Testing is performed with the drive installed in representative host system. The drive performs random
write/read/compare operations on blocks of data using random zones and heads. The drive is monitored
for correct operation throughout the testing.
Samples of the subject product are tested by UL in accordance with the requirements of UL 60950-1,
:2005 (2nd Edition); Am 1:2009. All test results should be acceptable per the requirements of the
Standard.
Samples of the subject product are tested by TUV in accordance with the requirements of TUV 60950-1:
2005, modified + Cor.:2006 + A1:2009 modified. All test results should be acceptable per the
requirements of the Standard.
Pass/Fail Criteria:
Pass
Product:
Applicable to Model Numbers: Video 3.5 HDD, NAS HDD
Conclusion:
The product family passed the above test with a comfortable margin. Due to the similarities in Video 3.5
HDD, NAS HDD, it was only necessary to test one model in order to pass for all models.
Agency
Standard
Conclusion Approved to Bear
Agency’s Mark
UL 60950-1
Compliance with UL IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition); Am
1:2009
EN60950-1,
IEC 60950-1
Compliance with EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+
A12:2011
Compliance with IEC 60950-1: 2005, modified + Cor.:2006 +
A1:2009 modified
