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OISE
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RIVE
The power specifications for the external tape drive include both the
requirements for the tape drive and the enclosure components.
Power Supply
The external tape drive uses an internal switching power supply. You do not
need to change any input settings. The power supply automatically adjusts for
changes in voltages and frequency within the specified range. Table 8-10 lists
the general specifications for the power supply.
Power Consumption
Table 8-11 provides power consumption specifications.
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COUSTIC
N
OISE
Table 8-12 shows the acoustic noise levels of the internal tape drive.
Table 8-10 Power supply specifications (external model)
Type 40 watts, switching
Efficiency 70% minimum
Input voltage
a
a
Autoswitching input selection; no user selection required.
90 – 276 VAC
Frequency 47 – 63 Hz
Table 8-11 AC power consumption (external model)
AC input current 1 amp @ 115 VAC
0.6 amp @ 230 VAC
AC inrush current 25 amps @ 115 VAC
50 amps @ 230 VAC
Table 8-12 Acoustic noise specifications (internal drive)
Operating Mode L
pA
a
a
The average A-weighted sound pressure level over the frequency range 5 Hz – 12.5 kHz.
Powered on, idle, read, or write 40 L
p A
High-speed search or rewind (up to 2-minute duration) 42 L
p A