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ECEMBER
2003 VXA-2
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E
NVIRONMENTAL
S
PECIFICATIONS
E
NVIRONMENTAL
C
ONDITIONS FOR THE
VXA
TAPE
C
ARTRIDGES
Table 8-20 summarizes the environmental requirements for the VXAtape
cartridges. You should maintain the temperature and humidity at a steady
level within these ranges, and also limit fluctuations in temperature and
humidity.
Note: When a VXAtape is brought into the room where the VXA drive is located,
allow the VXAtape to adjust to room temperature and humidity before
using it.
Table 8-20 Temperature and humidity specifications for the VXAtape cartridges
Specification
Storage
a
/
Nonoperating
Transporting
a
a
The cartridge is in its original packaging. When the cartridge is moved from a cooler storage environment
to a warmer operating environment, it must acclimate in its packaging for 24 hours to prevent damage
from condensation.
Temperature range +5°C to +32°C
(+41°F to +90°F)
–40°C to +45°C
(–40°F to +113°F)
Temperature variation 1°C per min; max. 20°C per hour
(2°F per min; max. 36°F per hour)
Relative humidity 20% to 60%
non-condensing
5% to 80%
non-condensing
Wet bulb 26°C (79°F) max.
Altitude –304.8 to +3,048 m
(–1,000 to +10,000 ft)
–304.8 to 12,192 m
(–1,000 to 40,000 ft)