
C-1
Environmental Specifications
C
C.1 Environmental Requirements
Table C-1 Temperature Limits
Operating
1
1. The 1/2-inch front load tape drive has a maximum temperature limit of 86
°
F (30
°
C).
Non-operating
US
Metric
US
Metric
Recommended range
50
°
–104
°
F
10
°
–40
°
C
50
°
–140
°
F
10
°
–60
°
C
Minimum temperature
50
°
F at 20%
RH
10
°
C at 20%
RH
–4
°
F
–20
°
C
Maximum temperature
104°
F at
20% RH
40
°
C at 20%
RH
140°
F
60
°
C
Maximum gradient
<27
°
F/hr,
<30%
RH/hr
<15
°
C/hr,
<30%
RH/hr
<27
°
F/hr,
<30%
RH/hr
<15
°
C/hr,
<30%
RH/hr
Dwells at extremes
8 hours
8 hours
24 hours
24 hours