Product Environment; Supported Servers, Operating Systems, And Software; Environmental Specifications - IBM TS3100 Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

Environmental Specifications

Table 1-11. Environmental Specifications
Temperature
Operating
Storage, without cartridges
Wet bulb, operating
Temperature shock immunity - maximum rate of change
Miscellaneous
Dust concentration
Altitude (operating)
Maximum acoustical noise sound power levels LwAd in bels
Humidity
Operating
Storage, without cartridges

Product Environment

The library is designed to operate in a general business environment.
The library meets the acoustical requirements for general business area category
2D. Category 2D states that the library should be installed a minimum of 4 m (13
ft.) from a permanent work station.
To allow for service access, install the library a minimum of 0.9 m (3 ft.) from all
obstacles.
The library is a precision computer peripheral. To ensure maximum longevity of
your library, locate the library away from dust, dirt, and airborne particulates:
v Keep the library away from high-traffic areas, especially if the floor is carpeted.
v Keep the library out of printer/copier rooms because of toner and paper dust.
v Keep the library away from moving air caused by doorways, open windows,
Ensure that the machine covers are always kept closed to minimize any
contamination from airborne particles.

Supported Servers, Operating Systems, and Software

The library is supported by a wide variety of servers (hosts), operating systems,
and adapters. These attachments can change throughout the life cycle of the
product.
To determine the latest supported attachments:
1. Visit the web at http://www.ibm.com/.
2. Point cursor at Support & downloads, then Support by product, then point
Carpeting harbors dust and people walking on the carpet can cause the carpet
fibers and the dust to become airborne.
Additionally, do not store paper supplies next to the library.
fans, and air conditioners.
and click System storage.
10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F)
-30° to 60° C (-22° to 140° F)
26° C (79.0° F) maximum
10° C (18° F) per hour
less than 200 microgram/cubic meter
2500 meters (8200 ft.) at 25°C ambient
6.6/6.8
15% to 80% RH non-condensing
10% to 90% RH non-condensing
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