Temperature And Humidity; Thermocouple Location; Figure 2-2 Drive Base Casting Thermocouple Location - Western Digital caviar blue xl500s Technical Reference Manual

XL500S
2.5.2
Temperature & Humidity
Operating ambient temperature
Max base casting temperature
S.M.A.R.T. temperature value
Humidity
Thermal Gradient
Humidity Gradient
Non-operating Temperature
Humidity
Thermal Gradient
Humidity Gradient
1
Ambient temperature is defined as the temperature of the environment immediately surrounding the drive. The
system environment must allow sufficient air flow to limit maximum surface temperatures as defined.
2
See Figure 2-2. Actual drive case temperature should be below 65°C and within the 0-60°C operating ambient
temperature.
2.5.3
Figure 2-2. Drive Base Casting Thermocouple Location
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Temperature and Humidity

1
0°C to 60°C
2
65°C
reported within ±3°C
5-95% RH non-condensing
37.7°C (maximum wet bulb)
20°C/hour (maximum)
20%/hour (maximum)
-40°C to 70°C
5-95% RH non-condensing
33°C (maximum wet bulb)
30°C/hour (maximum)
20%/hour (maximum)

Thermocouple Location

Component
Drive base casting
RELEASED 10/21/10 (WD CONFIDENTIAL)
Specifications
Location
#1, Figure 2-2
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