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