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The following tables provide the operating, non-operating, storage, and shipping environmental specifications for the tape drive. For long-term, trouble-free operation, use the
tape drive in a clean, smoke-free environment.
Table 8. Environmental Specifications
Specification
25°C (77°F)
Wet Bulb Temperature
Dry Bulb Temperature Range
10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
Temperature Gradient
11°C (20°F)/hour (across range)
Relative Humidity
20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Humidity Gradient
10% / hour
Altitude
Normal pressure from -500 feet to 10,000 feet; to 30,000 feet for temperatures within 15 ± 5°C
Airflow Velocity
125 Linear Feet per Minute (LFM) measured directly in front of the bezel
Storage and Shipment Specifications
Do not exceed the ambient storage and shipment environment limits shown in Table 9. (The specifications shown in the table are valid for both the internal and external tape
drives.)
Table 9. Storage and Shipment Specifications
Description
Dry Bulb Temperature
Wet Bulb Temperature
Temperature Gradient
Relative Humidity
Humidity Gradient
Note that these specifications apply to the tape drive only. Media shipping specifications are listed in
Particulate Contamination Limits
Do not exceed the ambient operating environment particulate counts shown in Table 10.
Table 10. Particulate Contamination Limits
Particle Size
Number of Particles ≥ Particle Size per
(microns)
0.1
8.8 x 10E7
0.5
3.5 x 10E7
5.0
2.5 x 10E5
Recording Media Specifications
Table 11 provides specifications for Super DLTtape I media. Table 12 provides operating, storage, and shipping environment limits for the DLTtape IV cartridges.
Table 11. Super DLTtape I Media Specifications
Description
Width
Magnetic Coating
Length
Coercivity
Cartridge Dimensions
Shelf Life
Usage
Cartridge Housing Color
Table 12. DLTtape Media Operating and Storage Limits
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Storage Conditions
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Maximum Wet Bulb Temperature
Operating Limits
Storage (Unpacked or Packed)
-40°C to 66°C (-40°F to 150°F)
46°C (114°F)
20°C (36°F) /hr (across range)
5 to 95% (non-condensing)
10%/hr
Number of Particles ≥ Particle Size per
Cubic Meter
2.5 x 10E6
1.0 x 10E6
7.0 x 10E3
0.5 in.
300 nm metal particle
1800 feet (1765 feet usable)
1800 Oe
4.1 in. x 4.1 in. x 1.0 in.
30 years min. @ 20°C & 40% RH (non-condensing)
1,000,000 passes (typical office/computer environment)
Dark Green
Operating Conditions
10° to 40°C (50° to 104°F)
20% to 80% (non-condensing)
With Data:
18° to 28°C (64° to 82°F)
40% to 60% (non-condensing)
Shipping Conditions
-18°C to 49°C (0°F to 120°F)
20 to 80% (non-condensing)
26°C (79°F)
-40°C to 66°C (-40°F to 150°F)
46°C (114°F)
20°C (36°F) /hr (across range)
5 to 95% (non-condensing)
10%/hr
Recording Media
Specifications.
Cubic Foot
Specifications
Without Data:
16° to 32°C (61° to 89°F)
20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-Operating Limits
(Power On; No Tape Loaded)
25°C (77°F)
10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
15°C (27°F)/hour (across range)
10% to 90% (non-condensing)
10% / hour
Shipping
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