Quantum LTO-2 LTO Cartridge Specifications, Mean Time to, Replace, Environmental Considerations

Chapter 5 Specifications

LTO Cartridge Specifications

Mean Time to	The mean time to replace (MTTR) is the average time required by a
Replace	qualified service technician to diagnose a defective drive and to install a
	replacement drive. The MTTR for LTO products is less than 0.5 hour (30
	minutes).
	The Quantum LTO drives are field-replaceable units. If a problem occurs
	with a subassembly or component in the drive, you should replace the
	entire unit. Return the drive to the factory in its original packaging.
	Contact your distributor, dealer, your computer system company or your
	Quantum sales representative to arrange the return.

LTO Cartridge Specifications

Environmental Considerations

Table 10 Environmental Tolerances

Table 10 lists the basic environmental tolerances for LTO Ultrium cartridges.

Specification	Value
Operating temperature	10°C to 40°C
Relative humidity	20% to 80%
Wet bulb temperature	26° C max
Max localized temperature-permanent tape damage	> 52°C

If during storage and/or transportation a cartridge has been exposed to conditions outside the above values, it must be conditioned before use in the operating environment. The conditioning shall be exposure to the operating environment for a time equal to, or greater than, the time away from the operating environment, up to a maximum of 24 hours. There shall be no deposit of moisture anywhere on or in the cartridge.

The stray magnetic field at any point on the tape shall not exceed 4000 A/m.

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