Hitachi Ultrastar 15K450 (FC-AL) Hard Disk Drive Specification
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8.2 Storage requirements

8.2.1 Packaging

The drive or option kit must be heat-sealed in a moisture barrier bag with desiccant inside the bag supplied by Hitachi Global
Storage Technologies.

8.2.2 Storage time

Cumulative storage time in the package must not exceed one year. If a longer storage time is required, the drive must be
repackaged with new desiccant or moved to a climatically controlled environment.
After the drive is unpackaged, it must not remain inoperative for longer than six months.
8.3 Corrosion test
The hard disk drive shows no signs of corrosion inside or outside of the hard disk assembly and remains functional after being
exposed to a temperature of 50ºC and relative humidity of 90% for seven days.
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Temperature ('C)
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WetBuib=29.4'C
WetBuib=35.0'C
65'C/14%
55'C/15%
31'C/90%
36'C/95%