IBM RS/6000 7025 manual Environmental Considerations for 4-mm Data Cartridges, Ranges

Environmental Considerations for 4-mm Data Cartridges

Information in this section describes operating and storage conditions including temperature, relative humidity, and maximum wet bulb data.

Attention: The	manufacturer has	specified a set of temperature and					humidity
ranges in which the 4-mm data		cartridge can		operate with		ease.	Only	regular
cleaning procedures, as described in			“Cleaning	the Tape	Path	on the 4.0GB 4-mm
Tape Drive” on page 2-41 are required when operating					the	cartridge		within	this
range. The risk of possible data loss is increased if					4-mm tape		cartridges		are
operated, stored, or shipped		outside	the temperature		or	humidity	ranges shown i
the following	table.

Before using a cartridge, always let it adjust (acclimate) to the operating environment. Do this by placing the cartridge with its container in the operating environment for as long as it has been away from this environment or for 24 hours whichever is less.

Acclimation is necessary for any data cartridge that

has been

exposed to a di

humidity environment or

a temperature

change of

11°C

or

20°F or

more.

Operating

Ranges

Storage

Shipping

Temperature

16°C

to

32°C

5°C

to

32°C

-40°C

to

52°C

(60°F

to

90°F)

(40°F

to 90°F)

(-40°F to

125°F)

Relative Humidity

20

to 80%

20

to

80%

5 to

80%

(non-condensing)

Maximum Wet Bulb

26°C

(79°F)

26°C

(79°F)

26°C

(79°F)

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