activity is required, the drive makes a transition to Standby mode. In both Idle and Standby mode, the drive accepts all commands and returns to Active mode when disc access is necessary.

2.10Environmental specifications

2.10.1Ambient temperature

Ambient temperature is defined as the temperature of the environment immediately surrounding the drive. Actual drive case temperature should not exceed 69°C (156°F) within the operating ambient conditions.

Above 1,000 feet (305 meters), the maximum temperature is derated linearly to 112°F (44°C) at 10,000 feet (3,048 meters).

Operating:

0° to 60°C (32° to 140°F)

 

 

Nonoperating:

–40° to 70°C (–40° to 158°F)

 

 

2.10.2Temperature gradient

Operating:

20°C per hour (68°F per hour max), without condensation

 

 

Nonoperating:

30°C per hour (86°F per hour max)

 

 

2.10.3Humidity

2.10.3.1Relative humidity

Operating:

5% to 90% noncondensing (30% per hour max)

 

 

Nonoperating:

5% to 95% noncondensing (30% per hour max)

 

 

2.10.3.2Wet bulb temperature

Operating:

33°C (91.4°F max)

 

 

Nonoperating:

40.0°C (104°F max)

 

 

2.10.4Altitude

Operating:

–60.96 m to 3,048 m (–200 ft to 10,000+ ft)

 

 

Nonoperating:

–60.96 m to 12,192 m (–200 ft to 40,000+ ft)

 

 

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Seagate ST3160023A, 7200.7 Plus, ST3120022A, ST3120026A, ST3160021A, ST380011A, ST380013A manual Environmental specifications

ST360014A, 7200.7 Plus, ST3120026A, ST3120022A, ST380011A specifications

The Seagate ST380011A, ST3160021A, ST340014A, ST3120026A, and ST380013A are notable hard disk drives from Seagate’s extensive lineup, each designed for reliability and performance in various computing environments. With a blend of technologies and specifications, these drives cater to a variety of storage needs.

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