Chapter 3. Preparing the Library
Selecting an Appropriate Environment for the Library
Media and Hardware Environment
When planning the installation of your library, note that the library, drives and media must be maintained in a controlled environment. Environmental extremes cause erratic operation and possible failures. Choose an environmentally controlled location that is free of smoke and dust. Choose a location that is also temperature and humidity controlled.
Handle the library with the same care you would use with any computer or computer peripheral equipment. If the library is mounted in a rack, be sure that the temperature in the rack does not exceed the maximum ambient operating temperature of the library and that the library is well ventilated with adequate air flow at all times.
Library operating specifications are:
•Temperature: 41°F to 86°F (5°C to 30°C)
•Relative humidity: 20 percent to 80 percent
•Maximum wet bulb temperature: 77°F (25°C)
Caution: Before using any new media, condition the data cartridges by allowing the cartridges to reach ambient temperature for a time at least equal to the period during which it has been out of the operating environment (up to a maximum of 24 hours).
See Sony AIT Tape Drive Specifications on page 113 and Sony AIT Media Specifications on page 116 for additional information on drives and media.
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