CHAPTER 7 SPECIFICATIONS

Vibration Specifications

Table 7-19lists the operating specifications that indicate the amount of vibration the tape drive can withstand while reading and writing data.

Table 7-19Vibration specifications

Random vibrationa applied during operation (reading and writing)

10 Hz to 500 Hz

PSD = 0.0005102 g2/Hz

Random vibrationb applied during non-operation (unpacked) and storage (in original packaging)

1 Hz to 400 Hz

Vibration applied during shipping (in original packaging)

ISTA Procedure 2A

Swept sine applied during non-operationcand operatingd

5 to 500 to 5 Hzc

10 to 500 Hzd

aA 0.5 Grms random vibration spectrum is applied to each of three orthogonal axes for a minimum of 30 minutes per axis.

bA 1.06 Grms random vibration spectrum is applied to each of three orthogonal axes for a minimum of 20 minutes per axis.

cThree sweeps at one octave per minute are applied to each axis at 0.75 g (peak) input.

dOne sweep at one-quarter octave per minute are applied to each axis at 0.5 g (peak) input.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR THE VXATAPE CARTRIDGES

Table 7-20summarizes the environmental requirements for the VXAtape cartridges. You should maintain the temperature and humidity at a steady level within these ranges, and also limit fluctuations in temperature and humidity.

Note: When a VXAtape is brought into the room where the VXA tape drive is located, allow the VXAtape to adjust to room temperature and humidity before using it.

Table 7-20Temperature and humidity specifications for the VXAtape cartridges

Specification

Storagea/

Transportinga

 

Nonoperating

 

 

 

 

 

Temperature range

+5°C to +32°C

–40°C to +45°C

 

(+41°F to +90°F)

(–40°F to +113°F)

 

 

 

Temperature variation

1°C per min; max. 20°C per hour

 

(2°F per min; max. 36°F per hour)

 

 

 

Relative humidity

20% to 60%

5% to 80%

 

non-condensing

non-condensing

 

 

 

60

 

PRODUCT MANUAL

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Tandberg Data VXA-320 (VXA-3) manual Vibration Specifications, Vibration applied during shipping in original packaging

VXA-320 (VXA-3) specifications

Tandberg Data VXA-320 (VXA-3) is a sophisticated backup solution designed for businesses seeking reliable data storage and backup capabilities. It is part of the renowned VXA series, heralded for its innovative approach to data archiving and its robust performance in diverse operating environments.

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