Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT320 User Manual - Page 37

The following tables provide the operating, non-operating, storage, and shipping environmental specifications for the tape drive. For long-term, trouble-free operation, use the tape drive in a clean, smoke-free environment. Table 8. Environmental Specifications Specification Operating Limits Wet Bulb Temperature Dry Bulb Temperature Range Temperature Gradient Relative Humidity Humidity Gradient Altitude Airflow Velocity 25°C (77°F) 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) 11°C (20°F)/hour (across range) 20% to 80% (non-condensing) 10% / hour Normal pressure from -500 feet to 10,000 feet; to 30,000 feet for temperatures within 15 ± 5°C 125 Linear Feet per Minute (LFM) measured directly in front of the bezel Non-Operating Limits (Power On; No Tape Loaded) 25°C (77°F) 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) 15°C (27°F)/hour (across range) 10% to 90% (non-condensing) 10% / hour Storage and Shipment Specifications Do not exceed the ambient storage and shipment environment limits shown in Table 9. (The specifications shown in the table are valid for both the internal and external tape drives.) Table 9. Storage and Shipment Specifications Description Storage (Unpacked or Packed) Shipping Dry Bulb Temperature -40°C to 66°C (-40°F to 150°F) -40°C to 66°C (-40°F to 150°F) Wet Bulb Temperature 46°C (114°F) 46°C (114°F) Temperature Gradient 20°C (36°F) /hr (across range) 20°C (36°F) /hr (across range) Relative Humidity 5 to 95% (non-condensing) 5 to 95% (non-condensing) Humidity Gradient 10%/hr 10%/hr Note that these specifications apply to the tape drive only. Media shipping specifications are listed in Recording Media Specifications. Particulate Contamination Limits Do not exceed the ambient operating environment particulate counts shown in Table 10. Table 10. Particulate Contamination Limits Particle Size (microns) 0.1 0.5 5.0 Number of Particles ≥ Particle Size per Cubic Meter 8.8 x 10E7 3.5 x 10E7 2.5 x 10E5 Number of Particles ≥ Particle Size per Cubic Foot 2.5 x 10E6 1.0 x 10E6 7.0 x 10E3 Recording Media Specifications Table 11 provides specifications for Super DLTtape I media. Table 12 provides operating, storage, and shipping environment limits for the DLTtape IV cartridges. Table 11. Super DLTtape I Media Specifications Description Width Magnetic Coating Length Coercivity Cartridge Dimensions Shelf Life Usage Cartridge Housing Color Specifications 0.5 in. 300 nm metal particle 1800 feet (1765 feet usable) 1800 Oe 4.1 in. x 4.1 in. x 1.0 in. 30 years min. @ 20°C & 40% RH (non-condensing) 1,000,000 passes (typical office/computer environment) Dark Green Table 12. DLTtape Media Operating and Storage Limits Temperature Relative Humidity Storage Conditions Temperature Relative Humidity Temperature Relative Humidity Maximum Wet Bulb Temperature Operating Conditions 10° to 40°C (50° to 104°F) 20% to 80% (non-condensing) With Data: 18° to 28°C (64° to 82°F) 40% to 60% (non-condensing) Shipping Conditions -18°C to 49°C (0°F to 120°F) 20 to 80% (non-condensing) 26°C (79°F) Without Data: 16° to 32°C (61° to 89°F) 20% to 80% (non-condensing)