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Specification, Operating, Storage, Transporting

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Table B-4. Temperature and humidity specifications for the tape cartridge (continued) Specification Operatinga, b Storagea/nonoperating Transportingc Wet bulb 26°C (79°F) max. Altitude -304.8 to +3,048 m -304.8 to +12,192 m (-1,000 to +10,000 ft) (-1,000 to +40,000 ft) a The cartridge temperature and humidity must be stabilized in the specified environment for at least 24 hours. b Temperature measurements are made in the tape path. c The cartridge is in its original packaging. When the cartridge is moved from a cooler storage environment to a warmer operating environment, it must acclimate in its packaging for 24 hours to prevent damage from condensation. Note: When a VXA tape is brought into the room where the drive is located, allow the VXA tape to adjust to room temperature and humidity before using it. Appendix B. Product specifications B-3

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Table B-4. Temperature and humidity specifications for the tape cartridge (continued)
Specification
Operating
a, b
Storage
a
/nonoperating
Transporting
c
Wet bulb
26°C (79°F)
max.
Altitude
-304.8 to +3,048 m
(-1,000 to +10,000 ft)
-304.8 to +12,192 m
(-1,000 to +40,000 ft)
a
The cartridge temperature and humidity must be stabilized in the specified environment
for at least 24 hours.
b
Temperature measurements are made in the tape path.
c
The cartridge is in its original packaging. When the cartridge is moved from a cooler
storage environment to a warmer operating environment, it must acclimate in its
packaging for 24 hours to prevent damage from condensation.
Note:
When a VXA tape is brought into the room where the drive is located, allow
the VXA tape to adjust to room temperature and humidity before using it.
Appendix B. Product specifications
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