Compaq StorageWorks TL881/TL891 Family MiniLibrary System Reference Guide (July 2000)

Tape Drives and Cartridges
F-7
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
Writer:
Bob Young
Project:
Compaq StorageWorks TL881/TL891 Family MiniLibrary System Reference Guide
Comments:
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127510-002
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m-appf Tape Drives and Cartridges.doc
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Transportation Guidelines
Keep within the following environmental guidelines as listed in Tables F-3
and F-4.
Table F-3
Unrecorded (Blank) Cartridges
Description Specification
Temperature
-10
°
F to 118
°
F (-23
°
C to 48
°
C)
Relative humidity 5% to 100%
Wet bulb temperature
Duration
48.8
°
F (26
°
C), maximum
10 consecutive days, maximum
Table F-4
Recorded Cartridges
Description Specification
Temperature
41
°
F to 89
°
F (5
°
C to 32
°
C)
Relative humidity 5% to 80%
Wet bulb temperature
48.8
°
F (26
°
C), maximum
Duration
30 years at 68
°
F (20
°
C) and 40% relative
humidity, non-condensing
Also, follow these guidelines:
■
Avoid mechanical stress that might distort the shape of cartridge, such
as dropping or bumping the cartridge.
■
Fit cartridges into a rigid container with adequate shock-absorbing
material. The container should have a clean interior and construction
that provides sealing to prevent invasion by dirt and/or water.
■
Mark the shipping container to clearly identify its correct orientation.
■
Avoid exposing cartridges to widely varying temperatures and/or
humidity whenever possible.