Quantum LTO-9 HH SAS User Manual

Chapter 5: Media
Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges
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Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape
Cartridges
Before you use a tape cartridge, acclimate it to the operating
environment to prevent condensation in the drive (the time will vary,
depending on the environmental extremes to which the cartridge was
exposed).
The best storage container for the cartridges (until they are opened) is
the original shipping container. The plastic wrapping prevents dirt from
accumulating on the cartridges and partially protects them from
humidity changes.
When you ship a cartridge, place it in its jewel case or in a sealed,
moisture-proof bag to protect it from moisture, contaminants, and
physical damage. Ship the cartridge in a shipping container that has
enough packing material to cushion the cartridge and prevent it from
moving within the container.
Table 8
on page 78 gives the environment for operating, storing, and
shipping LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridges.
Table 8 Environment for
operating, storing, and
shipping LTO media
Environmental Specifications
Environmental
Factor Recommended
1
Allowed
2
Shipping
3
Dry bulb temperature 15 to 25°C
(59 to 77°F)
15 to 35°C
(59 to 95°F)
-23to 49°C
(-9 to 120°F)
Relative humidity
(non-condensing)
20 to 50% 20 to 80% 5 to 80%
Maximum
temperature change
5% per hour 5% per hour N/A
Maximum humidity
change
5°C per hour 5°C per hour N/A

Quantum LTO-9 HH SAS Specifications

General

Brand	Quantum
Model	LTO-9 HH SAS
Category	Storage
Language	English