IBM F50 RS/6000 7025 - Manual (Page 61)

Environmental Considerations for 4-mm Data Cartridges
Information in this section describes operating and storage conditions including
temperature, relative humidity, and maximum wet bulb data.
Attention: The manufacturer has specified a set of temperature and humidity
ranges in which the 4-mm data cartridge can operate with ease. Only regular
cleaning procedures, as described in “Cleaning the Tape Path on the 4.0GB 4-mm
Tape Drive” on page 2-41 are required when operating the cartridge within this
range. The risk of possible data loss is increased if 4-mm tape cartridges are
operated, stored, or shipped outside the temperature or humidity ranges shown in
the following table.
Before using a cartridge, always let it adjust (acclimate) to the operating
environment. Do this by placing the cartridge with its container in the operating
environment for as long as it has been away from this environment or for 24 hours,
whichever is less.
Acclimation is necessary for any data cartridge that has been exposed to a different
humidity environment or a temperature change of 11°C or 20°F or more.
Operating Ranges Storage Shipping
Temperature 16°C to 32°C
(60°F to 90°F) 5°C to 32°C
(40°F to 90°F) -40°C to 52°C
(-40°F to 125°F)
Relative Humidity
(non-condensing) 20 to 80% 20 to 80% 5 to 80%
Maximum Wet Bulb 26°C (79°F) 26°C (79°F) 26°C (79°F)
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