Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT320 (Tape Drive) - 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
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
Particulate Contamination Limits
Do not exceed the ambient operating environment particulate counts shown in Table 10.
Table 10. Particulate Contamination Limits
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
Table 12. DLTtape Media Operating and Storage Limits
Specification Operating Limits Non-Operating Limits
(Power On; No Tape Loaded)
Wet Bulb Temperature 25°C (77°F) 25°C (77°F)
Dry Bulb Temperature Range 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
Temperature Gradient 11°C (20°F)/hour (across range) 15°C (27°F)/hour (across range)
Relative Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing) 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Humidity Gradient 10% / hour 10% / hour
Altitude Normal pressure from -500 feet to 10,000 feet; to 30,000 feet for temperatures within 15 ± 5°C
Airflow Velocity 125 Linear Feet per Minute (LFM) measured directly in front of the bezel
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 .
Particle Size
(microns)
Number of Particles ≥ Particle Size per
Cubic Meter
Number of Particles ≥ Particle Size per
Cubic Foot
0.1 8.8 x 10E7 2.5 x 10E6
0.5 3.5 x 10E7 1.0 x 10E6
5.0 2.5 x 10E5 7.0 x 10E3
Description Specifications
Width 0.5 in.
Magnetic Coating 300 nm metal particle
Length 1800 feet (1765 feet usable)
Coercivity 1800 Oe
Cartridge Dimensions 4.1 in. x 4.1 in. x 1.0 in.
Shelf Life 30 years min. @ 20°C & 40% RH (non-condensing)
Usage 1,000,000 passes (typical office/computer environment)
Cartridge Housing Color Dark Green
Operating Conditions
Temperature 10° to 40°C (50° to 104°F)
Relative Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Storage Conditions With Data: Without Data:
Temperature 18° to 28°C (64° to 82°F) 16° to 32°C (61° to 89°F)
Relative Humidity 40% to 60% (non-condensing) 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Shipping Conditions
Temperature - 18°C to 49°C (0°F to 120°F)
Relative Humidity 20 to 80% (non-condensing)
Maximum Wet Bulb Temperature 26°C (79°F)