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Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges
Before you use a tape cartridge, acclimate it to the operating environment for 24
hours or the time necessary to prevent condensation in the drive (the time will vary,
depending on the environmental extremes to which the drive 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 10 gives the environment for operating, storing, and shipping LTO Ultrium
Tape Cartridges.
Table 10. Environment for operating, storing, and shipping the LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge
Environmental Specifications
Environmental
Factor
Operating
Operational
Storage
1
Archival Storage
2
Shipping
Temperature
10 to 45°C
(50 to 113°F)
16 to 32°C
(61 to 90°F)
16 to 25°C
(61 to 77°F)
−23 to 49°C
(−9to120°F)
Relative humidity
(noncondensing)
10 to 80% 20 to 80% 20 to 50% 5 to 80%
Wet bulb temperature
26°C
(79°F)
26°C
(79°F)
26°C
(79°F)
26°C
(79°F)
Notes:
1. Operational storage equals less than 1 year.
2. Archival storage equals 1 to 10 years.
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