Seagate Desktop HDD Product Manual, Rev. A 12
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2.9 Environmental specifications
This section provides the temperature, humidity, shock, and vibration specifications for Desktop HDDs. Ambient temperature is
defined as the temperature of the environment immediately surrounding the drive. Above 1000ft. (305 meters), the maximum
temperature is derated linearly by 1°C every 1000 ft. Refer to Section 3.4 on page 18 for base plate measurement location.
2.9.1 Ambient Temperature
2.9.2 Temperature gradient
2.9.3 Humidity
2.9.3.1 Relative humidity
2.9.3.2 Wet bulb temperature
2.9.4 Altitude
Operating 0° to 60°C (32° to 140°F)
Non-operating –40° to 70°C (–40° to 158°F)
Operating 20°C per hour (36°F per hour max), without condensation
Non-operating 30°C per hour (54°F per hour max)
Operating 5% to 90% non-condensing (30% per hour max)
Nonoperating 5% to 95% non-condensing (30% per hour max)
Operating 37.7°C (99.9°F max)
Non-operating 40°C (104°F max)
Operating –304m to 3048m (–1000 ft. to 10,000 ft.)
Non-operating –304m to 12,192m (–1000 ft. to 40,000+ ft.)