User`s guide

StorageWorks Product Specifications
A.5 Environmental Stabilization
A.5 Environmental Stabilization
To ensure proper operation of Digital storage devices, the SBB temperature must
be within 18–29°C (65–85°F). Table A–4 specifies the time required to thermally
stabilize SBBs based on the ambient shipping temperature.
CAUTION
Always stabilize storage devices in the operating environment prior to
installation or operation. Otherwise, the media or associated electronics
may be damaged when power is applied to the unit.
If condensation is visible on the outside of the storage device:
Stabilize the device and the SBB in the operating environment for 6 hours or
until the condensation is no longer visible, whichever is longer. Do not insert
the storage device into the shelf until it is fully stabilized.
If condensation is not visible on the outside of the storage device:
Thermally stabilize the device for the amount of time specified in Table A–4.
Table A–4 Thermal Stabilization Specifications
Ambient
Temperature
Range °C
Ambient
Temperature
Range °F
Minimum
Stabilization
Time
60 to 66 140 to 151 3 hours
50 to 59 122 to 139 2 hours
40 to 49 104 to 121 1 hour
30 to 39 86 to 103 30 minutes
18 to 29 65 to 85 None
10 to 17 50 to 64 30 minutes
0 to 9 32 to 49 1 hour
–10 to –1 14 to 31 2 hours
–20 to –11 –4 to 13 3 hours
–30 to –21 –22 to –5 4 hours
–40 to –31 –40 to –21 5 hours
A–4 StorageWorks Product Specifications