HP StorageWorks 200 Storage Virtualization System site preparation guide (AE071-96003, October 2006)

Humidity specifications
Maintain proper humidity levels. High humidity levels cause galvanic actions to occur between some
dissimilar metals. This eventually causes a high resistance between connections, leading to equipment
failure.
Low humidit
y co ntributes to undesirably h igh levels of electrostatic charges. This increases the electrostatic
discharge (ESD) voltage potential. ESD can cause component damage during servicing operations.
Low humidity levels are often the result of the facility heating system and occur during the cold season.
Most he ating systems provide air with a low humidity level, unless the system has a built-in humidifier.
You should not see any condensation in or around the system under any conditions. There is no
procedure
for recovery from m oisture condensation.
Humidity range t ype Noncondensing relative humidity (RH)
Operating humidity range a t 22 degrees C (71
degrees F)
20%to80%
Nonopera
ting humidity range
8% to 90%
Shipping and storage humidity range (product
packed in factory packing)
5% to 95%
Operating maximum wet bulb temperature 26 degrees C
79 degrees F
Nonoper
ating maximum wet bulb temperature
27 degre
es C
81 degre
es F
Shipping and storage maximum wet bulb temperature 29 degrees C
84 degrees F
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