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E Specifications

Physical Specifications (Drive)............................................................................................................. E-1

Physical Specifications (Tape Cartridge) ........................................................................................... E-1

Power Specifications .............................................................................................................................. E-2

Rack Mount Tape Drive Power Specifications ............................................................................. E-2

Library-attached Tape Drive Power Specifications...................................................................... E-2

T10000C/D Power Specifications ................................................................................................... E-2

Performance Specifications ................................................................................................................... E-3

Environmental Requirements .............................................................................................................. E-5

Tape Drive Environmental Requirements..................................................................................... E-5

Tape Cartridge Environmental Requirements.............................................................................. E-6

Airborne Contamination.................................................................................................................. E-6

F Controlling Contaminants

Environmental Contaminants............................................................................................................... F-1

Required Air Quality Levels ................................................................................................................. F-1

Contaminant Properties and Sources .................................................................................................. F-2

Operator Activity .............................................................................................................................. F-3

Hardware Movement ....................................................................................................................... F-3

Outside Air......................................................................................................................................... F-3

Stored Items ....................................................................................................................................... F-3

Outside Influences ............................................................................................................................ F-3

Cleaning Activity .............................................................................................................................. F-3

Contaminant Effects ............................................................................................................................... F-4

Physical Interference......................................................................................................................... F-4

Corrosive Failure............................................................................................................................... F-4

Shorts................................................................................................................................................... F-4

Thermal Failure ................................................................................................................................. F-4

Room Conditions..................................................................................................................................... F-4

Exposure Points ....................................................................................................................................... F-6

Filtration.................................................................................................................................................... F-6

Positive Pressurization and Ventilation ............................................................................................. F-7

Cleaning Procedures and Equipment.................................................................................................. F-8

Daily Tasks......................................................................................................................................... F-8

Weekly Tasks ..................................................................................................................................... F-8

Quarterly Tasks ................................................................................................................................. F-9

Biennial Tasks .................................................................................................................................... F-9

Activity and Processes .......................................................................................................................... F-10

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