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DE5600 drive tray: Temperature and humidity requirements

Note: Converting maximum rate of change requires converting between Fahrenheit and Celsius first, and then subtracting the difference.
Table 1. Temperature requirements and humidity requirements for the DE5600 drive tray
Condition Parameter Requirement
Temperature Operating range (both cabinet and subsystem) 10°C to 40° C 50°F to 104°F)
Maximum rate of change 10°C (18°F) per hour]
Storage range –10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Maximum rate of change 15°C (59°F) per hour
Transit range –40°C to 60°C (–40°F to 140°F)
Maximum rate of change 20°C (68°F) per hour
Relative humidity (no condensation) Operating range (both cabinet and subsystem) 20% to 80%
Storage range 10% to 90%
Transit range 5% to 90%
Operating gradient 10°C (50°F) per hour
Storage gradient 15°C (59°F) per hour
Transit gradient 20°C (68°F) per hour
Maximum dew point 26°C (79°F)
Maximum gradient 10% per hour

If you plan to operate a system at an altitude between 1000 m to 3000 m (3280 ft to 9842 ft) above sea level, lower the environmental temperature 1.7°C (3.3°F) for every 1000 m (3280 ft) above sea level.