HP Array Controller HSG V8.7 Software - Manual (Page 171)

UltraSCSI Enclosure Specifications
UltraSCSI RAID Enclosure A–5
SBB Thermal Stabilization
For proper operation upon initial power application, maintain the
Compaq SBB storage device temperature within the range of
18–29°C (65–85°F). See Table A–4 for condition statements.
Caution
Always thermally stabilize a disk drive SBB in the
operating environment before installing or operating it.
Otherwise, applying power can damage the disk drive.
Table A–4 SBB Thermal Stabilization
Condition Then You Must…
When there is condensation on the outside of the
SBB… Thermally 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 install a storage device until it
stabilizes.
When there is no condensation on the outside of
the SBB… Thermally stabilize the device for the amount of
time specified in the chart below.
Storage Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range
°C °F Stabilize for °C °F Stabilize for
60 to 66 140 to 151 3 hours 0 to 9 32 to 48 1 hour
50 to 59 122 to 138 2 hours –10 to –1 14 to 30 2 hours
40 to 49 104 to 120 1 hour –20 to –11 –4 to 12 3 hours
30 to 39 86 to 102 30 minutes –30 to –21 –22 to –6 4 hours
18 to 29 64 to 84 None –40 to –31 –40 to –24 5 hours
10 to 17 50 to 63 30 minutes