Asset ID:	1-75-1327097.1
Update Date:	2012-06-22
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Solution Type Troubleshooting Sure

Solution 1327097.1 : Tape - Data Center Environmental Contaminant Specification

Applies to:

Sun StorageTek T10000 Tape Drive - Version Not Applicable and later
Sun StorageTek 9940 Data Cartridge - Version Not Applicable and later
Sun StorageTek T10000 Data Cartridge - Version Not Applicable and later
Sun StorageTek 9840 Tape Drive - Version Not Applicable and later
LTO Tape Drive - Version Not Applicable and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.
Reviewed for relevance on 22-June-2012.

Purpose

Oracle Tape and Tape Automation Data Center Environmental Contaminant Specification.

Troubleshooting Steps

Environmental Contaminants

Control over contaminant levels in a computer room is extremely important because tape libraries, tape drives, and tape media are subject to damage from airborne particulates. Most particles smaller than ten microns are not visible to the naked eye under most conditions, but these particles can be the most damaging. As a result, the operating environment must adhere to the following requirements:

ISO 14644-1 Class 8 Environment

The total mass of airborne particulates must be less than or equal to 200 micrograms per cubic meter
Severity level G1 per ANSI/ISA 71.04-1985

Oracle currently requires the ISO 14644-1 standard approved in 1999, but will require any updated standards for ISO 14644-1 as they are approved by the ISO governing body. The ISO 14644-1 standard primarily focuses on the quantity and size of particulates as well as the proper measurement methodology, but does not address the overall mass of the particulates. As a result, the requirement for total mass limitations is also necessary as a computer room or data center could meet the ISO 14644-1 specification, but still damage equipment because of the specific type of particulates in the room. In addition, the ANSI/ISA 71.04-1985 specification addresses gaseous contamination as some airborne chemicals are more hazardous. All three requirements are consistent with the requirements set by other major tape storage vendors.

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Refer to the attached document for complete information on this subject.

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