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HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024 site preparation guide fifth edition (July 2005) part number: A7906-96013 This guide describes how to prepare a site for the installation of an HP Disk Array XP1024.
Contents About this guide 5 Related documentation 5 HP storage web site 5 Helpful web sites 5 HP technical support 6 HP sales and authorized resellers 6 Document conventions and symbols 7 Revision history 8 Introduction Site prep team and tasks The site prep team 12 Site prep technical tasks 14 Site planning timetable 16...
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Line voltage 36 Branch circuit breakers 37 Frequency 37 AC line voltage requirements for the HP Disk Array XP1024 DKC 38 AC line voltage requirements for the HP Disk Array XP1024 DKU 41 Safety and dedicated ground 46 Grounding requirements 46...
About this guide This guide describes how to prepare a physical site for the installation of an HP Disk Array XP1024. For information about the operation of the HP Disk Array XP1024, refer to the owner’s guide. Related documentation HP provides the following related documentation: •...
To reach HP sales or find a local authorized reseller of HP products, call 1-800-282-6672 or visit the HP How To Buy web site: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/howtobuy.html You can also find HP sales and resellers at http://www.hp.com. Click Contact HP. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
Document conventions and symbols Table 1. Document conventions Convention Element Blue text (Figure Cross-reference links Bold Menu items, button names, key names, tab names, and group box names Italics Text emphasis and document titles Blue underlined sans serif Web site addresses font (www.hp.com) Caution...
Revision history May 2002 First edition October 2002 Second edition April 2004 Third edition May 2005 Fourth edition July 2005 Fifth edition HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
Introduction The objective of a site prep is to prepare your site for the successful and timely installation of your HP Disk Array XP1024. Proper site preparation and maintenance is vital to the reliability of the disk array. Other site preparation resources may also be available to you.
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Site prep team and tasks The HP service organization is committed to making sure you receive the maximum benefits of your HP Disk Array XP1024. Brief descriptions of the HP team and how they can assist you are included in this chapter. You are also an integral part of the site prep team.
The HP CE is trained and experienced in the installation of your disk array. He or she has have the tools, parts, and knowledge to install and maintain your HP Disk Array XP1024. The CE also assists you in determining your site prep requirements.
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• Electrical power input including adherence to: local building codes local electrical codes local safety codes • Connectors and receptacles, including hardware or cables network links telephone equipment equipment supplied by companies other than HP • Environmental requirements including: temperature requirements humidity limitations •...
27 Is there a telephone jack for Phone Home configuration? page 34 Is there a telephone line for customer engineer use? page 35 Is there a private LAN available? page 35 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
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Electrical Reference when completed Are two AC outlets (on different lines) available for the proposed page 36 equipment? Does the input voltage correspond to equipment specifications? page 36 Are the input circuit breakers adequate for equipment loads? page 36 Does the input frequency correspond to equipment specifications? page 36 Are lightning arresters installed? page 51...
• Schedule the site planning visit with your HP CE to discuss questions concerning site planning. • Select an appropriate location for the disk array and create a plan outlining the physical arrangement of the equipment, including related furniture. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
This chapter provides information for planning and preparing your site before and during installation of your HP Disk Array XP1024. Before installing your HP Disk Array XP1024, your site data center computer room must meet the requirements described in this chapter.
Electrical hazards The disk array cabinets contain dangerous voltages. To prevent injury or death from electric shock, refer all electrical installation and service to qualified personnel. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
General computer room requirements The goal of a computer room is to maintain an ideal environment for your computer equipment, including your HP Disk Array XP1024. The following guidelines are recommended: • Locate the computer room away from exterior walls of the building to avoid the heat gain from windows and exterior wall surfaces.
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(DKUs), which contain the hard disk drives. When only XP1024 DKUs are used, the disk array can have one to four XP1024 DKUs. The figure below shows a Disk Array XP1024 with four XP1024 DKUs.When both XP1024 and XP512 DKUs are used, the DKU...
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When both XP1024 and XP512 DKUs are used, the disk array can have one or two XP1024 DKUs (on one side of the DKC) and one to three XP512 DKUs (on the other side of the DKC) as shown in the figure below.
Physical requirements Dimensions An HP Disk Array XP1024 consists of a single DKC cabinet and one to four DKU cabinets with the approximate dimensions listed in the table below. Minimum Dimensions DKC mm DKC in DKU mm DKU in Height 1860 73.6...
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79.58 in 1855 lb *For shipments to locations outside the United States, Canada, and Germany, add 88 kg (194 lb) for an international shipping crate. The table below lists HP Disk Array XP1024 component product weights. Product Description A7907A SVP High Reliability Kit 12.1...
HP Disk Array XP512 DKU physical requirements Dimensions The approximate dimensions of an HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP512 DKU are listed in the table and diagrammed in the figure below. Minimum Dimensions DKU mm DKU in Height 1790 70.5 Width 23.6 Depth 31.5...
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181 GB array group 15.9 A5969S 181 GB spare drive A5974A FC cable set for DKC frame to L1 (frame #4) 2 A5975A FC cable set for frame R2, R3, L2, or L3 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
Service and cable routing space requirements This section contains information about space requirements for the HP Disk Array XP1024. This data should be used as a guideline for space planning development. Space planning HP recommends that you prepare a revised floor plan showing the overall location and arrangement of your computer room, including the addition of your disk array.
Failure to comply can result in damage to the equipment. Maximum point floor loading is 500 kg (1102.3 lb). HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
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The figure below shows the recommended service clearance and floor cutout recommendations for the XP1024 DKC. Measurements are in millimeters. Recommended dimension : 400 ( 300 – 602 ) *1 (Unit : mm) Recommended dimension : 300 ( 250 - 400 ) *1...
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The figure below shows the recommended service clearance and floor cutout recommendations for the XP1024 DKU. (Unit: mm) 2400 Front Floor cutout area for cables Screw jack Caster Service clearance Grid panel (over 450mm x 450mm) HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
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The figure below shows the minimum service access and cutouts for the XP1024. b *1 a *1 (Unit: mm) 1532 225 300 55 113 253 45 110 55 2400 65 123 250 120 65 *2 d FRONT c *1 Floor cutout area for cables...
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When various configurations of subsystems are arranged in a row, clearance values based on the largest subsystem should be used. From the viewpoint of maintenance operations, it is suggested that clearance (c) be made as large possible. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
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The figure below shows the maximum service access and cutouts for the XP1024. (Unit: mm) a *1 b *1 3782 2400 Front C *1 Floor cutout area for cables Screw jack Caster Service clearance Grid panel (over 450mm x 450mm) Clearance (a+b) depends on the floor load rating and clearance (c).
Phone Home with Continuous Track The HP Disk Array XP1024 Phone Home capabilities detect and report problems even before they are noticed by operators and users. Continuous Track, a program that resides in the DKC, phones “home” to the HP Storage Technology Center (STC) and provides: •...
Local Area Network (LAN) To connect to your Intranet (public LAN), your CE directly connects your HP Disk Array XP1024 to an available Ethernet port on your public LAN. To ensure network security, consult with your HP CE and your network administrator before selecting the location of your LAN drop.
Voltages outside the operating range of the disk array can cause intermittent system errors or a complete system shutdown. If required, the HP CE, along with HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
AC line frequency can cause system errors. Your HP CE can monitor the frequency of the input AC line power and make recommendations, if necessary. The HP Disk Array XP1024 requires that the line frequency be within 0.5 Hz of the rated line frequency (50 Hz or 60 Hz).
The following tables reflect the line voltage for each power cable when the cabinets are cabled with functioning, redundant power cables. AC line voltage requirements for the HP Disk Array XP1024 DKC The table below lists the basic AC power requirements for a 40-amp, single-phase XP1024 DKC.
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The table below lists the basic AC power requirements for a 30-amp, single-phase, XP1024 DKC. Nominal Rated Voltage (VAC) Parameter 200 208 Minimum operating voltage (VAC) Maximum operating voltage (VAC) Rated line current per power cord (amps RMS) Number of power cords...
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Rated line current per power cord (amps RMS) Number of power cords Recommended circuit breakers (amps) Number of circuit breakers Dropout carry-through time at minimum line voltage (ms) * 60 Hz only. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
AC line voltage requirements for the HP Disk Array XP1024 DKU The table below lists the basic AC power requirements for a 50-amp, single-phase, XP1024 DKU. Nominal Rated Voltage (VAC) Parameter 200 208 Nominal rated voltage (VAC) Minimum operating voltage (VAC)
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Rated line current per power cord 13.5 13.0 12.3 11.7 11.2 (amps RMS) Number of power cords Recommended circuit breakers (amps) Number of circuit breakers Dropout carry-through time at minimum line voltage (ms) * 60 Hz only. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
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The table below lists the basic AC power requirements for a 60-amp, three-phase XP1024 R1 DKU. Nominal Rated Voltage (VAC) Parameter 200 208 220 230 240 Minimum operating 191 202 212 221 voltage (VAC) Maximum operating 220 233 244 254...
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The table below lists the basic AC power requirements for 60-amp, three-phase, R2, L1, and L2 XP1024 DKUs. Unlike the first DKU (R1), DKUs R2, L1, and L2 do not provide AC power to the DKC. Nominal Rated Voltage (VAC)
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(ms) * 60 Hz only. If you intend to use HP Disk Array XP512 DKUs with your HP XP1024 Disk Array, see the HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP512 Site Preparation Guide for power-requirements information for these DKUs.
• IT configured grounding systems are not certified for use with the XP1024 as these grounding systems may not have solidly conductor-connected grounded power systems and/or they may have resistive impedance inserted in ground and/or neutral lines. The XP1024 requires a solidly conductor-connected ground and may require a separate neutral in the case of WYE or STAR connections.
Receptacles When receptacles are used to connect your disk array components to AC power, they must include a dedicated ground connection that is insulated from the receptacle. It is important that the receptacle box be grounded with an additional ground connection that is separate from the dedicated ground. The additional ground can be hard conduit.
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Specific power plugs and receptacles are required for the XP1024 DKC and DKUs, depending on the power option you specify when ordering the HP Disk Array XP1024. The power cords on 60 Hz cabinets are shipped with plugs attached and connected. The power cords on 50 Hz cabinets are shipped without plugs.
The Russelstoll connectors are available through most industrial electrical distributors. HP has arranged for these connectors to also be available in stock from the distributors listed below. These distributors are able to ship worldwide and ship via customer preference. Beck Electrical Supply 2775 Goodrick Avenue Richmond, CA 94801 USA Telephone: (800) 466-4395...
1.88 1.65 1.54 If you intend to use HP Disk Array XP512 DKUs with your HP XP1024 Disk Array, see the HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP512 Site Preparation Guide for peak-inrush and crest-factor information for these DKUs. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
Sources of electrical interference Ensure that the disk array is protected from sources of electrical interference: wall outlets Convenience power outlets for building maintenance equipment (vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, etc.) must be wired from circuit breakers on a power panel separate from the computer system panel.
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Your HP CE can assist you in determining whether or not you need be concerned about airborne contaminants. Also, see Dust and Pollution Control (page 70) Metallic Particulate Contamination (page 70). HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
AC power cabling requirements Four types of AC power cabling, depending on your location, are specified under the following headings: • “Three-phase AC cabling for the USA (60 Hz)” on page 54 • “Three-phase AC cabling for Europe (50 Hz)” on page 58 •...
If you intend to use HP Disk Array XP512 DKUs with your HP XP1024 Disk Array, see the HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP512 Site Preparation Guide for cabling information for these DKUs. Connecting the external power supply cords The HP Disk Array XP1024 can be factory-configured for 60-amp or 30-amp, three-phase power.
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60-amp, three-phase power When the disk array uses 60-amp, three-phase input power, HP Disk Array XP1024 DKUs have two power cords, but the DKC has no external power cords as shown in the figure below. Breaker Breaker AC Power AC Power...
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30-amp, three-phase power When the disk array uses 30-amp, three-phase input power, HP Disk Array XP1024 DKCs and DKUs have two power cords each as shown in the figure below. AC Power AC Power AC Power AC Power Input Box...
Branch circuit requirements To protect your disk array, your building must be wired correctly. Each supply (“hot”) conductor must be protected by a short-circuit protective device and by an overcurrent protective device. The following tables list the current specifications for the overcurrent protective devices required for three-phase operation: •...
If you intend to use HP Disk Array XP512 DKUs with your HP XP1024 Disk Array, see the HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP512 Site Preparation Guide for cabling information for these DKUs.
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To reduce the risk of a wrong connection, you should use a plug and socket that is approved for this disk array. It is your electrician’s responsibility to select and install the proper plug. Black Line XP1024 Brown Line Power Cord To Power Black...
If a protective device interrupts a supply conductor, it must also interrupt all other supply conductors. Overcurrent protection is not required for the neutral conductor. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
If you intend to use HP Disk Array XP512 DKUs with your HP XP1024 Disk Array, see the HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP512 Site Preparation Guide for cabling information for these DKUs.
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40/50-amp, single-phase power Each 40/50-amp HP Disk Array XP1024 cabinet has two power-supply cords with attachment plug type Russellstoll 9P53U2 as shown below. AC Power AC Power AC Power AC Power Input Box Input Box Input Box Input Box 40 A...
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30-amp, single-phase power Each 30-amp HP Disk Array XP1024 cabinet has four power-supply cords with attachment plug type Russellstoll 3750DP as shown below. AC Power AC Power AC Power AC Power Input Box Input Box Input Box Input Box 30 A...
50-amp receptacle or connector to be protected by an overcurrent-protection device with a rating lower than 50 amps. You can order your HP Disk Array XP1024 with the 30-amp power option to comply with these local codes. Your electrician knows the appropriate code requirements for your location/site.
If you intend to use HP Disk Array XP512 DKUs with your HP XP1024 Disk Array, see the HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP512 Site Preparation Guide for cabling information for these DKUs.
50-amp receptacle or connector to be protected by an overcurrent- protection device with a rating lower than 50 amps. You can order your HP Disk Array XP1024 with the 30-amp power option to comply with these local codes. Your electrician knows the appropriate code requirements for your location/site.
Hewlett-Packard recommends against a product-specific UPS powered by a site-wide UPS for the XP1024. Most HP Disk Array XP1024 units are installed in data centers where a UPS strategy is already in place. However, if you are making your first large disk array purchase, you may need a separate UPS solution.
24.6 A 17.4 A 14.4 A In a maximum XP1024 configuration (1 DKC and 4 XP1024 DKUs) the array requires 31 kVA. If you intend to use HP Disk Array XP512 DKUs with your HP Disk Array XP1024, see the HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP512 Site Preparation Guide for power requirements for these DKUs.
The environmental specifications for operating your disk array must be satisfied prior to installation. If you intend to use HP Disk Array XP512 DKUs with your HP XP1024 Disk Array, see the HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP512 Site Preparation Guide for environmental requirements for these DKUs.
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Dust and pollution control For trouble free operation, disk drives require a dust-free environment. The HP Disk Array XP1024 disk drives are protected from dust particles by mechanical air filters designed to trap large dust particles. Smaller particles can pass through some filters, and, over a period of time, can cause problems in mechanical parts.
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HP Disk Array XP1024. The vibration and shock specifications apply to all three axes. Caution No condensation in or around the HP Disk Array XP1024 should be observed under any conditions. Preparing for installation...
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6. See ASTM D999-86, Standard Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers. 7. See ASTM D880-86, Standard Methods of Incline Impact Test for Shipping Containers. 8. See ASTM D775-80, Standard Methods for Drop Test for Loaded Boxes. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
2528 5504 24536 If you intend to use HP Disk Array XP512 DKUs with your HP XP1024 Disk Array, see the HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP512 Site Preparation Guide for heat dissipation and power consumption information for these DKUs.
For nonoperational situations, the maximum altitude is 4,000 meters. If you intend to use HP Disk Array XP512 DKUs with your HP XP1024 Disk Array, see the HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP512 Site Preparation Guide for altitude specifications for these DKUs.
• 8.27 Bels (A) sound power • 64 dB (A) sound pressure, operator position If you intend to use HP Disk Array XP512 DKUs with your HP XP1024 Disk Array, see the HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP512 Site Preparation Guide for acoustic-emission specifications for these DKUs.
Permanent obstructions, such as pillars or narrow doorways, can cause equipment damage. Delivery plans should include the possible removal of walls or doors. The physical dimensions are summarized on page HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
Receiving your HP Disk Array XP1024 Your HP Disk Array XP1024 is shipped directly from HP. If your disk array is part of a system order, HP coordinates the shipment of equipment from all locations so that it arrives at your site at approximately the same time.
If any damage is found, note on the bill of lading that there is apparent damage subject to inspection. Arrange for the carrier’s representative and a representative from Hewlett-Packard to be present when the item in question is unpacked.
Leave the sealed cartons or packages of CDs, cables, and any other installation hardware intact for the HP CE. Your HP CE and HP ASE install and configure your disk array. Receiving your HP Disk Array XP1024...
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Glossary Array control processor. The ACP handles the passing of data between the cache and the physical drives held in the DKUs. ACPs work in pairs, providing a total of eight SCSI buses. Each SCSI bus associated with one ACP is paired with a SCSI bus on the other ACP pair element. In the event of an ACP failure, the redundant ACP takes control.
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(CUs). CUs are numbered sequentially. The disk array supports a certain number of CUs, depending on the disk array model. Each CU can manage multiple LDEVs. Therefore, to uniquely identify a particular LDEV requires both the CU number and the LDEV number. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
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OPEN-3: 2.46 GB OPEN-8: 7.38 GB OPEN-9: 7.42 GB OPEN-E: 13.56 GB OPEN-K: Not available on XP1024 OPEN-L: 36 GB OPEN-M Not available on XP1024 OPEN-V: User-defined custom size Emergency power-off. ESCON Enterprise System Connection (the IBM trademark for optical channels).
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(that is, OPEN-3, OPEN-8, OPEN-9). The number of resulting LDEVs depends on the selected emulation mode. The term LDEV is often used synonymously with the term volume. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
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Light emitting diode. local disk A disk in the host. Logical unit. Logical unit number. A LUN results from mapping a SCSI logical unit number, port ID, and LDEV ID to a RAID group. The size of the LUN is determined by the emulation mode of the LDEV, and the number of LDEVs associated with the LUN.
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XP family members. Consult the owner's guide or your HP representative for the details of which RAID levels are supported by your specific XP disk array. Random access memory. HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
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HP StorageWorks RAID Manager XP, a command line interface for managing XP arrays. R-SIM Remote service information message. R/W, r/w Read/write. script file A file containing a shell script. SCSI Small computer system interface. shell script A command sequence executed by a UNIX shell. sidefile An area of cache used to store the data sequence number, record location, record length, and queued control information.
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79 planning for 16 checklist, site prep 14 space requirements 76 circuit breakers 37 dimensions clearance XP1024 22 service 29 XP512 25 Command View 35 Command View XP Advanced Edition 35 computer room requirements 19 containers, unpacking 79...
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28 power supply, UPS 67 frames XP1024 20 XP512 20 receiving the disk array 77 frequency, line 37 receptacles, power 47 Remote Web Console 35 grounding requirements 46 heat dissipation 73 HP StorageWorks Disk Array XP1024: Site Preparation Guide...
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78 SIMs 34 site preparation checklist 14 physical requirements, XP512 25 preparations before delivery 16 team 12 XP1024 physical requirements 22 space requirements 27 specifications humidity 69 temperature 71 static, causes 69 technical support 6 temperature specifications 71...
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