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Tools and Drivers DVD, Supported Operating Systems, and System Specifications
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This appendix contains the following sections:
For maximum reliability and performance, install your system into an appropriate environment, and ensure correct configuration as discussed in this document.
C.1 Tools and Drivers DVD Software
The Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Tools and Drivers DVD, included with the workstation, contains the following software:
- Supplemental drivers to support preinstalled, or supported and user-installed, operating systems. See the Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Operating System Guide for information on installing these drivers.
- Eurosoft Pc-Check diagnostics software, which provides various diagnostics testing options for the Sun Ultra 24 workstation. See the Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Service Manual for more information.
- Erase Primary Boot Hard Disk utility to erase the preinstalled operating system.
- XpReburn utility to add drivers to an existing Windows installation CD.
- 2003Reburn utility to add drivers to an existing Windows 2003 installation CD.
- Open DOS.
C.2 Supported Operating System Software
The Solaris 10 8/07 OS is preinstalled on the Sun Ultra 24 Workstation. Previous versions of the Solaris OS are not supported.
The following operating systems (or later versions) are also supported for this workstation:
- Solaris 10 8/07
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS Update 5, 32-bit and 64-bit
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Client Update 0, 32-bit and 64-bit
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (SP 1) 64-bit only
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 (SP3) 64-bit only
- Windows XP SP2, 32-bit and 64-bit (WHQL certified)
- Windows 2003 Enterprise Server R2 SP2 32-bit and 64-bit (WHQL certified)
- Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit and 64-bit (WHQL certified)
For an updated list of supported operating systems, go to http://www.sun.com/ultra24.
You can order Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS or SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop for the Sun Ultra 24 workstation from Sun at http://wwws.sun.com/software/linux/index.html.
Follow the installation instructions provided with the operating systems. The Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Operating System Guide contains instructions and information relating to driver installation for supported operating systems.
C.3 Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Features and SpecificationsC.3.1 System Components and Features
TABLE C-1 shows the system’s key components.
TABLE C-1 Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Components
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Component
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Description
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CPU
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- One Intel Core 2 Duo/Quad processor
- Processor frequencies: 2.0 GHz and faster
- Level 2 Cache from 4 MB to 8 MB per processor
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Memory
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Media storage
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DVD-ROM or DVD-Dual
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Hard disk drives
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Up to four SATA-II disk drives
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Power supply
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530W PSU
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Network I/O
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Onboard 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet controller providing one RJ45 connector on the rear panel
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Video
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NVIDIA Quadro graphics card on PCI-E x16 slot 2
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PCI-E I/O and PCI I/O
(see Section C.3.3, PCI-E and PCI Expansion Slots)
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- Two PCI Express x16 slots
- Two PCI 33MHz 32-bit under PCI-E I/O and PCI I/O
- One PCI Express x8 mechanical slot (x4 electrical)
- One PCI Express x1 slot
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Other I/O
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- Six USB 2.0 connectors (two on the front and four on the back of the workstation)
- Two IEEE 1394 connectors on the front panel
- Six audio connectors on the back panel (lined up in two rows of three)
- Microphone-in jack on the front and back panels
- Headphone-out jack on the front panel
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C.3.2 Memory Configurations
TABLE C-2 lists the possible memory configurations for the Sun Ultra 24 workstation.
The system requires DDR2-667/800, unbuffered, ECC DIMMs installed in pairs (except the base 512 MB configuration). You can purchase DIMM kits at http://store.sun.com.
DIMM slots are numbered from DIMM 0 (closest to the CPU) to DIMM 3 (farthest from the CPU). You should populate DIMMs in the following order: DIMM slot 1 (black), DIMM slot 3 (black), DIMM slot 0 (blue), and DIMM slot 2 (blue).
TABLE C-2 Sun Ultra 24 workstation Memory Configurations
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Total Memory
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Supported DIMM Configuration 1
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Supported DIMM Configuration 2
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512 MB
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1 x 512 MB
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1 GB
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2 x 512 MB
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2 GB
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2 x 1 GB
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4 x 512 MB
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3 GB
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2 x 1 GB and
2 x 512 MB
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4 GB
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2 x 2 GB
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4 x 1 GB
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5 GB
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2 x 2 GB and
2 x 512 MB
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6 GB
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2 x 2 GB and
2 x 1 GB
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8 GB
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4 x 2 GB
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C.3.3 PCI-E and PCI Expansion Slots
TABLE C-3 lists the characteristics of the available PCI-E and PCI expansion slots.
TABLE C-3 Internal Expansion Slots
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Slot
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Connector Type
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Length
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Height
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Description
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Position
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0
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Cover plate, no slot
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n/a
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n/a
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Open slot.
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Top
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0
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PCI-E x16 slot
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x16
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Full
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For NVS 290, FX 570, or FX 1700, or FX4600 graphics accelerator (secondary).
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Top
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1
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PCI-E x1 slot
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x1
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Full
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Not for graphics accelerators. Intended for PCI-E expansion cards such as NIC.
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Second
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2
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PCI-E x16 slot
(default graphics output)
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x16
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Full
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For NVS 290, FX 570, FX 1700, FX4600, or FX5600 graphics accelerator (primary).
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Third
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0
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PCI 33MHz 32-bit
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Full
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Full
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Accommodates 64-bit PCI cards, but cards operate at 32-bit mode.
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Top
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1
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PCI 33MHz 32-bit
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Full
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Full
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Accommodates 64-bit PCI cards, but cards operate at 32-bit mode.
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Bottom
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3
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PCI-E x8 mechanical slot
(x4 electrical)
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x8
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Full
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Not for graphics cards. Intended for PCI-E expansion cards such as NIC.
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Bottom
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C.3.4 Physical Specifications
TABLE C-4 lists the physical specifications for the Sun Ultra 24 workstation.
TABLE C-4 Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Physical Specifications
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Specification
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British
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Metric
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Width
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7.9 in.
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200 mm
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Depth
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18.5 in.
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470 mm
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Height
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17.1 in.
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435 mm
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Weight (max with packaging)
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43.7 lb
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19.8 kg
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C.3.5 Power Specifications
The maximum continuous power for the Sun Ultra 24 workstation is 530W.
TABLE C-5, TABLE C-6, and TABLE C-7 list additional power specifications for the system.
TABLE C-5 Input Voltage Range
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Input Voltage
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Minimum
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Nominal
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Maximum
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Units
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Range 1
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90
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115
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132
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Vrms
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Range 2
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180
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230
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264
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Vrms
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TABLE C-6 Input Frequency Range
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Input Frequency
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Minimum
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Nominal
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Maximum
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Units
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Range 1
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57
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60
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63
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Hz
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Range 2
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47
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50
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53
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Hz
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TABLE C-7 Input Current
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Input Voltage
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Maximum Input Current
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Maximum Inrush Current
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Range
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8A
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200 Apeak
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C.3.6 Environmental Specifications
TABLE C-8 lists the environmental specifications for the Sun Ultra 24 workstation.
TABLE C-8 Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Environmental Specifications
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Specification
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State
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British
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Metric
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Humidity
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Operating
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7%-93% RH noncondensing,
100.4˚ F max wet bulb
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7%-93% RH noncondensing,
38˚ C max wet bulb
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Nonoperating
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93% RH, noncondensing,
109.4˚ F max wet bulb
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93% RH, noncondensing,
43˚ C max wet bulb
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Vibration
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Operating
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0.25G in all axes, 5-500 Hz sine
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Nonoperating
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1.2G in all axes, 5-500 Hz sine
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Shock
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Operating
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4.5G, 11 msec. half-sine
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Temperature
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Operating
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41˚ F to 95˚ F
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5˚ C to 35˚ C
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Nonoperating
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-40˚ F to 149˚ F
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-40˚ C to 65˚ C
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Maximum operating temperature rating
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-1.8˚ F for every 985 ft in altitude
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-1˚ C for every 300 m in altitude
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Altitude
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Operating
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max 9,843 ft
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max 3,000 m
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Nonoperating
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max 39,370 ft
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max 12,000 m
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