On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 12:55 PM, Andrew S. Baker <[email protected]> wrote: >>> I did call HP. They don't sell any switches that can handle >>> operating temperatures below freezing. >> So strap a small solid-state heater to the side of the thing ... > > I suspect hotter will be more of a problem than colder...
I suspect so, too. But one can't be sure, and I expect that's what HP's saying. I'm sure HP only designs and tests for a given range, and that's what they're quoting. So if they assumed a minimum of 33 F, they won't make promises for 32 F. Doesn't mean it will immediately and totally stop working as soon as the mercury drops below freezing. But it might, and it's not their fault if it does. And who knows, weird things sometimes happen. Maybe some metal conductor will shrink to the point where it doesn't make good contact anymore. But yah, it's also my experience that electronics have trouble with heat more often than cold. And sometimes moisture and other airborne contaminants before either of those. -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
