Imation Black watch 3590E 20/40Gb 1/2" tape cart 40852 Leaflet

Product codes

40852

High capacity tapes for
high-powered applications

Commercialising the first computer tape was just

the beginning of our partnership with industry

leaders like IBM. Backed by our 50 years history,

Imation continues to meet the demands of data

centres by working in tandem with industry leaders.

And it is our reputation for dependability and

superior technology that makes Imation the most

preferred removable storage media in the world.

• Imation Certified – Every single cartridge is

tested to ensure uncompromising reliability and

out-of-the-box performance.

• Cleaning Cartridge – Magstar 3590 (Models “B”,

“E” and “H”) drive compatible cleaning cartridge

provides up to 100 cleanings.

• World-Class Technical Service Organisation –

Provides tape technology expertise to ensure tape-

drive-system optimisation.

• Built to withstand exposure to real world

conditions – Imation’s superior tape formulation

and cartridge construction ensure that Imation

media will perform properly even after exposure to

high or low temperatures during transportation.

• Established Leader – Co-developed with IBM, Imation has shipped over 15 million 3590

and 3590E cartridges.

• Servo-Writing Excellence – Servo-writing accuracy is crucial to ensuring proper tape

tracking. Imation developed the world’s first servo-written cartridge – the 3590. Imation

continues to lead advancements in servo technology and has shipped nearly 30 million

servo-written 1/2" tape cartridges (more than 4 times our nearest competitor).

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Imation Black Watch

™

3590 & 3590E

Tape Cartridges

3590/3590E Cartridge Compatibilty

IBM Drives

3590/”J” Cartridge

3590E (Extended 3590)”K” Cartridge

3590 “B” Model

10GB Capacity (up to 30GB compressed)

20GB Capacity (60GB compressed)

(128 track)

9MB/s Transfer rate*

3590 “E” Model

20GB Capacity (60GB compressed)

40GB Capacity (120GB compressed)

(256 track)

14MB/s Transfer rate*

3590 “H” Model

30GB Capacity (90GB compressed)

60GB Capacity (180GB compressed)

(384 track)

14MB/s Transfer rate*

*Transfer rates depend on drive connectivity and are listed as native.

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