High capacity tapes for high-powered applications
See for yourself why millions of businesses like yours, worldwide, choose Imation Black Watch™ 3590/3590E Tape Cartridges over any other. Imation Black Watch 3590 and 3590EæTape Cartridges are IBM-qualified. You can trust our media — we have over 50 years of data center tape technology excellence.

Our media features:

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  Individual capacities up to 40GB (uncompressed) with performance that won't let you down
  
  
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  Proprietary backcoating that ensures your valuable data stays safe
  
  
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  Advanced metal particulate media formulation for long-lasting, high-quality recording
  
  
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  Certified 128-track, 256-track, or 384-track recording capability for precise data reading/writing & proper tracking for the entire length of tape
  
  
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  Servo writing excellence — Imation continues to lead advancements in servo technology
  
  
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  Imation certified — every cartridge tested to ensure uncompromising reliability
  
  
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  Durability — cartridge ruggedness ensures consistent performance to protect your data

3590 Facts:

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  Launched in 1995
  
  
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  Over 89,000 drives & nearly 15 million cartridges shipped
  
  
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  Used worldwide by businesses like yours

3590E Facts:

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  Launched in February 2000
  
  
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  Over two million cartridges shipped to date
  
  
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  Compatible with IBM 3590 H, 3590 E & 3590 B Model drives
  
  
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  IBM-qualified