Imation 3480 User manual

Imation
3480 and 3490E
Half-Inch Tape Cartridges
From the innovator of 1/2″
tape cartridge technology
Over
200 Million Sold
Worldwide
Proven History

Imation 3480 and 3490E Tape Cartridges
Imation Black Watch™and Royal Guard™3480 and 3490E Tape Cartridges are designed to help 3480, 3490E, Timberline
9480 and 9490 and 3480-/3590E-compatible tape drives meet your high-performance data center requirements. For
accurate and reliable tape processing, backup and archiving of your data, choose Imation cartridges.
• Proven History—Over 200 million cartridges sold worldwide since 1984.
Imation patented cartridge design features:
• Patented Imation FlashGard™Weld—Creates a "wall within a wall" to trap
unwanted weld debris or "flash," keeping it away from the tape pack. This process
also enhances cartridge ruggedness and helps protect against drop damage.
• Precision Tape Spool—Imation’s sleek spool design, ensures
optimal tape pack winding.
• Finger Grips—Allow for easy cartridge handling and recessed label area
allows for secure cartridge stacking.
Plus:
• Proprietary Backcoating—Imation’s textured backcoating on Black Watch
brand cartridges safeguards your data by repelling error-causing static electricity.
Imation’s backcoating also acts
like a cushion to safely absorb
wound-in debris to decrease the
chance of data loss and minimizes
inter-layer slippage for uniform signal output.
• OEM Interchange—Specifically designed for use in 3480/3490E
drives. Proven through the decades by data center users worldwide.
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
Conventional
Backcoated
Cover
Base
Tape
Cover
Base
Tape
Weld Debris
Conventional shell after
ultrasonic weld
Imation shell after
FlashGard Weld
Commercializing the first computer tape was just the beginning
of our partnership with industry leaders like IBM and StorageTek. Backed by
more than 50 years of data storage expertise, Imation continues to meet the
demands of data centers by working in tandem with leading drive
manufacturers around the world. It’s these relationships, together with our
reputation for dependability and superior technology, that make Imation the
most preferred brand of removable data storage media for the data center.

#1 Manufacturer of 3480/3490E Tape Cartridges
Worldwide—committed to the data center
In order to protect our loyal customers from future product shortages, in
2003, Imation invested millions of dollars to purchase an estimated 8 to 10
year supply of chromium dioxide pigment (chromium dioxide pigment is a
key raw material required in the production of 3480 and 3490E cartridges).
As a result of this strategic purchase, customers around the world can take
comfort knowing Imation will be able to supply 3480 and 3490E cartridges
well into the future.
Co-developed with IBM
Launched in the mid 1980s by IBM,
3480 cartridge technology entered the
market as the first square tape format
creating a revolution in data center
management. Less than a decade
later, IBM introduced 3490E drive
technology, securing the longevity of
the half-inch square tape platform
leading to ongoing tape technology
development to support the data
center user.
The world trusts Imation for data storage
Data storage can make or break a business. And as the world’s information
needs continue to intensify, millions of data center managers, IT professionals
and computer users look to Imation for the proven quality, reliability and
performance they need to manage, store and secure their data.
It all started more than 50 years ago when we introduced the world’s very first
computer tape in 1952. And we continue to meet the demands of today’s data
centers by working with IBM, StorageTek and other industry leaders. It’s that
history, along with our reputation for dependability and superior technology,
that makes Imation’s full line of products the most preferred media for data
center, network and desktop customers all over the world.
Three reasons to buy Imation 3480/3490E
tape cartridges:
1. Proprietary backcoating (Black Watch brand
cartridges)—protects against harmful static electricity
and wound-in dust and debris
2.FlashGard weld—prevents weld debris
from contaminating the tape pack and
minimizes drop damage
3.Superior technical support—dedicated customer
800# (800.328.9438) and Imation’s exclusive
Tape Performance Analysis
Imation data center solutions
Let our over fifty years of experience in data
storage media design and manufacturing
work for you. We offer collaborative, solid
solutions to your data center challenges,
helping you streamline your operations and
improve efficiency. Contact your Imation
sales representative for complete details about this program.
Imation 3480/3490E cleaning cartridge
Imation 3480/3490E cleaning cartridges
provide up to 500 cleanings. Imation’s dry
cleaning cartridges are compatible with all
3480- and 3490E- compatible drives.
Imation’s static dissipating tape spool
minimizes the transfer of static during the
cleaning process, providing protection
against static-related failures. Imation 3480/3490E cleaning
cartridges comply with the mechanical properties required by the
IBM Cleaning Cartridge Specifications.

Imation, the Imation logo, Royal Guard and FlashGard are trademarks of Imation. Black Watch is a trademark licensed to Imation.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Standard Labeled Labeled & Initialized
3480 Cartridges
Black Watch 3480 (210MB, 575′)12514 45799 45800
Black Watch 3480 (220MB, 600′)12726 46113 46114
Royal Guard 3480 (210MB, 575′)40213 45700 45701
Royal Guard 3480 (250MB, 656′)40467 45730 45731
Royal Guard 3480 (300MB, 807′)43401 45760 45761
3490E Cartridges
Black Watch 3490E (810MB, 1100′)46138 11525 11358
Royal Guard 3490E (810MB, 1100′)42473 45851 45853
Ordering Information
Product Specifications
© Imation Corp. 2004
52-0002-4441-9 Rev. 3/04
Imation Enterprises Corp.
1 Imation Place
Oakdale, MN 55128-3414
651 704 4000
888 466 3456 phone
800 5374675 fax
www.imation.com
[email protected]
Imation Canada Inc.
P.O. Box/C.P. 5440
London, Ontario
N6A 5Z6 Canada
888 466 3456 phone (tél)
888 864 2260 fax (télec)
Imation Corp. Latin America/
Africa Regional Offices
6205 Blue Lagoon Drive
Suite 600
Miami, FL 33126
305 460.7999 phone
305 460.7998 fax
3480/3490E Half-Inch Tape Cartridges
3480 Cartridge 3490E Cartridge
Physical Characteristics
Substrate PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) PET (Polyethylene terephthalate)
Thickness
Backcoated
Substrate 0.92 mils nominal (23.4 microns) 0.52 mils nominal (13.2 microns)
Magnetic coating 0.14 mils nominal (3.6 microns) 0.10 mils nominal (2.5 microns)
Nonmagnetic backcoating 0.04 mils nominal (1.0 microns) 0.04 mils nominal (1.0 microns)
Total 1.10 mils nominal (28 microns) 0.66 mils nominal (16.8 microns)
Nonbackcoated
Substrate 0.92 mils nominal (23.4 microns) 0.44 mils nominal (11.6 microns)
Total 1.10 mils nominal (28 microns) 0.53 mils nominal (13.7 microns)
Durability One coincident dropout (See Error Characteristics) that persists more than 10 consecutive
read passes
Long Length 2,000+ read-forward passes 2,000+ read-forward passes
Short Length 120,000+ read-forward passes 120,000+ read-forward passes
Magnetic Characteristics
Intrinsic Coercivity (Hc) 520 Oersteds (39.8 kA/m) ±30 Oe using 520 Oersteds (39.8 kA/m) ±30 Oe using
VSM with time constant of 0.3 seconds VSM with time constant of 0.3 seconds
Broad Band 30 dB minimum 30 dB minimum
Signal-To-Noise (average signal
power to average integrated broad
band [floor] noise power)
Safety Characteristics
Toxicity Non-hazardous to human health in anticipated use
Cartridge Shell Conditions
Leader Block Loading/Unloading Minimum of 5,000 load/unloads
Cartridge Drop Test Suitable for single use after drop of up to 39.4 inches (1m)
Environmental Recommendations
Operating Conditions 60°F to 90°F (15°C to 32°C) 20% RH to 80% RH
78°F (26°C) wet bulb maximum
Storage Conditions of recorded 40°F to 90°F (4°C to 32°C) 5% RH to 80% RH
tape (4 weeks maximum) 80°F (27°C) wet bulb maximum
Transportation Conditions -10°F to 120°F (-23°C to 49°C) 5% RH to 80% RH
of Unrecorded Tape (10 days maximum) 80°F (27°C) wet bulb maximum with no condensation
Transportation Conditions 40°F to 100°F (4°C to 38°C) 5% RH to 80% RH
of Recorded Tape (10 days maximum) 78°F (26°C) wet bulb maximum with no condensation
For more information about Imation 3480 and 3490E Half-Inch Tape Cartridges or
data center services, contact your authorized Imation dealer or your sales representative,
or visit www.imation.com/3480
Placed side by side, that’s enough
3480/3490E cartridges to reach
halfway around the world.
Over
200 Million Sold
Worldwide