Imation 3590 User manual

Imation Black Watch™
3590 and 3590E
Half-Inch Tape Cartridges
High-capacity tapes
for high-powered applications

• 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 tape cartridge—the 3590. Imation continues to lead
advancements in servo technology and has shipped nearly 30 million servo-written half-inch tape
cartridges (more than four times our nearest competitor).
• 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 Organization—Imation tape technology experts partner with our customers to
optimize tape storage
system performance.
• 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.
Commercializing the first computer tape was just the beginning
of our partnership with industry leaders like IBM. Backed by our
50-year history, Imation continues to meet the demands of data
centers 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 Media
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* 9MB/s Transfer Rate*
3590 “E” Model 20GB Capacity (60GB compressed) 40GB Capacity (120GB compressed)
(256 track) 14MB/s Transfer Rate* 14MB/s Transfer Rate*
3590 “H” Model 30GB Capacity (90GB compressed) 60GB Capacity (180GB compressed)
(384 track) 14MB/s Transfer Rate* 14MB/s Transfer Rate*
*Transfer rates depend on drive connectivity and are listed as native.
3590/3590E Cartridge Compatibility
Extreme Conditions
Performance Testing
Pass Rate
100.0% –
99.5% –
99.0% –
98.5% –
98.0% –
97.5% –
97.0% –
95.0% – Imation Emtec
3590 Tape Cartridges
Performance measurement of 3590 cartridges after
exposure to extreme shipping and storage conditions.
99.7%
97.6%
Manufacturer’s Specifications for
Transportation Conditions
Temperature
140 –
130 –
120 –
110 –
100 –
90 –
80 –
70 –
60 –
50 –
40 –
30 –
20 –
10 –
0 –
-10 –
-20 –
Imation media is manufactured to a higher standard
for real world conditions. Cartridges that are en route
or transferred off-site can easily reach temperatures
of 100°F or more inside a truck.
120°F
(49°C)
-10°F
(-23°C)
89.6°F
(32°C)
39°F
(4°C)
Imation
Emtec

Cover
Base Tape
Cover
Base
Tape
Weld Debris
Imation Black Watch™Half-Inch Tape Cartridge
features you’ve relied on for years:
Certified 128-track,
256-track and 384-track
recording capability
Factory-written servo pattern keeps
tape heads aligned for precise data
reading/writing and ensures proper
tracking over the entire length of
the tape. Imation is the leader in
servo-writing development, from the
world's first servo-written tape (3590)
to new formats like 3590E and 9840
tape cartridges.
Patented Imation FlashGard™Weld
Co-developed with Industry Leaders
We’ve been partnering with the world’s leading drive
manufacturers for decades. By working in tandem
with IBM to develop 3590 and 3590E tape cartridges,
you can be guaranteed maximum reliability between
the drive and media.
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 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 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.
Imation Data Center
Professional Services
Let our five decades of experience in 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. Imation Data Center
Professional Services include:
• Media Migration
• Best practices evaluation
• Data Center assessment
• Media migration strategy
• Care and handling seminars
Backcoated
Proprietary backcoating
Imation’s textured backcoating safeguards your data by
repelling error causing static electricity. Imation’s
backcoating also acts like a cushion to absorb wound-in
debris safely to decrease the chance of data loss and
minimizes inter-layer slippage for uniform signal output.
Conventional
Creates a "wall within a wall" to trap
unwanted weld debris or "flash," keeping it
away from the tape pack. This process
enhances cartridge ruggedness and helps
protect against drop damage.
Conventional shell after
ultrasonic weld
Imation shell after
FlashGard Weld
* Not to scale
Servo Track
Servo Track
Servo Track
3 factory
written
servo
tracks
Up to 96 Data Tracks
Up to 96 Data Tracks
Up to 96 Data Tracks
Up to 96 Data Tracks
Servo-Writing Technology (3590)

Imation Enterprises Corp.
1 Imation Place
Oakdale, MN 55128-3414
651 704.4000
888 466.3456 phone
800 537.4675 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, FlashGard and the Imation logo are trademarks of Imation Corp. Black Watch is a trademark licensed to Imation.
For more information about the Imation Black Watch™3590 and 3590E Half-Inch
Tape Cartridges or data center services, contact your authorized Imation dealer or your
sales representative.
www.imation.com/3590
3590/3590E Half-Inch Tape Cartridges
3590 Cartridge 3590E Cartridge
(“J” Cartridge) (“K” Cartridge)
51111-43832 51122-40852
Physical Characteristics
Substrate PET PEN (Polyethylene naphthalate)
Native Capacity
“B” Model (128 track) 10GB 20GB
“E” Model (256 track) 20GB 40GB
“H” Model (384 track) 30GB 60GB
Thickness
Substrate 0.56 mils nominal (14.2 microns) 0.25 mils nominal (6.3 microns)
Total 0.63 mils nominal (16.0 microns) 0.35 mils nominal (8.9 microns)
Length 1,050 feet nominal (320 meters) 2,070 feet nominal (631 meters)
Durability
Long Length Test mode of 400 full Test mode of 400 full
file read-while-write passes file read-while-write passes
Short Length Test mode of 120,000+ Test mode of 120,000+
read-forward passes read-forward passes
Magnetic Characteristics
Intrinsic Coercivity (Hc) 1,625 Oersteds (129.3 kA/m) +- 75 Oe using VSM
with time constant of 0.3 seconds
Broad Band No more than 1.0 dB lower than reference tape
Signal-To-Noise (average signal
power to average integrated broad
band [floor] noise power)
Error Characteristics
Analog Dropouts
(25% Signal Remaining Threshold)
Signal Track Less than one dropout for each 5 x 107bits
Multi-Track/Coincident No more than 10
Digital/System Errors
Permanent Errors Zero
Safety Characteristics
Toxicity Non-hazardous to human health in anticipated use
Flammability Self-extinguished per UL94
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 40°F to 90°F (4°C to 32°C) 5% RH to 80% RH
80°F (27°C) wet bulb maximum
Transportation Conditions -10°F to 120°F (-23°C to 49°C) 5% RH to 80% RH
(10 days maximum) 80°F (27°C) wet bulb maximum with no condensation
Product Specifications
Cartridge 3590 3590E
Standard 51111-43832 51122-40852
Labeled 51111-43834 51122-40882
Labeled & Initialized 51111-43836 51122-42149
Cleaning Cartridge
(10 pack) 51111-43838 51111-43838
Ordering Information
© Imation 2002
52-0001-0336-7
The Imation Cleaning Cartridge
provides up to 100 cleanings
and is compatible in all 3590 “B”,
“E” and “H” model drives.
Order Number
51111-43838