IBM 1/2 Inch 3480 Tape

The primary benefits of the IBM Enhanced Capacity Cartridge System Tape are operational and space savings since a typical disk volume can be backed up on a single cartridge. In fact, using the Enhanced Capacity Cartridge in the 3490 and other compatible models provides an unattended disk backup capacity of 2.4 GB (based on a 3:1 compaction ratio). Reducing the number of cartridges required for backup and restore operations can result in fewer cartridges to handle and less tapes in the tape library-simplifying overall operations and saving time, effort, and money.

Specifications:

36-track serpentine longitudinal recording technique for improved capacity, performance, and reliability

Same physical size as Cartridge System Tape and capable of coexisting in IBM half-inch cartridge libraries 3494 and 3495)

Midrange capacity with outstanding price/performance ratios

IBM-certified quality with an exceptional warranty