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Up to 100 MB/sec native data rate, over 2.5 times the 40 MB/sec of the 3592 Model J1A, and over seven times the 14 MB/sec of the 3590 E or H Models Up to 700 GB or 500 GB native cartridge capacity, depending on the Enterprise Cartridge used. Dual-ported switched fabric 4-Gbps Fibre Channel attachments Hardware tape encryption to protect tape data integration with the new Encryption Key Manager component. Small form factor that allows double the drives in a single 3494 frame, as compared to the 3590 Tape Drive High reliability and availability design Additional performance and access improvements over the 3592 J1A

Native data rate performance of up to 160 MB/sec versus the 100 MB/sec data rate of the TS1120 Tape Drive Model E05. With the use of the IBM 3592 Extended Data cartridge (JB), the TS1130 Tape Drive can format a cartridge uncompressed of up to 1 TB (3 TB with 3:1 compression) High reliability of the 3592 drive and media maintained and improved with added features: Giant Magneto Resistive (GMR) head technology introduced for the first time Head overcoat technology into tape, introduced for the first time, offering improved head protection and wear characteristics Improved standby power management that automatically reduces fan speed when idle to lower power dissipation and reduce the risk of unnecessary airborne debris contamination over extended idle periods Encryption capabilities designed to work with the Encryption Key Manager component. Encryption management methods supported include System, Application and Library Managed Small form factor to help improve space efficiency of your tape infrastructure. Dual-ported native switched fabric interface designed to enhance the attachment flexibility. High reliability and availability design.

Reduction in the number of tape drives and cartridges needed Reduction in the amount of floor space needed Up to 40 MB/sec native data rate, over 2.5 times the 14 MB/sec for the 3590 E or H Models Up to 300 GB native cartridge capacity, a five times increase over the 60 GB for the 3590 H Models Dual-ported switched fabric 2-Gbps Fibre Channel attachments Small form factor that allows double the drives in a single 3494 frame, as compared to the 3590 Tape Drive High reliability and availability design

The IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Drive 3590 Model B1A comes without the ACF and is designed to go into the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Automated Tape Library 3494. It can also go in the IBM TotalStorage Silo Compatible Tape Drive Frame 3590 Model C12 or C14 for attachment to a StorageTek Automated Cartridge System (ACS). This model includes an integrated SCSI-3 controller with two ports that support a 16-bit, fast-and-wide, Ultra SCSI differential interface. The 3590 Model B1A Tape Drive has a 9 MB/second native date rate (with compression up to 27 MB/second sustained data rate).

The IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Drive 3590 Model E1A comes without the ACF and is designed to go into the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Automated Tape Library 3494. It can also go in the IBM TotalStorage Silo Compatible Tape Drive Frame 3590 Model C12 or C14 for attachment to a StorageTek Automated Cartridge System (ACS). This model can be ordered with either an integrated SCSI-3 controller with two ports that support a 16-bit, fast-and-wide, Ultra SCSI differential interface or a dual ported Fibre Channel attachment interface. The Model E1A tape drive has a 14 MB/second native data rate (with compression up to 40 MB/second sustained data rate with Fibre Channel). Up to two Model E1As can be installed in a 3494 Model L12 or L14, up to four Model E1As in a 3494 Model D14, and up to six Model E1As can be installed in a Model D12.

The IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Drive 3590 Model H1A comes without the ACF and is designed to go into the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Automated Tape Library 3494. It can also go in the IBM TotalStorage Silo Compatible Tape Drive Frame 3590 Model C12 or C14 for attachment to a StorageTek Automated Cartridge System (ACS). This model can be ordered with either an integrated SCSI-3 controller with two ports that support a 16-bit, fast-and-wide, Ultra SCSI differential interface or a dual ported Fibre Channel attachment interface. The Model H1A tape drive has a 14 MB/second native data rate. Up to two Model H1As can be installed in a 3494 Model L12 or L14, up to four Model H1As in a 3494 Model D14, and up to six Model H1As can be installed in a Model D12.