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11660-T
Imation Black Watch 3490E Cartridge # 11660 810MB, 1100
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11660-T-Imation Black Watch 3490E Cartridge # 11660 810MB, 1100 is a high-performance magnetic data tape cartridge developed for IBM 3490E tape drives and compatible tape automation equipment. Utilizing the 3490E tape format, this cartridge provides a native capacity of 810MB and a compressed capacity of up to 2.4GB, making it a reliable solution for medium to large-scale enterprise data storage and backup requirements.
Engineered for standard backup, archival storage, and regulatory compliance use cases, the Imation Black Watch 3490E offers robust durability, long archival life up to 30 years, and stable data retention. The cartridge supports a native transfer speed up to 9 MB/s and features a standard (non-WORM, non-encrypted) design, with a tape length of approximately 1100 feet. Its rugged black shell and precise dimensions ensure compatibility with 3490E drives in tape libraries and enterprise data centers.
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A mid-size bank deploys 11660-T-Imation Black Watch 3490E 810 MB cartridges (rated for 1 100 load/unload cycles) in an automated tape library to archive daily transaction logs. Outcome: Secure, Sarbanes-Oxley-compliant backups with immutable offsite data protection and rapid integrity verification.
A regional hospital’s PACS system writes MRI and CT scan files to 11660-T-Imation 3490E 810 MB cartridges for HIPAA-compliant offsite storage. Outcome: Cost-effective long-term archiving, reliable data retrieval for patient care and audits, and reduced primary storage footprint.
A state agency automates end-of-year fiscal report backups with 11660-T-Imation 3490E cartridges (810 MB, 1 100-cycle durability) in an autoloader. Outcome: Low-cost cold storage, audit-ready data retention for up to 10 years, and simplified offsite rotation for disaster recovery readiness.
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| 11660-T |  18P8924 |  23R9830 |  95P4436-T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | Other | DLT | Other | LTO |
| Tape Generation | N/A | N/A | N/A | LTO-4 |
| Cartridge Type | Standard | Cleaning | Standard | Standard |
| Use Case | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries |
| Native Capacity | 810 MB | N/A | 700 GB | 800 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 2.4 GB | N/A | 2.1 TB | 1.6 TB |
| Tape Length | 1100ft | N/A | 604m | 820m |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 9 MB/s | N/A | Up to 104 MB/s | Up to 120 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | N/A | N/A | Up to 311 MB/s | Up to 240 MB/s |
| Encryption Support | No | N/A | No | Yes |
| WORM Support | No | No | No | Yes |
| Media Type | Magnetic | N/A | Magnetic | Magnetic |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 Years | N/A | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years |
| Read Compatibility | IBM 3490E drives / N/A | DLT VS1, DLT VS160 drives | IBM 3592-E05, 3592-E06, 3592-E07 drives | LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6 drives |
| Write Compatibility | IBM 3490E drives only | N/A | IBM 3592-E05, 3592-E06, 3592-E07 drives | LTO-4 drives only |
| Tape Color | Black | N/A | Black | Purple |
| Environment | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving |
| Compliance | N/A | N/A | RoHS | RoHS |
| Product Name | Imation Black Watch 3490E Tape Cartridge #11660 | IBM DLT VS1VS160 Cleaning Cartridge (18P8924) | IBM 23R9830 3592 JB Data Cartridge | IBM LTO Ultrium 4 Data Cartridge 95P4436 |
| Height | 4.2 in | 4.2 | 1.02 inches | 0.85 inches |
| Width | 4.95 in | 4.15 | 4.33 inches | 4.15 inches |
| Depth | 1 in | 1.0 | 4.92 inches | 4.02 inches |
| Weight | 0.55 lbs | 0.34 | 0.62 lbs | 0.44 lbs |
Cartridge performed reliably during legacy system backups. Data integrity remained intact after multiple restore tests.
Good quality 3490E media. Still dependable for archival workloads.
Consistent read and write performance with older tape drives.
Used for compliance archives. No degradation noticed.
Reliable legacy tape for long term storage needs.
The Imation Black Watch 3490E Cartridge #11660 offers 810 MB native storage capacity, expandable to 1.62 GB with 2:1 hardware compression.
This cartridge contains 1100 feet of quarter-inch magnetic tape, providing ample length for standard backup jobs.
It uses the QIC 3490E (Quarter-Inch Cartridge) format, widely supported by legacy tape backup systems.
The Imation Black Watch 3490E #11660 is compatible with all QIC 3490E tape drives that support 810 MB native capacity and 2:1 compression.
This cartridge supports up to 3 MB/s native transfer rate and up to 6 MB/s with 2:1 hardware compression.
Yes. The 3490E cartridge natively holds 810 MB and can compress data at a 2:1 ratio, effectively doubling its capacity.
Imation cartridges feature high-coercivity tape media and rigorous quality testing, delivering a mean time between failures (MTBF) of over 250,000 hours.
You can reliably overwrite the tape up to 100,000 times under normal operating conditions without data degradation.
Store and operate the cartridge between 10 °C and 40 °C with 20–80% non-condensing humidity for optimal performance.
Insert the cartridge firmly into the drive until it clicks, then use the drive’s eject button to unload it safely after the drive indicator signals completion.
Yes. The cartridge includes a sliding write-protect tab to prevent accidental data erasure or overwrite.
The cartridge measures 102 × 76 × 21 mm (L × W × H) and weighs approximately 95 grams for easy handling and storage.
Under recommended storage conditions, the tape maintains full performance for up to 10 years.
Yes. Imation provides a one-year limited warranty covering manufacturing defects and media failures under normal use.
Use your tape drive’s built-in verify or checksum feature immediately after backup to confirm data integrity.
Store cartridges vertically in their protective cases, away from magnetic fields, direct sunlight, and extreme temperature or humidity fluctuations.