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11737....-Imation 4mm DDS-3, 12/24GBThe Imation DDS3 12/24 offers the perfect blend of efficiency, durability, and versatility. Ideal for daily data backups and data recall efforts, the DDS3 Imation offers 12 GB of native capacity and 24 GB of compressed capacity. This 4mm DDS-3 data tape is designed to meet the needs of modern organizations seeking reliable storage for routine backup operations, making it perfect for small business servers and enterprise workstations that demand secure, cost-effective, and scalable archiving.

The Imation DDS-3 features the DDS (Digital Data Storage) tape format and is part of the DDS-3 generation, offering a 125-meter tape length. With a native data transfer rate of up to 1.5 MB/s, this standard magnetic cartridge does not support WORM or hardware encryption. It is optimized for enterprise backup, regulatory compliance, and long-term archival with an archival life of up to 30 years. This makes it a trusted choice for data centers, offsite storage, and compliance-driven environments requiring predictable and robust data retention.

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11737.... Specifications

Product Type
Data Tape
Tape Format
DDS
Tape Generation
DDS-3
Cartridge Type
Standard
Use Case
Backup / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries / Long-Term Archiving
Native Capacity
12 GB
Compressed Capacity
24 GB
Tape Length
125m
Data Transfer Rate (Native)
Up to 1.5 MB/s
Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)
Up to 3.0 MB/s
Encryption Support
No
WORM Support
No
Media Type
Magnetic
Archival Life
Up to 30 Years
Read Compatibility
DDS-3, DDS-4 drives
Write Compatibility
DDS-3 drives only
Tape Color
Black
Environment
Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving
Compliance
N/A
Product Name
Imation 4mm DDS-3, 12/24GB Data Tape Cartridge (11737)
Height
2.95
Width
2.17
Depth
0.31
Weight
0.07

11737.... Use Case

Automated Daily Data Backup for Accounting Firms with Imation 4mm DDS-3, 12/24GB (11737)

A regional accounting firm implements the Imation 4mm DDS-3, 12/24GB tape (11737) to perform nightly incremental backups of ledgers, tax returns and audit trails. The perfect blend of efficiency, durability and versatility—12 GB native (24 GB compressed) capacity—ensures secure, automated data protection, rapid recall for client inquiries and full compliance with financial regulations.

Durable Field Data Transport for Remote Industrial Monitoring Using Imation DDS-3 12/24GB Tapes

An offshore drilling operation uses Imation 4mm DDS-3, 12/24GB cartridges to shuttle sensor logs and equipment diagnostics back to headquarters. The rugged, portable design combined with 12 GB native (24 GB compressed) capacity guarantees reliable offline data transfer, zero network dependency and timely analysis to support maintenance planning and safety reporting.

Cost-Effective Long-Term Archival of Healthcare Records with Imation DDS-3 12/24GB (11737)

A mid-sized medical center adopts Imation 4mm DDS-3, 12/24GB tape (11737) for multi-year retention of patient charts, imaging files and compliance logs. With 12 GB of native storage (24 GB compressed), the solution delivers a cost-efficient, HIPAA-compliant archive, fast data recall for audits and minimal offsite storage overhead.

Quality Certifications

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ISO 14001 Certified - UCCISO 9001 Certified - UCCRoHS CompliantREACH CompliantFCC CertifiedCE Mark - European ConformityVCI CertifiedUKCA Mark - UK Conformity Assessed

Product Comparison Table

Imation 4mm DDS-3, 12/24GBThe Imation DDS3 12/24 offers the perfect blend of efficiency, durability, and versatility.Ideal for daily data backups and data recall efforts, the DDS3 Imation offers 12 GB of native capacity and 24 GB of compressed capacity.11737....HP 8.6 GB WORM Optical DiscC7986A..HP DAT 72 72GB 170M DATA CARTRIDGEC8010AThe Maxell DDS-5 DAT72 offers 36 GB of native capacity and 72 GB of compressed capacity to meet and exceed your data storage needs.200200...Sony 5.25″ 9.1 GB Optical TapesCWO-9100B
Product TypeData TapeData Optical DiscData TapeData TapeData Tape
Tape FormatDDSOtherDDSDDSOther
Tape GenerationDDS-3N/AN/ADDS-5N/A
Cartridge TypeStandardWORMStandardStandardStandard
Use CaseBackup / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries / Long-Term ArchivingCompliance Storage / Long-Term Archiving / Tape LibrariesBackup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape LibrariesBackup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape LibrariesBackup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries
Native Capacity12 GB8 GB36 GB36 GB9.1 GB
Compressed Capacity24 GB8 GB72 GB72 GBN/A
Tape Length125mN/A170m170mN/A
Data Transfer Rate (Native)Up to 1.5 MB/sN/AUp to 3.5 MB/sUp to 3.5 MB/sUp to 4 MB/s
Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)Up to 3.0 MB/sN/AUp to 7 MB/sUp to 7 MB/sN/A
Encryption SupportNoNoNoNoNo
WORM SupportNoYesNoNoNo
Media TypeMagneticWORMMagneticMagneticRewritable
Archival LifeUp to 30 YearsUp to 50 YearsUp to 30 YearsUp to 30 YearsUp to 30 Years
Read CompatibilityDDS-3, DDS-4 drivesN/ADAT 72 drivesDDS-5 (DAT72) drivesN/A
Write CompatibilityDDS-3 drives onlyN/ADAT 72 drivesDDS-5 (DAT72) drives onlyN/A
Tape ColorBlackN/ABlackBlackN/A
EnvironmentData Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance ArchivingData Center / Offsite Backup / Compliance ArchivingData Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance ArchivingData Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance ArchivingData Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving
ComplianceN/AN/ARoHSN/AN/A
Product NameImation 4mm DDS-3, 12/24GB Data Tape Cartridge (11737)HP 8.6GB Write-Once Optical Disk (C7986A)C8010A-HP DAT 72 72GB 170M DATA CARTRIDGEMaxell DDS-5 DAT72 Data CartridgeCWO-9100B-Sony 5.25″ 9.1 GB Optical Tape
Height2.950.390.393 inches0.45 inches1.024 in
Width2.175.592.95 inches2.83 inches5.827 in
Depth0.314.922.05 inches2.95 inches5.748 in
Weight0.070.350.13 lbs0.13 lbs1.01 lbs

Reviews & Ratings

G
Greg Howard
5

Imation DDS3 tape handled daily backups well.

N
Nadia Saleem
4

Good balance of capacity and cost.

E
Erwin Koch
5

Stable DAT media.

F
Fahim Anwar
3

No restore issues.

L
Laura Kim
4

Reliable performance.

Questions & Answers

What is the Imation 4mm DDS-3 12/24GB cartridge?

The Imation 4mm DDS-3 is a digital data storage tape offering 12 GB native and 24 GB compressed capacity on a durable 4 mm DDS-3 media form factor.

What are the native and compressed capacities?

This DDS-3 cartridge provides 12 GB of native storage and up to 24 GB of data when using standard 2:1 compression.

What data transfer rates does it support?

The Imation DDS-3 cartridge supports native transfer rates up to 3 MB/s and compressed rates up to 6 MB/s.

Which tape drives are compatible with DDS-3 cartridges?

DDS-3 cartridges are compatible with all DDS-3 drives and most DDS-4 drives, including all major SCSI and SAS DDS tape libraries.