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- Imation Black Watch 3490E CartridgeMeet your high-performance data center requirements with the Imation Black Watch 3490E cartridge.The Black Watch 3490E #46138 tape cartridge has up to 810MB native capacity.
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46138..... Overview
46138.....-Imation Black Watch 3490E CartridgeMeet your high-performance data center requirements with the Imation Black Watch 3490E cartridge. The Black Watch 3490E #46138 tape cartridge has up to 810MB native capacity. This high-performance tape cartridge utilizes the IBM 3490E tape format, known for robust reliability and durability in demanding enterprise environments. Designed as a standard data cartridge, the 3490E offers 810MB native and 2.4GB compressed capacity and is optimized for mainframe, enterprise backup, and archival storage operations.
The Black Watch 3490E cartridge delivers a native transfer speed of up to 3 MB/s, with no support for WORM or hardware encryption. Featuring a magnetic, rewritable design and a strong archival life of up to 30 years, it is well-suited for data center tape libraries, regulatory compliance, and long-term cold storage. Typical dimensions include a slim and robust housing, while compatibility with IBM 3490E drives ensures seamless integration into existing infrastructures.
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46138..... Specifications
- Product Type
- Data Tape
- Tape Format
- Other
- Tape Generation
- N/A
- Cartridge Type
- Standard
- Use Case
- Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries
- Native Capacity
- 810 MB
- Compressed Capacity
- 2.4 GB
- Tape Length
- 609m
- Data Transfer Rate (Native)
- Up to 3 MB/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)
- N/A
- Encryption Support
- No
- WORM Support
- No
- Media Type
- Magnetic / Rewritable
- Archival Life
- Up to 30 Years
- Read Compatibility
- IBM 3490E Tape Drives
- Write Compatibility
- IBM 3490E Tape Drives
- Tape Color
- Black
- Environment
- Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving
- Compliance
- N/A
- Product Name
- Imation Black Watch 3490E Data Cartridge #46138
- Height
- 4.92 in
- Width
- 4.85 in
- Depth
- 1.02 in
- Weight
- 0.64 lbs
46138..... Use Case
High-Speed Enterprise Archival for Transactional Data
A global e-commerce provider integrates the Imation Black Watch 3490E #46138 tape cartridge into its nightly data center backup routine, capturing up to 810 MB of native transactional logs per cartridge. This solution delivers ultra-reliable, long-term offsite archival at a fraction of disk storage cost, ensuring rapid retrieval and data integrity for audit or analysis.
Regulatory Compliance Retention in Healthcare
A large hospital network deploys the 46138 Imation Black Watch 3490E cartridge to store electronic health records (EHR) in its data center, meeting HIPAA-mandated retention periods. By leveraging 810 MB native capacity per tape, the network achieves secure, WORM-compatible archiving with tamper-proof media, simplifying audit readiness and minimizing regulatory risk.
Disaster Recovery and Offsite Replication
A multinational cloud services company uses the Imation Black Watch 3490E #46138 cartridge for weekly snapshots of critical virtual machine images, transporting tapes to a remote vault. This high-performance, portable tape solution ensures business continuity with fast restore times, hardened media resilience and predictable recovery point objectives (RPOs) under severe outage scenarios.
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Product Comparison Table 
| 46138..... |  46155..... | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | Other | Other |
| Tape Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Cartridge Type | Standard | Standard |
| Use Case | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage |
| Native Capacity | 810 MB | 150 MB |
| Compressed Capacity | 2.4 GB | 300 MB |
| Tape Length | 609m | 187m |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 3 MB/s | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | N/A | N/A |
| Encryption Support | No | No |
| WORM Support | No | No |
| Media Type | Magnetic / Rewritable | Magnetic |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 Years | Up to 10 Years |
| Read Compatibility | IBM 3490E Tape Drives | QIC-150 compatible drives |
| Write Compatibility | IBM 3490E Tape Drives | QIC-150 drives only |
| Tape Color | Black | Black |
| Environment | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving |
| Compliance | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | Imation Black Watch 3490E Data Cartridge #46138 | Imation QIC DC6150 150/300MB Data Cartridge |
| Height | 4.92 in | 0.4 |
| Width | 4.85 in | 4.0 |
| Depth | 1.02 in | 2.375 |
| Weight | 0.64 lbs | 0.30 |
Reviews & Ratings
F
Faisal Mehmood
4
Stable performance for legacy mainframe backups.
A
Anita Verma
4
No degradation observed over time.
M
Markus Vogel
5
Consistent IBM compatible quality.
Y
Yasir Iqbal
4
Dependable archival media.
Questions & Answers
What is the native capacity of the Imation Black Watch 3490E cartridge (SKU 46138)?
The Imation Black Watch 3490E cartridge delivers up to 810 MB of native storage capacity.
What compressed capacity does the Imation Black Watch 3490E cartridge offer?
With industry-standard 2:1 compression, the cartridge provides up to 1.62 GB of compressed capacity.
Which tape drives are compatible with the Imation Black Watch 3490E cartridge?
This cartridge is fully compatible with all IBM 3490E-series tape drives.
What is the native data transfer rate of the Imation Black Watch 3490E cartridge?
It supports a sustained native transfer rate of up to 9 MB per second.
How does the Imation Black Watch 3490E cartridge protect stored data?
Built-in auto-shutter protection and rugged environmental seals safeguard the tape from dust, light and handling damage.
What is the archival life expectancy of the Imation Black Watch 3490E cartridge?
Under proper storage conditions (15–25 °C and 20–50% RH), the cartridge offers up to 30 years of archival reliability.
How many times can I rewrite data on the Imation Black Watch 3490E cartridge?
The cartridge is rated for thousands of full write/erase cycles with no degradation of data integrity.
What are the ideal use cases for the Imation Black Watch 3490E cartridge?
It’s optimized for high-volume data center backups, long-term archives and secure offsite storage.
Does the Imation Black Watch 3490E cartridge meet industry backup standards?
Yes. It complies with ISO/IEC 20919 and ANSI standards for enterprise tape storage.
What is the part number and SKU for ordering this cartridge?
The part number is Black Watch 3490E, SKU 46138.
How does the cartridge’s shutter mechanism work?
The spring-loaded metal shutter automatically opens and closes to expose tape during load/unload, preventing contamination.
What form factor and dimensions does the Imation Black Watch 3490E cartridge have?
The cartridge measures 102 × 91 × 25 mm and fits standard 3490E tape magazine slots.
How should I store the Imation Black Watch 3490E cartridge for optimal performance?
Store upright in a cool (15–25 °C), low-humidity (20–50% RH) environment away from magnetic fields.
Can I use the Imation Black Watch 3490E cartridge in mixed-vendor tape libraries?
Yes. It’s designed for full interoperability in multi-vendor 3490E tape automation systems.
How does the Imation Black Watch 3490E cartridge improve backup efficiency?
High native throughput and 2:1 compression reduce backup windows and lower media costs per gigabyte.