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- Imation Black Watch 3490E Cartridge # 46138 Meet 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-T Overview
46138-T-Imation Black Watch 3490E Cartridge # 46138 Meet 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 cartridge uses the IBM 3490E magnetic tape format, offering reliable storage and retrieval for critical business data. As a standard data tape, it is designed for enterprise backup operations, archival storage, and regulatory compliance within various IT environments, such as mainframes and data centers.
The Imation Black Watch 3490E cartridge provides a native storage capacity of 810MB and a compressed capacity of up to 2.34GB, with a tape length of approximately 630 meters. It delivers a native data transfer rate of up to 3 MB/s and is not equipped with WORM or hardware encryption features. Known for its robust archival life of up to 30 years, this cartridge is suitable for long-term data preservation, cold storage, and backup tape libraries, ensuring the safety and accessibility of valuable information for extended periods.
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46138-T 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
- 2.34 GB
- Tape Length
- 630m
- Data Transfer Rate (Native)
- Up to 3 MB/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)
- Up to 7 MB/s
- Encryption Support
- No
- WORM Support
- No
- Media Type
- Magnetic
- Archival Life
- Up to 30 Years
- Read Compatibility
- IBM 3490E drives
- Write Compatibility
- IBM 3490E drives only
- Tape Color
- Black
- Environment
- Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving
- Compliance
- N/A
- Product Name
- Imation Black Watch 3490E Cartridge #46138
- Height
- 4.35 in
- Width
- 4.84 in
- Depth
- 1.02 in
- Weight
- 0.6 lbs
46138-T Use Case
Regulatory Compliance Archival for Financial Institutions with Imation Black Watch 3490E #46138
In a global banking data center, IT teams deploy the Imation Black Watch 3490E cartridge #46138 to archive transaction logs and audit trails, meeting SEC and FINRA retention mandates. This high-performance solution delivers 810 MB native capacity per tape, ensuring tamper-proof, off-line storage that reduces eDiscovery costs by up to 40% and secures long-term compliance.
Disaster Recovery and Rapid Restore in Healthcare Data Centers Using Cartridge #46138
A hospital network integrates the Imation Black Watch 3490E tape cartridge #46138 into its secondary site for encrypted weekly backups of electronic health records. With 810 MB native capacity and proven data integrity, administrators achieve sub-hour restore times during testing, ensuring HIPAA compliance and uninterrupted patient care continuity.
Legacy Mainframe Data Migration & Preservation Leveraging Black Watch 3490E #46138
An insurance provider migrating decades of mainframe policy records uses the Imation Black Watch 3490E #46138 cartridge to capture sequential data dumps at 2 MB/s throughput. The result is zero-loss migration into a secure off-line archive, extending data shelf-life beyond 25 years while lowering on-disk storage overhead by 50%.
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Product Comparison Table 
| 46138-T |  35L0844 |  12096-T |  23R9830 |  11660-T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape | Data Tape |
| Tape Format | Other | Other | Other | Other | Other |
| Tape Generation | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cartridge Type | Standard | Cleaning | Standard | 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 | Backup / Long-Term Archiving / Compliance Storage / Tape Libraries |
| Native Capacity | 810 MB | N/A | 25 GB | 700 GB | 810 MB |
| Compressed Capacity | 2.34 GB | N/A | 50 GB | 2.1 TB | 2.4 GB |
| Tape Length | 630m | N/A | 320m | 604m | 1100ft |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 3 MB/s | N/A | Up to 12 MB/s | Up to 104 MB/s | Up to 9 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 7 MB/s | N/A | Up to 24 MB/s | Up to 311 MB/s | N/A |
| Encryption Support | No | N/A | No | No | No |
| WORM Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Media Type | Magnetic | N/A | Magnetic | Magnetic | Magnetic |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years | Up to 30 Years |
| Read Compatibility | IBM 3490E drives | SLR7, SLR32, SLR50, SLR60, SLR100, SLR140, MLR1 drives | SLR50/MLR3 drives | IBM 3592-E05, 3592-E06, 3592-E07 drives | IBM 3490E drives / N/A |
| Write Compatibility | IBM 3490E drives only | N/A | SLR50/MLR3 drives only | IBM 3592-E05, 3592-E06, 3592-E07 drives | IBM 3490E drives only |
| Tape Color | Black | Grey | Black | Black | Black |
| Environment | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving | Data Center / Offsite Backup / Cold Storage / Compliance Archiving |
| Compliance | N/A | N/A | RoHS / WEEE / N/A | RoHS | N/A |
| Product Name | Imation Black Watch 3490E Cartridge #46138 | IBM SLR/MLR Cleaning Tape (35L0844) | Imation SLR50/MLR3 Data Cartridge 25/50GB (Part #: 12096-T) | IBM 23R9830 3592 JB Data Cartridge | Imation Black Watch 3490E Tape Cartridge #11660 |
| Height | 4.35 in | 0.45 | 4.2 inches | 1.02 inches | 4.2 in |
| Width | 4.84 in | 4.25 | 4.0 inches | 4.33 inches | 4.95 in |
| Depth | 1.02 in | 4.2 | 0.9 inches | 4.92 inches | 1 in |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs | 0.25 | 0.42 lbs | 0.62 lbs | 0.55 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Naila Yousuf
5
Stable performance on legacy systems.
H
Henk Visser
5
Good durability.
R
Rashid Mehmood
4
No degradation noticed.
J
Julia Kent
5
Satisfied with quality.
Questions & Answers
What is the native capacity of the Imation Black Watch 3490E Cartridge #46138?
The Imation Black Watch 3490E Cartridge #46138 offers up to 810 MB of native data capacity, delivering high-density backup for data center applications.
Which tape drives are compatible with the Imation Black Watch 3490E #46138?
The #46138 Black Watch 3490E cartridge is fully compatible with all IBM 3490E drives and emulators, ensuring seamless integration into existing tape libraries.
Can the Imation Black Watch 3490E Cartridge be used for long-term archival storage?
Yes, the Black Watch 3490E tape format is engineered for archival reliability, offering a shelf life of up to 30 years under proper storage conditions.
What data transfer rate does the Imation Black Watch 3490E #46138 support?
When paired with an IBM 3490E drive, the Black Watch 3490E cartridge supports sustained native transfer rates up to 3 MB/s, optimizing backup windows.
How durable is the Imation Black Watch 3490E Cartridge?
Constructed with reinforced media and protective casing, the Black Watch 3490E #46138 withstands repeated use, featuring up to 1,000 read/write cycles.
What environmental conditions are recommended for the #46138 cartridge?
Store and operate the Imation Black Watch 3490E between 10 °C and 45 °C and 10%–80% non-condensing humidity for maximum data integrity.
Is the Imation Black Watch 3490E #46138 backward compatible?
No; the 3490E format is not backward compatible with older 3480 or 3490 cartridges, but it offers superior capacity and performance.
How do I properly handle and load the Black Watch 3490E cartridge?
Hold the cartridge by its edges, avoid touching the tape window, and gently insert it into the drive until it clicks into place.
What error-correction features are built into the #46138 tape?
The Imation Black Watch 3490E employs advanced ECC (Error Correction Code) and CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) to ensure data accuracy during backup and restore.
How do I clean drives used with the Imation Black Watch 3490E Cartridge?
Use a certified cleaning cartridge every 50 tape swaps or when recommended by the drive manufacturer to maintain optimal read/write performance.
What warranty covers the Imation Black Watch 3490E #46138?
The cartridge includes a full one-year manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Can I purchase the Imation Black Watch 3490E Cartridge in bulk?
Yes, the #46138 is available in multi-pack options, providing volume discounts for large data center deployments.
How does the Imation Black Watch 3490E compare to LTO tape formats?
While LTO offers higher capacities and speeds, the 3490E format remains a cost-effective solution for legacy IBM 3490E environments.
What is the expected mean time between failures (MTBF) for the #46138 cartridge?
The Imation Black Watch 3490E features an MTBF exceeding 100,000 hours when used within recommended environmental and operational guidelines.
Where can I find technical support for the Imation Black Watch 3490E #46138?
Technical assistance is available through Imation’s official support portal or via authorized distributors, offering troubleshooting and compatibility guidance.
How much compressed capacity can I expect from the Black Watch 3490E?
With typical 2:1 compression, the #46138 cartridge can store up to 1.62 GB of data, depending on file type and compressibility.