The Black Watch™ Advantage.

• Reduces the static build-up and errors associated with static attraction of debris.
• Minimizes compression of the tape, protecting the recording surface from being flattened.
• Helps to reduce errors and data loss by virtually eliminating debris from backside scratching of the tape surface.

In addition to the backcoating. . .
our Black Watch™ 3480/3490E cartridges incorporate features designed to help protect your data and provide high-level performance.

• Our precision tape spool reduces edge wear from uneven tape winding.
• Our unique FlashGard™ weld creates the industry's most durable cartridge shell and minimizes weld debris.
• All cartridges are ISO 9002 certified.
• Lifetime-of-the-product warranty.

• 10 GB storage capacity of uncompressed data (3:1 compression).
• High-speed transfer rate of 9 MB per second.
• Reduced static buildup with Black Watch™ backcoating.
• Servo-written at the factory to ensure proper tracking for all 128 tracks.
• High-density formatting and high-quality recording as a result of advanced metal particulate media.
• Ultra-strong cartridge shell as a result of the exclusive FlashGard™ weld.
• Improved tape stacking and reduced edge damage with our precision tape spool.

SD-3 Tape Cartridges:
Expanding the horizons of data storage.

• High-capacity storage--up to 50 GB uncompressed (3:1 compression).
• High-speed transfer rate of 11.25 MB per second.
• Reduced static buildup with Black Watch™ backcoating.
• Advanced MP tape design provides long term high density storage in a proven helical scan format.
• High-density formatting and high-quality recording as a result of advanced metal particulate media.
• Ultra-strong cartridge shell as a result of the exclusive FlashGard™ weld.
• Improved tape stacking and reduced edge damage with our precision tape spool.

Save library floor space and reduce operator handling with an 1100-ft. tape length and thin film design.

• Maximum recording capacity with 36-track capability.
• Lifetime-of-the-product warranty.
• Toll free technical helpline: 1-800-328-9438

Performance that meets or exceeds ANSI, ISO, and IBM standards.

• Media performance centered on 3480 system requirements.
• Lifetime-of-the-product warranty.