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3590 Cartridges | SD-3 |
Black Watch Backcoating
The nonconductive media in this innovative cartridge provides very high performance. But without a conductive surface, static can accumulate to levels high enough to threaten your data. That's why 3M Black Watch 3590 cartridges feature 3M™ Black Watch™ backcoating. This high quality backcoating dissapates static, to help protect your data and your equiptment. And 3M is uniquely qualified to deliver this protection. We invented backcoating to give our tapes a performance edge. Now, the latest high-density metal particulate formulations require backcoating -- and we have more than 30 years or experience with backcoatings.
Precision Tape Spool Black Watch tape cartridges incorporate a new precision tape spool design. This improved spool ensures that tape winds more evenly. Together with the textured backcoat, it improves tape stacking and reduces edge damage. And reduced edge damage will reduce the number of single track errors by up to 72% on the first track of tape. 3M ™ FlashGard™ Weld now by Imation A better weld for a stronger cartridge The unique weld used in the FlashGard welding process makes the shell ultra-strong and highly resistant to breakage. And tat stronger shell means your data is better protected. Reduced flash for greater data safety Other cartridges can leave "flash" or weld debris inside the shell. 3M's FlashGard weld is a "wall within a wall" that traps flash and keeps it away from the tape pack -- and away from your data
Leader Block New, color-coded leader block makes new cartridge easy to recognize, new design prevents accidental processing in a 3480 or 3490E drive. Write-Protect wheel Easy-to-understand padlock symbol identifies the write-protect status of the cartridge at a glance. Contoured finger grips Modified contour design makes cartridge even easier to handle, especially in magazines. Media identification label A separate recessed label area accommodates the single-digit Media Identification Label. ID blocks Color-coded ID blocks make cartridge easy for operator to recognize. They automatically identify the 3480 or 3490E cartridge in a 3590 drive. Removal notch The back of the cartridge features an easy-to grip finger notch that makes it easy to remove the cartridge from a drive or magazine. Go To | Technology | Features | Applications | Services | Availability |
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The metal particulate media used in the 3M™ Black Watch™ 3590 tape cartridge features
smaller, more densely packed particles that allow precise, high-density formatting and long-lasting,
high-quality recording. This high-coercivity MP media is designed specifically for demanding digital
applications -- unlike earlier MP media formulations, which were developed for audio and video applications.
3M™ Black Watch™ 3590 Tape Cartridges are servo-written in the factory with special servo
heads and processors co-developed with IBM. This ensures proper tracking for all 128 tracks for
the entire length of the tape.
