IBM 3592 Tape Drive

The IBM 3592 is a series of tape drives and corresponding magnetic tape data storage media formats developed by IBM.

The IBM 3592 tape drive was introduced under the nickname Jaguar. The next drive was the TS1120, also having the nickname Jaguar followed by the TS1130. All three of these drives are available from Sunstar Company with warranty. The IBM 3592, TS1120 or TS1130 when purchased as reconditioned can be certified by IBM, in essence ready for IBM maintenance.

Note: The 3592 line of tape drives and media is not compatible with the IBM 3590 series of drives, which it superseded.

Interfaces Supported: FC, ESCON, FICON, 2Gb FICON

Media and Capacity
Like the 3590 and 3480 before it, this tape format has half inch tape spooled onto 4" x 5" x 1" data cartridges containing a single reel. A takeup reel is embedded inside the tape drive. Because of their speed, reliability, durability and low media cost, the 3592 tape drives are still in high demand.

3592 JJ/JR cartridge = 60GB (Native)
3592 JA/JW cartridge = 300GB (Native)

Models Supported:
IBM 3592 Model J1A
IBM 3592 Mode J70
IBM 3592 Model C20
Model 3592-E05 (TS1120)
TS1130 Tape Drive

IBM Libraries that support the 3592:
TS3500 Tape Library
3494 Tape Library

Please do contact Sunstar Company and we should be able to support your IBM Tape Drive Request .
info@sunstarco.com (800) 663-5523
Many Thanks
Gavin
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