IBM 3592-JV 20TB - Worm

With a native capacity of 20 TB and support for WORM (Write Once Read Many) data protection, this IBM 3592-JV tape cartridge is engineered for long-term archival and regulatory compliance. Leveraging barium ferrite (BaFe) media and 4096 tracks, it delivers exceptional areal density and data integrity for enterprise environments.

Overview

The IBM 3592-JV is a Gen 6 enterprise tape cartridge designed for use with IBM TS1160 tape drives. Its WORM capability ensures that data, once written, cannot be altered or overwritten, providing immutable storage for compliance and security. With a native capacity of 20 TB and up to 60 TB compressed (assuming 3:1 compression), it offers massive storage density for backup and archive applications.

What stands out

• Native 20 TB capacity, up to 60 TB compressed
• WORM technology for tamper-proof archival
• Durable barium ferrite media with 30+ year archival life
• High track density (4096 tracks) for superior performance
• Supports hardware encryption when used with compatible drives

Technical details

• Cartridge type: IBM 3592 Enterprise Tape Cartridge
• Generation: TS1160 (Gen 6)
• Data format: WORM (Write Once Read Many)
• Media material: Barium Ferrite (BaFe)
• Tape length: approximately 1100 meters
• Number of tracks: 4096
• Non-recoverable error rate: 1 x 10^-19 bits read
• Operating temperature: 10°C to 45°C (50°F to 113°F)
• Operating humidity: 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing)
• Colour: Blue

Our verdict

For organizations requiring immutable, high-capacity archival storage, the IBM 3592-JV 20TB WORM cartridge is a reliable choice. Its combination of WORM protection, high capacity, and long archival life makes it ideal for compliance-driven industries.