Product Description
IBM 3592-E07 TS1140 Tape Drive
The IBM 3592-E07 TS1140 Tape Drive is an enterprise-class half-high tape drive delivering high-capacity, high-performance storage for backup, archival, disaster recovery, and compliance in AIX, IBM i, Linux, and VIOS environments. It supports up to 4 TB native capacity on JC media (up to 12 TB compressed with 3:1 ratio) and native transfer rates up to 250 MB/s, with hardware AES-256 encryption support for secure data protection.
Product Description
The IBM 3592-E07 TS1140 Tape Drive is designed for integration into TS3400, TS3500, 3494 tape libraries, TS7700 Virtualization Engine, stand-alone racks, or 3952 Tape Frames. It offers flexible media support including short and long length cartridges, re-writable, and WORM for compliance. The drive provides high-performance flexible data storage with native encryption capabilities to protect information security, retention, and regulatory compliance. It maintains compatibility with existing automation investments and supports multiplatform environments. The TS1140 is the third generation of the 3592 family, offering improved performance and capacity for enterprise tape storage needs.
Features
- Up to 4 TB native / 12 TB compressed capacity on JC media (3:1 ratio)
- Native transfer rate up to 250 MB/s with digital speed matching
- 8 Gb/s dual-ported Fibre Channel interface for high-bandwidth connectivity
- Hardware AES-256 encryption support
- WORM media compatibility for regulatory compliance
- Backward compatibility with previous 3592 media generations
- Advanced reliability features including TMR heads and error correction
- Support for library-managed and system-managed encryption modes
- Hot-plug drive sled support in compatible libraries
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: E07 (3592-E07 model)
- CCIN: Not assigned (tape drive)
- Part Number: Varies by configuration
- Capacity: 4 TB native on JC media (up to 12 TB compressed)
- Transfer Rate: Up to 250 MB/s native
- Interface: 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel (dual-ported)
- Form Factor: Half-high
- Media Compatibility: 3592 JC/JY cartridges (including WORM)
- Buffer Size: 1 GB or higher
- Compatibility: TS3400, TS3500, 3494 libraries, TS7700, stand-alone racks, 3952 C20 frame
Compatibility
The IBM 3592-E07 TS1140 Tape Drive is compatible with:
- Power Systems Models: All Power8, Power9, Power10, and legacy Power servers with supported 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel HBAs
- Operating Systems: AIX, IBM i (i5/OS V6R1+), Linux (RHEL/SUSE/Ubuntu), VIOS, Windows, HP-UX, Solaris
- Tape Libraries: IBM System Storage TS3400, TS3500, TotalStorage 3494, Virtualization Engine TS7700, and compatible frames/racks
- Media: 3592 JC/JY cartridges (RW and WORM)
- Encryption: Requires feature #5900 or equivalent library-managed encryption and key management software
- Limitations: Requires compatible Fibre Channel infrastructure; encryption needs proper key management setup
Verify exact HBA compatibility, firmware levels, and OS patch levels via IBM documentation for the TS1140 Tape Drive.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
