[ MODEL-SPECIFIC MEDIA // PRODUCT RECORD ]
IBM 3592 JC Advanced Type C Data Cartridge (46X7452)
This entry identifies the removable medium SKU, not its drive or dock. Confirm the exact model label, medium generation, host format and drive/dock compatibility before use.
IDENTIFICATION: IBM manufacturer SKU 46X7452; IBM 3592 Advanced Type C (JC) enterprise tape cartridge. Native capacity is distinguished from any data-dependent compression estimate.
Capacity, physical format and compatibility
| Manufacturer / SKU | IBM 46X7452 |
|---|---|
| Medium / generation | IBM 3592 Advanced Type C (JC) enterprise tape cartridge; Type C / 3592 JC medium generation, 12.7 mm half-inch-class enterprise magnetic tape with cartridge memory. |
| Native capacity | 4 TB native in E07/TS1140 format or 7 TB in E08/TS1150 format; compression is content-dependent. |
| Drive/dock compatibility | IBM TS1140 and TS1150 systems as specified by IBM; Type JC is 4 TB in E07 format and 7 TB in E08 format. Do not assume support in another drive or library without its media matrix. |
| Physical medium | Rigid single-reel enterprise cartridge with leader, protective shell, write-protect control and embedded cartridge-memory chip; 12.7 mm wide magnetic tape. |
| Electrical interface | No host data/power connector. A compatible IBM 3592 drive engages tape and contacts the cartridge-memory interface; the drive/library host bus (such as Fibre Channel) is separate. |
| Format limits | The JC label identifies media generation, not one fixed effective capacity: capacity and write access depend on drive, format and firmware. It is not LTO, DLT or 3592 JA/JB media. |
Storage and preservation cautions
Keep in its case, clean, cool and dry; avoid dust, sunlight, strong magnetic fields and sudden environmental changes. Handle the shell only, acclimatize before loading, verify checksums and migrate data to independent copies while compatible readers remain available.
- Do not force media into a drive/dock or use improvised cleaners, lubricants or repairs. Stop if the shell, connector, tape leader or disk enclosure is damaged.
- Preserve more than one independent copy, verify checksums after transfer, and document the drive/dock, firmware, OS and format used. Plan migration before compatible equipment is lost.
Manufacturer and archival sources
- IBM — 3592 cartridge types and part numbersIBM’s manufacturer table identifies each 3592 media type and its part number.
- IBM — Ordering 3592 tape mediaIBM manufacturer guide documents 3592 cartridge types, part identifiers, drive compatibility and capacities.
- IBM — TS7700 media compatibilityIBM drive/media documentation; the exact drive model governs format support.
- IBM — Supported 3592 cartridge capacitiesIBM lists native capacity and compression ceiling by drive format and media generation.
- Library of Congress — Care, Handling, and Storage of Audiovisual MaterialsArchival storage/handling advice for magnetic tape.
Capacity labels, compressed ratings, and compatibility are model- and host-specific. Product references and exact drive/dock manuals take precedence over shell fit or a generic family name.