[ MODEL-SPECIFIC MEDIA // PRODUCT RECORD ]
IBM 3592 JK Advanced Type C Economy Data Cartridge (46X7453)
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 46X7453; IBM 3592 Advanced Type C Economy (JK) enterprise tape cartridge. Native capacity is distinguished from any data-dependent compression estimate.
Capacity, physical format and compatibility
| Manufacturer / SKU | IBM 46X7453 |
|---|---|
| Medium / generation | IBM 3592 Advanced Type C Economy (JK) enterprise tape cartridge; Type C Economy / 3592 JK media generation; 12.7 mm half-inch-class enterprise magnetic tape with cartridge memory. |
| Native capacity | 900 GB native in TS1150 (E08) format; some earlier or later drive formats expose a different capacity. Compression is data-dependent. |
| Drive/dock compatibility | IBM TS1140 and TS1150 systems that list JK; TS1140 E07 formatting is 500 GB native, while TS1150 E08 formatting is 900 GB. Verify exact drive/firmware support. |
| Physical medium | Rugged sealed IBM 3592 cartridge with leader, write-protect control and embedded cartridge memory; 12.7 mm-class tape. |
| Electrical interface | No host-facing data/power connector; the compatible drive transports tape and accesses cartridge memory. Drive/library host interface is separate from this medium. |
| Format limits | JK is economy media and is not the higher-capacity JC cartridge. Native capacity depends on 3592 drive format (500 GB E07 or 900 GB E08); it is not interchangeable with LTO media. |
Storage and preservation cautions
Retain case and label; store in a stable, clean, dry location away from strong magnetic fields, contaminants, sunlight and sharp temperature/humidity changes. Acclimatize before loading; preserve multiple independently verified copies and a compatible reader.
- 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 identifies manufacturer media types and provides ordering/product details for 3592 SKUs.
- IBM — TS7700 media compatibilityIBM documents 3592 media-generation compatibility; confirm the exact library and firmware manual.
- 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 tape-handling recommendations.
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.