Tape cartridge IBM 3592-JV 20TB WORM archival media, MPN 02FJ980

IBM 3592-JV tape cartridge with 20TB WORM archival media is removable magnetic tape designed for long-term, write-once read-many data retention. The cartridge provides a high-capacity offline storage option compatible with IBM 3592 tape systems. It is intended for environments where data immutability, regulatory compliance and protection against accidental or malicious overwrite are required.

Advantages

This WORM tape cartridge delivers large native capacity and offline isolation, reducing exposure to network threats and ransomware. As removable media, it supports long archival life and low power consumption when stored offline. Compatibility with IBM 3592 tape systems ensures straightforward integration into existing tape libraries and backup workflows, while WORM functionality guarantees data cannot be altered after writing.

Suitable for

• Long-term archival and cold storage of large datasets
• Regulatory compliance retention where write-once media is required
• Enterprise backup and disaster recovery workflows
• Offline air-gapped storage to protect against cyber threats

Key specifications

• Media type: magnetic tape cartridge with WORM (write-once read-many) capability
• Usable capacity: 20 TB (native, as specified for archival use)
• Form factor: removable cartridge compatible with IBM 3592 family tape drives
• Data protection: write-once immutability to prevent post-write modification
• Intended use: archival and long-term data retention

How to use

Insert the cartridge into a compatible IBM 3592 tape drive or library according to the drive manufacturer’s instructions. Use your backup or archiving software to write data to the cartridge; once data is written in WORM mode it cannot be overwritten or altered. Label and catalogue cartridges within your media management system to maintain traceability and retention schedules. Store cartridges in recommended archival conditions to preserve media integrity.

Usage recommendations

Handle cartridges by the edges, avoid direct contact with the tape window, and store upright in a controlled environment (temperature and humidity within vendor guidelines). Verify compatibility with your specific IBM 3592 drive model before deployment and include periodic media integrity checks as part of your archive maintenance plan.