Tape cartridge IBM 3592 Advanced WORM 4 TB (4000 GB) model 46X7454

IBM 3592 Advanced WORM 4 TB (4000 GB) model 46X7454 is a high-density, write-once read-many (WORM) tape cartridge designed for long-term immutable data retention in enterprise tape libraries. The cartridge provides 4 TB native capacity and is compatible with drives in the IBM 3592 family, delivering a media option that supports regulatory compliance, archival integrity, and high-volume backup workflows where data must remain unchanged after writing.

Advantages

The WORM design enforces immutability at the media level, preventing modification or accidental deletion of recorded data. With 4 TB native capacity, this cartridge reduces physical storage footprint compared with lower-capacity tapes while maintaining tape reliability and long archival life. Compatibility with IBM 3592 family drives ensures predictable performance, and the cartridge format is optimized for use in automated tape libraries to support efficient media management and long-term retention policies.

Suitable for

• Regulatory compliance archives requiring write-once retention
• Long-term offsite and onsite archival storage
• Enterprise backup where immutable copies are mandated
• Automated tape library systems and large-scale data centers

Key specifications

• Native capacity: 4 TB (4000 GB)
• Media type: WORM magnetic tape cartridge
• Form factor: 3592 family tape cartridge
• Intended use: long-term archival and immutable storage
• Compatibility: designed for use with IBM 3592-compatible drives and enterprise tape libraries

How to use

Insert the cartridge into a compatible IBM 3592 family drive or an automated tape library according to the drive manufacturer's handling and loading instructions. Use your backup or archive application to write data to the cartridge; once written as WORM, data cannot be altered or erased, ensuring an immutable copy. Track media in your inventory system and follow your organization's retention and offsite rotation policies for secure long-term storage.

Usage recommendations

Store cartridges in a controlled environment away from strong magnetic fields, excessive humidity, and direct sunlight. Label and catalogue each cartridge before initial use, and verify drive compatibility and firmware levels to ensure reliable reads and writes over the expected archival lifetime.