Refurbished & Used IBM TS1140 Tape Drive

Alta Technologies buys & sells new, used, and refurbished IBM TS1140 Tape Drives and upgrades. Whether you need a fully configured system or simply require a feature or part, we carry a broad array of used IBM TS1140 Tape Drive hardware. 

With over 25 years of experience, Alta Technologies is the leading IBM storage system dealer in the area. We also buy your excess equipment.

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IBM TS1140 Tape Drive Information:

The IBM System Storage TS1140 Tape Drive (TS1140 tape drive) provides storage capabilities to aid in data access, security, long-term retention, and data governance and regulatory compliance. The TS1140 tape drive provides high-speed, versatile data storage with data encryption capabilities. The drive's interoperability with existing tape automation can help you protect your investment in tape automation.

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IBM TS1140 Tape Drive Specifications:

The TS1140 features three options for Type C media. The 3592 Advanced data tape cartridge, JC, provides up to 4.0 TB native capacity, and up to 4.0 TB are provided by the 3592 Advanced WORM cartridge, JY. A limited capacity of up to 500 GB Economy cartridge, JK, offers fast access to data. The TS1140 tape drive can also read and write on previous media, type B (JB and JX), and read only on type A (JA, JW, JJ and JR).


  • Linear Serpentine recording

  • 4 TB capacity using JC/JY media

  • 1.6 TB capacity using JB/JX media

  • 500 GB capacity using JK media

  • 800 MBps burst data rate

  • Compact 3.8 in x 7.8 in x 18.4 in dimensions  

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