Refurbished & Used IBM TS1120 Tape Drive

Alta Technologies buys & sells new, used, and refurbished IBM TS1120 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 TS1120 Tape Drive hardware. 

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

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IBM TS1120 Tape Drive Information:

The IBM System StorageTM TS1120 Tape Drive (TS1120 tape drive) provides a solution for applications that require high-capacity, quick data access or long-term data storage. It's compatible with IBM tape libraries, IBM frames that can be installed independently, and an IBM 3592 Tape Frame Model C20 (3592 C20 frame) connected to a Sun StorageTekTM 9310 library. When connected to an IBM System Storage TS1120 Tape Controller, TS1120 tape drives can be shared among supported open system hosts on a Storage Area Network (SAN) or between IBM FICON® and ESCON mainframe hosts (TS1120 tape controller).

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IBM TS1120 Tape Drive Specifications:

The native data transfer rate of the TS1120 tape drive is up to 104 MBps. The TS1120 tape drive can transfer data up to 200 MBps in open system conditions where data typically compresses at 2:1. A single tape drive can transfer data up to 260 MBps in a mainframe system, where data compresses at a rate of 3:1. This can help reduce backup and recovery times, as well as the number of resources needed to maintain the system.


  • Linear Serpentine recording

  • 700 GB capacity using JB/JX media

  • 300/500 GB capacity using JA/JW media

  • 60/100 GB capacity using JJ/JR media

  • 400 MBps burst data rate

  • Compact 3.8 in x 7.8 in x 18.4 in dimensions.

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