IBM TS1160 Tape Drive

Enterprise-class performance, proven reliability, and extreme scalability.

The IBM TS1160 is built for organisations that need high-capacity, high-speed tape storage without compromising security or long-term durability. Designed for IBM 3592 JE cartridges, the TS1160 is a workhorse tape drive delivering unrivalled throughput and reliability for large-scale enterprise environments such as finance, research, media, and compliance-heavy industries.

Whether used standalone, within IBM TS4500 libraries, or integrated into the IBM TS7700 family, the TS1160 ensures your data is safe, accessible, and cost-efficient across decades.

Key Features IBM TS1160

• 20TB native / 60TB compressed capacity per cartridge (JE media)
• Up to 400 MB/s native throughput
• AES-256 encryption for secure, compliant data storage
• WORM support for write-once regulatory retention
• Backward compatibility with IBM 3592 JD, JC, and JB media (read/write)
• Enterprise-grade reliability — designed for 24x7 workloads and multi-decade data retention
• Flexible integration with IBM TS4500, TS7700, or standalone deployments
• Advanced error correction and health monitoring for superior data integrity

Benefits of IBM TS1160

• Lowest cost per TB at scale – store massive datasets affordably compared to disk or cloud.
• Air-gapped protection – offline by design, keeping ransomware and cyber threats out.
• Compliance made simple – WORM and encryption built in for audit-ready storage.
• Investment protection – backward compatibility with older 3592 media extends asset life.
• Sustainable storage – lower power and cooling requirements compared to disk-based systems.
• Seamless integration – fits into IBM TS4500 libraries and TS7700 virtual tape systems.
• Decades of reliability – enterprise-grade durability ensures data is safe long term.