Make Imation Black Watch™ 9840 Tape Cartridges an integral part of your data management solution. Featuring a revolutionary, completely internal tape path design and a familiar 3480-based form factor, the 9840 half-inch tape cartridge draws on Imation's over 50-year history in half-inch tape manufacturing and development. And, with a fast average access time of 12 seconds, you can count on network-friendly speed combined with enterprise-strength reliability.

Increase transfer speed and virtually double your current 9840 media capacity with the new Sun StorageTek T9840D Drive. It provides higher throughput, faster data access, and greater storage.

Features
- Average access time of 12 seconds (based on average first access, including load time);
- Fast load times, factory-recorded servo tracks, & easy automation;
- Imation proprietary backcoating protects against static electricity, impressions, & scratches;
- Absorbs debris safely to decrease chance of errors;
- Minimizes inter-layer slippage for uniform signal output.