The 3590 Tape Drive provides a native data rate of up to 14MB/sec. With Ultra SCSI attachment, the 3590 Models H are capable of reaching sustained data rates of up to 34MB/sec with 3: 1 compression. With native Fiber Channel attachment, the maximum sustained data rate is 42MB/sec (with 3: 1 compression).Using Extended High Performance Cartridge Tape, a 3590 Model H Tape Drive can store up to 60GB of data (180GB with 3: 1 compression) on a single cartridge. Potential benefits include less tape cartridge handling, improvements in automation slot utilization, and a reduction in floor space requirements.