Qualstar Q8 Entry-Level LTO Tape Library with SAS LTO-8 Drive rack 19" 8x cartridge 96/240TB 3 year warranty

The Qualstar Q8 LTO tape library is designed to deliver the highest performance and value for backup, recovery, and archiving applications. Compact—1U—yet feature-rich, the LTO Q8 tape library offers exceptional capacity (up to 144TB/360TB for LTO-9 drives) and throughput at an affordable price. The Qualstar Q8's data storage capacity can be increased by upgrading to newer generations of LTO technology.

The Qualstar Q8 LTO-8 SAS is an entry-level LTO tape library with an LTO-8 SAS drive. Like all models in the Q series, the Qualstar Q8 LTO tape library is designed for reliability and user convenience, offering simple installation and easy maintenance. The 1U rackmount enclosure can be mounted in a 19" rack. The Q8 LTO-8 SAS model offers a capacity of 96 terabytes (native) or 240 terabytes (compressed). The built-in menu-driven control panel is intuitive and easy to use. The same functionality is also available through the integrated browser-based remote management interface (RMI), which allows IT administrators to remotely configure, manage, and diagnose the library from anywhere in the world. All replaceable components—such as the tape drive, power supply, and controller board—can be removed using standard tools.

Key features

• Uses Ultrium LTO-8 tape drive technology,
• 8 cassette slots in two 4-slot magazines,
• 1 available I/O port with one SAS slot,
• 1 half-height Ultrium LTO-8 tape drive,
• Up to 240TB with LTO-8 compression (2.5:1).
• Encryption capability.
• Barcode reader as standard for quick inventory.
• Height 1U x 19″ for rack mounting.
• Remote management simplifies IT administration.
• Designed for reliability.
• Automatically connected, user-installable tape drive.
• Self-calibrating, fully digital servo control system.
• Automatic alignment: no mechanical or electrical adjustment required.
• Automatic detection of all components
• Minimum 500,000 robot load/unload cycles for trouble-free operation
• Active cooling with forced air circulation
• ADI library interface
• SAS interface support - Single I/O port slot
• Logical library partitioning
• Comprehensive user interface
• Remote library manager based on RMI browser
• LCD control panel and menu system for easy installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance
• Effective media control
• Three-year warranty
• Standard rack mounting kit