RLS Series
RLS-8350 Expandable Rack Mount Library
Qualstar extends the well-respected RLS Series of automated, high-capacity rack mountable tape libraries with the RLS-8350. Embodying Qualstar’s core values of superior performance, reliability, and value, a single RLS-8350 library module storing uncompressed data on LTO-8 tapes stores up to 600 terabytes of data. Using typical data compression ratios, total capacity can be increased to 1.5 petabytes. Multi-unit configurations support as much as 12.3 petabytes in a single rack.
Expansion Ready
Any RLS-8350 library can be expanded by adding up to three RLS-85120 modules, increasing the total system’s capacity by more than eight times.
- Accommodates as many as 410 tapes in just 36U rackspace, providing 12.3 PB of compressed data storage
- Up to 19 LTO-6, LTO-7, or LTO-8 SAS or FC drives
- Field upgrades are User-installable, self-calibrating, and automatically discovered
- FastPass™–Qualstar’s simple, robust tape mover–fits entirely within the library
- No additional power or cooling needed
Encryption Enabled
- Protects valuable data in transit
- Simple, easy-to-use
- Library-based encryption
- User assigns keys
- Separate key per partition
Q-Link™ Remote Manager
- Enables any RLS tape library to be configured, monitored, diagnosed, and managed from anywhere in the world
- Web browser-based
- Gestão local e remota com visão únic
- Remote monitoring and troubleshooting
Reliable, Intelligent Robotics
- Leadscrew-based robotics
- Brushless DC motors and closed-loop servo control systems
- All field-replaceable units, options, and tape drives equipped with auto-discovery
- No electrical and mechanical adjustments
- Drives are self-connecting–simply slide them in or out
- All service is performed at the front or rear of the unit—no need to remove it from the rack
Easy Operation
- The RLS-8350 is equipped with a high-resolution color touch screen for local operation.
- Easy-to-operate, menu-driven user interface
- Intuitive installation, configuration, and operation
- All functions and controls are replicated in the Q-Link browser-based remote manager
Advanced Cartridge Management and Security
- Barcode scanning controls the media inventory
- Dedicated 4-slot I/O port in base module
- Additional I/O ports optional in expansion modules
Logical Library
- Logical Library partitioning enables multiple servers to share a single library–up to one partition per drive.
RLS-8500 Expandable Rack Mount Library
Offering superior performance and value, RLS-8500 Series libraries deliver capacities up to 1.37 petabytes (in LTO-8 native mode) in just 10U. Using typical data compression ratios, each library module can exceed 3.4 petabytes. Multi-module configurations can exceed 14.2 petabytes in a single rack.
- RLS-8560 libraries contain 54 data cartridge storage slots and a dedicated four-slot I/O port
- RLS-85120 models house 114 data cartridge slots with 1 four-slot I/O port; or 108 slots with 2 four-slot I/O ports
- Both models house up to 7 LTO-6, LTO-7 or LTO-8 tape drives
Expansion Ready
- Two, three, or four RLS-8500 Series modules can be interconnected easily and economically
- Up to 474 tapes enabling over 14.2PB compressed data to be stored in just 40U
- Up to 22 LTO-6, LTO-7 or LTO-8 SAS or Fibre Channel tape drives
- FastPass™, Qualstar’s simple, robust tape mover fits entirely within library
- User-installable; self-calibrating
- No additional power or cooling is needed
- Optional second storage matrix adds 60 slots to RLS-8560
Encryption Enabled
Protect valuable data in transit
- Simple, easy-to-use
- Library-based encryption
- User assigns keys
- Separate key per partition
Q-Link™ Remote Manager:
- Q-Link enables any RLS tape library to be configured, monitored, diagnosed and managed from anywhere in the world
- Web browser-based
- Single-view local and remote management
- Remote monitoring and troubleshooting
Reliable, Intelligent Robotics:
- Lead screw based robotics
- Brushless DC motors and closed-loop servo control systems
- All field-replaceable units, options and tape drives are auto-discovering
- No electrical and mechanical adjustments
- Drives are self-connecting, simply slide them in or out
- All service access is through the front or rear of the unit without removing it from the rack
Easy Operation:
- RLS-8500 libraries are equipped with high resolution, color touch screens for local operation
- Intuitive menu-driven user interface
- Easy-to-use installation, configuration, and operation
- All functions and controls are replicated in the Q-Link browser-based remote manager
Advanced Cartridge Management and Security:
- Barcode scanning controls the media inventory
- Dedicated four-slot I/O port in base module
- Optional additional four-slot I/O port in RLS-85120
- Additional I/O ports optional in expansion modules
Logical Library Partitioning
- Enables multiple servers to share a single library, up to one partition per drive.