QualStar

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
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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 8350 Datasheet

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.

 

RLS 8500 Datasheet