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The Q Series

Q8 Entry-Level LTO Tape Library

Like all Q Series models, the Q8 Entry-Level LTO tape library is designed with reliability and the customer experience in mind, offering simple installation and easy maintenance. Its 1U high enclosure is rackmountable and the Q8 offers capacities up to 96 terabytes (native) or 240 terabytes (compressed). The unit’s built-in menu-driven operator control panel is intuitively laid out and easy to use. The same functionality is also available via the integrated browser-based Remote Management Interface (RMI), which enabes IT administrators to remotely configure, manage, and diagnose the library from anywhere in the world. All field-replaceable components–such as the tape drive, power supply, and controller board—are removable with standard tools.

Key Highlights

  • 8 cartridge slots in two 4-slot magazines
  • 1 available single-slot I/O port
  • 1 half-height LTO-6, LTO-7, or LTO-8 tape drive
  • Up to 240TB with LTO-8 compression (2.5:1)
  • 1U height x 19″ rackmount
  • Remote management capability simplifies IT administration

 

Q8 Entry-Level LTO Datasheet

Q24 Compact Tape Library

From simple installation to easy maintenance, the Q24 Compact LTO tape library is designed with reliability and the customer experience in mind. Feature-rich and compact in a rackmountable 2U enclosure, the Q24 offers capacities up to 288 terabytes (native) and 720 terabytes (compressed). The unit’s built-in menu-driven operator control panel is intuitive, and the integrated browser-based remote management interface (RMI) offers all the same functionality. This enables IT administrators to remotely configure, manage and diagnose the library from anywhere in the world via the Internet. All field-replaceable components—such as the tape drive, power supply, and controller board—are removable with standard tools.

 

​Key Highlights

 

  • 24 cartridge slots in two 12-slot magazines
  • 1 available single-slot I/O port
  • 1 half-height LTO-6, LTO-7 or LTO-8 tape drive; second drive optional
  • Up to 720 TB with LTO-8 compression (2.5:1)
  • 2U height x 19″ rack mount
  • Barcode reader standard for fast inventory management
  • Remote management capability simplifies IT administration

 

Q24 Compact Tape Library Datasheet

Q40 Mid-Range Enterprise LTO Tape Library

The Qualstar Q40 Mid-Range & Enterprise LTO tape library is designed for simplicity and reliability, providing superior performance and scalability for expanding data storage and long-term archiving requirements. The Q40 system offers capacity scaling from 40 to 280 cartridge slots, and throughput scaling from one to 21 tape drives. The Q40 utilizes LTO-6, LTO-7, or LTO-8 tape drives, with each 3U high Q40 library module delivering up to 480 terabytes (LTO-8, uncompressed) or up to 1.2 petabytes (LTO-8, compressed) of storage capacity. The Q40 base unit may be expanded with up to six additional modules, creating a single library system with as much as 8.4 petabytes (compressed) storage capacity in a single 21U rack. The Q40 uses a single robot to service all drives and media, maximizing cost effectiveness.

The operator control panel uses an intuitive GUI and incorporates wizards making the system easy to configure and use. The same functionality may also be accessed remotely via the browser-based remote management interface (RMI). This enables IT administrators to remotely configure, manage and diagnose the library from anywhere in the world via the Internet. The Q40 system is also easy to service and repair, with field replaceable tape drives, power supplies, and controller board units.

 

Key Highlights

 

  • 40 to 280 cartridges (base + 6 expansion modules)
  • 1 to 3 tape drives per module, up to 21 drives (base + 6 expansion modules)
  • LTO-6, LTO-7, or LTO-8 drives with SAS or FC interfaces
  • 4″ monochrome display with button controls in base unit
  • Simple expansion, no special alignment required
  • Cartridge magazines slide out for bulk loading
  • Remote management via Ethernet

 

Qualstar Q40 Datasheet

Q48 Mid-Range LTO Tape Library

Easy installation and easy maintenance are two important features of the Q48 mid-range LTO tape library, which is designed to be Simply Reliable™. Housed in a rackmountable 4U enclosure, the Q48 offers capacities up to 576 terabytes (native) and 1.44 petabytes (compressed). The menu-driven graphical built-in operator control panel is easy to use, and the identical functionality may also be accessed via the integrated browser-based remote management interface (RMI). This enables IT administrators to remotely configure, manage and diagnose the library from anywhere in the world via the Internet. All field replaceable components, such as the tape drives, power supply and controller board are removable with standard tools.

 

Key Highlights

 

  • 48 cartridge slots in four 12-slot magazines
  • 1 available three-slot I/O port
  • 1-4 half-height LTO-6, LTO-7 or LTO-8 tape drives
  • Up to 1.44PB with LTO-8 compression (2.5:1)
  • 4U height x 19″ rack mount
  • Barcode reader standard, for fast inventory management
  • Remote management capability simplifies IT administration

 

Qualstar Q48 Datasheet

Q80 Enterprise Rackmount LTO Tape Library

The Qualstar Q80 Enterprise tape library is designed for simplicity and reliability, providing superior performance and scalability for expanding data storage and long-term archiving requirements. The Q80 system offers capacity scaling from 80 to 560 cartridge slots and throughput scaling from one to 42 tape drives. The Q80 utilizes LTO-6, LTO-7, or LTO-8 tape drives, with each 6U high Q80 library module capable of delivering up to 960 terabytes (LTO-8, native) of storage capacity or up to 2.4 petabytes (LTO-8, compressed). The Q80 base unit may be expanded with up to six additional expansion modules supporting creation of a single library system with as much as 16.8 petabytes (compressed) storage capacity in a single 42U rack. The Q80 uses a single robot to service all drives and media, maximizing cost effectiveness.

The operator control panel uses an intuitive GUI and software wizards to make the system easy to configure and use. The identical functionality may also be accessed remotely via the integrated browser-based remote management interface (RMI). This enables IT administrators to remotely configure, manage and diagnose the library from anywhere in the world via the Internet. The Q80 system is also easy to service and repair, with field replaceable tape drives, power supply and controller board units.

 

​Key Highlights

 

  • 80 to 560 cartridges (base + 6 expansion modules)
  • 1 to 6 tape drives per module, up to 42 drives (base + 6 expansion modules)
  • LTO-6, LTO-7, or LTO-8 drives with SAS or FC interfaces
  • 5.7″ color touch-screen display in base unit
  • Simple expansion, no special alignment required
  • Cartridge magazines slide out for bulk loading
  • Remote management via Ethernet

 

Qualstar Q80 Datasheet