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Overview 
 

21,45 AIT / 27 SDLT / 36 LTO slots
1 to 4 drives, AIT, SDLT, LTO
 
 

The RLS-Series delivers the benefits of Qualstar’s Simply ReliableSM Automated Tape Library design to users requiring rackmountable solutions.


The RLS-Series supports AIT, LTO and SuperDLTTM cartridge tape formats, giving users technology choices without compromising quality or reliability, in compact 5U-high modules. Offering superior performance and value, the RLS-Series Tape Library family includes four models yielding capacities up to 4.5 terabytes (native). Using typical data compression ratios, capacity can exceed 11 terabytes. Depending on the tape drive technology chosen, individual models house up to four tape drives. Data transfer rates can approach 450 gigabytes per hour. Built-in reliability is only part of the RLS-Series story. Hot-plugable tape drives have been designed in to reduce downtime. Each drive is on a selfconnecting mount that eliminates handling cables. Simply slide the drives in or out.


High Availability plus Q-Link TM
The High Availability options include hot-swapable redundant power supplies, true hot-swapable tape drives, and Q-Link, the web browserbased remote library manager. Q-Link allows any RLS-Series Tape Library to be configured, monitored, diagnosed and managed from anywhere in the world. Using Q-Link, companies can deploy enterprise-class data protection without increasing staffs or degrading data security. Even firmware updates can be implemented remotely.


Investment Protection
Featuring IPMSM (Interface Personality Module) architecture, RLS-Series libraries can be reconfigured in seconds for SCSI, Fibre Channel, iSCSI or future interface architectures by simply plugging in the appropriate IPM.


Reliable, Intelligent Robotics
The RLS-Series unique robotic mechanism is Simply Reliable by design. Leadscrew-based robotics using brushless DC motors and closed-loop servo control systems provide precise positioning and flawless media handling for years of dependable operation. All FRUs and tape drives are auto-discovering, and all electrical and mechanical adjustments have been completely eliminated by sophisticated adaptive ‘smart’ logic design.
 
 

Easy Operation
An intuitive menu-driven control system provides easy-to-use installation, configuration, and operational information via the onboard LCD panel. Critical operating functions are displayed and an audible alarm signals conditions requiring immediate action. All of the information, functions and controls built into the front panel display are replicated in Q-Link, the powerful, browser-based remote library manager. Tapes are housed in convenient magazines that simply snap in and out of the library. Removing and organizing tapes for off-site storage has never been easier.


Advanced Cartridge Management and Security
Bar code scanning enhances throughput and controls the media inventory. VIOP, a unique variable I/O port design, allows users to determine how many slots to commit to importing and exporting tapes. Our exclusive ‘Inventory Sentry’ senses whether the tapes or magazines have actually been removed when the door is opened. If they haven’t, operation is resumed without causing a time consuming re-inventory.


Logical LibrarySM and Fibre Channel
Logical Library is built into every RLS-Series library. It allows up to four servers to share a single library, even if each server is running a separate application. Systems that you couldn’t afford to upgrade can now be protected automatically. The SANSmartSM Fibre Channel interface option supports the latest 2-gigabit per second SAN topologies, ideally suited for serverlessbackup, data protection and other storage management applications.

 


 
“Eliminate worrying about failures”
  - All leadscrew driven, no belts or pulleys
- Reliable DC Brushless motors
- Eliminate dust w/ higher internal air pressure
- Auto aligning, self-calibrating
- 90% commonality of parts
“Reduce usage and maintenance headaches”
  - Easy, fast installation of library and drives
- Drives and upgrade kits are user installable
- Media eject port or front door access
- Simple menu control system
- Common libraries throughout the enterprise
“Protect investment/future expansion”
  - 25 models to select from
- Wide range of drives types
- Logical Library
- Many models have slot upgrades kits
- Upgradeable to future drive generations
“Purchase from a company we can trust”
  - Ever-growing 17 year old company
- Recent IPO and new larger facility
- Plant tours and free library training classes
- Careful selection of quality resellers
- Unconditional 30 day right to return


 


 

Qualstar RLS Family Data Sheet (pdf)
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