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Drivers and Firmware

Library drivers, firmware directories, and LTO support resources.

This directory consolidates the current Windows library drivers, IBM LTO support links, and Qualstar firmware directories in one place. Legacy product drivers are not shown here; contact support if you need archived packages.

Before you download

Many backup platforms install or certify their own drivers. Confirm the recommended package with your application vendor, reseller, or Qualstar support contact before updating a production environment.

Windows library drivers

Direct download links for Qualstar library drivers

Current Q Series driver packages are presented with live resource links. Contact support for legacy TLS, RLS, or XLS driver requests.

Windows 2016 / 2019 / 2022 / 2025

Qualstar Q8 / Q24 / Q48

Windows 2016 / 2019 / 2022 / 2025

Qualstar Q40 / Q80 / Q1000+

Tape drive firmware

Current LTO firmware downloads for supported tape drives

Open the dedicated tape drive firmware page for the current half-height and full-height revisions, then use IBM Fix Central for diagnostics and certified tape device drivers.

View tape drive firmware >

IBM Fix Central resources

Supplemental IBM tools for diagnostics and certified tape device drivers.

Library firmware

Firmware releases for Q Series libraries

Browse current Q8, Q24/Q48, Q40, and Q80 firmware files on the dedicated library firmware directory page.

View library firmware >