Q Series Tape Libraries
The data landscape encompasses the entirety of an organization's data ecosystem, including data sources, flows, and storage. In today's data-driven world, understanding this landscape is crucial for making informed decisions about aligning data activities with business goals.
At Qualstar, we recognize each business and sector has its own unique requirements.
We are dedicated to developing tailored storage solutions:
Banking & Financial Services
Cloud Data Centers
Education
Government & Military
Information Technology
Media & Entertainment
Medical Imaging
Oil & Gas
Surveillance & Security
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Q Series Comparison
| Q8 | Q24 | Q40 | Q80 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interface Options | 6 Gb/s SAS (LTO-7, LTO-8), 12 Gb/s SAS (LTO-9, LTO-10), 8 Gb/s FC (LTO-7, LTO-8, LTO-9), 32 Gb/s (LTO-10) | ||||
| Supported LTO Formats | LTO-7, LTO-8, LTO-9 | LTO-7, LTO-8, LTO-9 | LTO-7, LTO-8, LTO-9, LTO-10 | LTO-7, LTO-8, LTO-9, LTO-10 | |
| Height of Module / Max. height after expansion | 1U | 2U | 3U / 48U | 6U / 42U | |
| Number of Drives per Module (Std./Max.) |
1/1 | 1/2 | 1/3 | 1/6 | |
| Max. Number of Drives (full expanded Library) |
N/A | N/A | 48 HH or 16 FH + 16 HH | 42 HH or 21 FH | |
| Number of active Cartridge Slots per Module | 8 | 24 | 40 | 80 | |
| Max. Number of Slots (full expanded Library) |
N/A | N/A | 640 | 560 | |
| Base Unit Capacity (uncompressed/compressed) |
up to 144/360 TB | up to 432/1080 TB | up to 1.2 PB/3.0 PB | up to 2.4 PB/6.0 PB | |
| Max. Capacity (uncompressed / compressed) (full expanded Library) |
N/A | N/A | up to 19.2 PB/48 PB | up to 16.8 PB/42.0 PB | |
| Number of Optional Expansion Modules | N/A | N/A | 15 | 6 | |
| Max. Data Transfer Rate per Drive (uncompressed/compressed) |
up to 300 / 750 MB/s ( HH Drives) and up to 400 / 1000 MB/s (LTO-10 FH) | ||||
| Max. Data Transfer Rate (full expanded Library) |
2.7 TB/h | 5.4 TB/h | 129.6 TB/h (HH) 100.8 TB/h (FH+HH) |
113.4 TB/h | |
| Configurable Mail Slots | 1 | 1 | 5 per module | 10 per module | |
| Power (100—240 V 50/60 Hz, 5.0—3.5 A) |
80 W (max) | 300 W (max) | 230 W (max) | 350 W (max) | |
| Redundant Power Supply | no | no | yes (optional) | yes (standard) | |
| Standard Partitioning | no | no | yes (optional) | yes (standard) | |
| Standard Remote Management | yes, FastEthernet | yes, 1GbE | yes, 1GbE | yes, 1GbE | |
| LCD Operations Panel | yes | ||||
| Standard Barcode Reader | yes | ||||
| Encryption & Compression Support | yes | ||||
| LTFS & WORM Support | yes | ||||
| Self-Calibrating | yes | ||||
| Auto-Discovery | yes | ||||
| Warranty | 3 years advance replacement service (FRU) | ||||
| Certifications & Safety Standards | Certifications: FCC, ICES, CE, UKCA, GS, VCCI, KC, BSMI, RCM Safety Standards: EC 60950-1, IEC 62368-1, EN62368-1, UL 62368-1, CNS14336-1 Emissions Standards: FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 55032 Class A, KN 32, VCCI, EN 300 386, CNS 13438 Class A, ICES-003 Class A |
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| Compatibility | OS: MS Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OS and much more Software: Most popular backup and archiving applications - For the most up-to-date tested solutions, contact sales |
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