Q1000+Powered by Orion Enterprise Library
Available now for rack-scale archive automation.
Q1000+Powered by Orion is designed for large retention programs that need rack-density, multi-rack expansion paths, and standards-based LTO lifecycle continuity.
- 44.6 PB native / 111.5 PB compressed per 48U rack (LTO-10 profile).
- Up to 1115 cartridges per 48U rack or 974 per 42U rack.
- Up to 24 full-height drives (48U) or 21 full-height drives (42U).
- Multi-rack scaling path for exabyte-class retention programs.
Use-case fit before specs
Match archive outcomes to the right library class.
Cyber Recovery Vault
Add an offline recovery layer beyond network reach to support ransomware recovery planning.
Recommended: Q24, Q40, Q80
AI/HPC Cold Tier
Retain training datasets, simulation output, and reproducibility archives without keeping all data on always-on storage.
Recommended: Q40, Q80, Q1000+
Media Preservation
Preserve camera masters, mezzanine files, and restoration assets with predictable archive operations.
Recommended: Q24, Q40, Q80
Regulatory Retention
Support governance policies that require multi-year retention, auditability, and controlled access.
Recommended: Q8, Q24, Q40
Q1000+Powered by Orion specifications
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Availability
Q1000+Powered by Orion is available for program-level sizing and deployment planning. Engagement starts with workload profile, retention horizon, and ingest/restore targets.
Start Q1000+Powered by Orion sizing process >Best for
- AI/HPC Cold Tier at rack and multi-rack scale
- Media Preservation for very large historical archives
- Regulatory Retention with long-horizon governance requirements
- Cyber Recovery Vault for large central repositories
Scale path
Begin with 42U or 48U deployment and extend to multi-rack configurations as data under management expands from petabytes toward exabyte-class estates.
Security and governance
Supports standards-based governance with LTFS portability and WORM/encryption-ready policy frameworks for long-term retention controls.
Operations
Redundant Ethernet management and automation controls support centralized operations for large archive estates.
Get a configuration + sizing >Scale proof
Built for growth from compact deployments to rack-scale archives.
LTO-10 media class
30TB native / up to 75TB compressed
Q1000+Powered by Orion density
44.6 PB native per 48U rack
Q series path
Q8 and Q24 through Q40, Q80, and Q1000+Powered by Orion
Expansion model
Start small, expand drive counts and slots as retention grows
Integration proof
Integrates with modern networked archive workflows.
Qualstar deployments support standards-based LTO operations with remote management, automation controls, and Ethernet-oriented integration paths for distributed environments.
- Supports LTFS, WORM-capable workflows, and encryption-ready operations.
- Remote management enables shared operations across sites.
- Bridging-based Ethernet/iSCSI integration supports placement flexibility.
Why Tape
- Lowest long-term cost per terabyte for deep archive.
- Offline media provides an air gap against ransomware.
- Media longevity suited for multi-decade retention.
LTO and LTFS
- Open LTO roadmap keeps media compatible and available.
- LTFS enables file-level access and portability.
- WORM options support compliance retention policies.
Why Qualstar
- Serviceable hardware with field-replaceable modules.
- Remote Management Interface for faster diagnostics.
- Configuration guidance for right-sized deployments.