RLS-8350 ​Expandable Rack Mount Library

Qualstar extends the well-respected RLS Series of automated, high-capacity rack mountable tape libraries with the RLS-8350. Embodying Qualstar’s core values of superior performance, reliability, and value, a single RLS-8350 library module storing uncompressed data on LTO-8 tapes stores up to 600 terabytes of data. Using typical data compression ratios, total capacity can be increased to 1.5 petabytes. Multi-unit configurations support as much as 12.3 petabytes in a single rack.

Expansion Ready
Any RLS-8350 library can be expanded by adding up to three RLS-85120 modules, increasing the total system’s capacity by more than eight times.

    • Accommodates as many as 410 tapes in just 36U rackspace, providing 12.3 PB of compressed data storage
    • Up to 19 LTO-6, LTO-7, or LTO-8 SAS or FC drives
    • Field upgrades are User-installable, self-calibrating, and automatically discovered
    • FastPass™–Qualstar’s simple, robust tape mover–fits entirely within the library
    • No additional power or cooling needed

Encryption Enabled

  • Protects valuable data in transit
  • Simple, easy-to-use
  • Library-based encryption
  • User assigns keys
  • Separate key per partition

Q-Link™ Remote Manager

  • Enables any RLS tape library to be configured, monitored, diagnosed, and managed from anywhere in the world
  • Web browser-based
  • Single-view local and remote management
  • Remote monitoring and troubleshooting

Reliable, Intelligent Robotics

  • Leadscrew-based robotics
  • Brushless DC motors and closed-loop servo control systems
  • All field-replaceable units, options, and tape drives equipped with auto-discovery
  • No electrical and mechanical adjustments
  • Drives are self-connecting–simply slide them in or out
  • All service is performed at the front or rear of the unit—no need to remove it from the rack

Easy Operation

  • The RLS-8350 is equipped with a high-resolution color touch screen for local operation.
  • Easy-to-operate, menu-driven user interface
  • Intuitive installation, configuration, and operation
  • All functions and controls are replicated in the Q-Link browser-based remote manager

Advanced Cartridge Management and Security

  • Barcode scanning controls the media inventory
  • Dedicated 4-slot I/O port in base module
  • Additional I/O ports optional in expansion modules

Logical Library

  • Logical Library partitioning enables multiple servers to share a single library–up to one partition per drive.

RLS-8350 ​Expandable Rack Mount Library Datasheet

Engineered for Reliability

  • Auto-connecting, user-installable tape drives
  • All brushless motors
  • Self-calibrating all-digital servo control system
  • Auto-aligning–no mechanical or electrical adjustments
  • Auto-discovery of all components
  • Automated tape drive cleaning
  • Filtered, forced-air cooling

Versatility

  • Field expandable to four modules using Qualstar’s Fastpass™ tape mover technology
  • Built-in library-based encryption
  • ADI library interface
  • Dedicated 4-slot I/O port doesn’t reduce capacity of base module
  • N+1 power option
  • Fibre Channel and SAS drive interface support
  • Logical library partitioning
  • All service access performed from the front or back of unit

Comprehensive User Interface

  • Q-Link browser-based remote library manager
  • Color LCD touch control panel and menu system for easy installation, configuration, operation and maintenance

Efficient Media Control

  • Barcode scanner
  • Up to seven 4-slot I/O ports for media insertion and removal in maximum configuration
  • Key-lockable tape bays

Value

  • Three-year warranty
  • Simple, easy-to-use encryption
  • Field expandable up to 410 slots and 19 tape drives
  • Rack mount kit