RLS-8350 Expandable Rack Mount Library | 1.5 PB to 12.3 PB
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.
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