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Like all models in the Q Series, the Q8 Entry-Level LTO Tape Library is built for reliability and ease of use, offering hassle-free installation and straightforward maintenance. Its compact 1U rackmountable design provides up to 144 terabytes of native capacity or 360 terabytes when compressed. The built-in, menu-driven operator control panel is user-friendly and intuitive. For added convenience, the same controls are accessible through the integrated browser-based Remote Management Interface (RMI), allowing IT administrators to remotely configure, manage, and troubleshoot the library from any location. Additionally, field-replaceable components such as the tape drive, power supply, and controller board can be easily removed using standard tools.
The Qualstar Q8 LTO Tape Library is an industry-leading tape storage solution designed for businesses that need reliable, high-capacity, and scalable data storage. Whether you're managing backups, archival, or large-scale data storage requirements, the Qualstar Q8 is engineered to meet the most demanding needs with efficiency and performance.
Key Features
Compact, High-Density Storage: The Qualstar Q8 offers up to 8 LTO cartridges, allowing for up to 360TB of data storage capacity (compressed), while occupying minimal space in your data center.
High-Speed Performance: With LTO-9 technology, this tape library delivers transfer speeds of up to 300 MB/s, ensuring quick and seamless data backup and retrieval operations.
Easy Scalability: As your data grows, the Qualstar Q8 can be easily expanded with additional libraries to accommodate increasing storage demands without complex upgrades or additional infrastructure costs.
Cost-Effective Archiving: Reduce your long-term storage costs with tape technology. With lower TCO than disk or cloud storage solutions, LTO tape drives provide the perfect solution for long-term data retention.
Unparalleled Data Security: - WORM (Write Once, Read Many) technology ensures that once data is written, it cannot be altered or deleted.
AES 256-bit encryption ensures your data remains secure and compliant with the highest security standards. 2. Energy-Efficient Design: - The Q8 tape library is designed with power-saving features, operating on a fraction of the energy required by disk storage solutions.
Long-Term Durability: - LTO tapes have a shelf life of up to 30 years, making them ideal for long-term data archival without the need for frequent migration or maintenance.
Effortless Management: - Featuring Qualstar’s intuitive library management software, the Q8 offers remote monitoring, reporting, and seamless operation, reducing management overhead and making it easier to handle complex data backup tasks.
The Qualstar Q8 LTO Tape Library is ideal for various industries and applications:
Media and Entertainment: For storing large media files such as 4K and 8K video, ensuring data remains secure and accessible for decades.
Healthcare: Secure archival of medical records and imaging data while complying with regulatory standards like HIPAA.
Financial Services: Safeguard critical financial records and sensitive data while reducing operational costs.
Research and Education: Handle massive volumes of research data, ensuring it remains safe, secure, and easily accessible.
Tape Format: LTO-9, LTO-8, LTO-7 (backward compatibility)
Storage Capacity (Compressed): Up to 360TB
Drive Type: LTO Ultrium - Transfer Rate: Up to 400 MB/s
Encryption: AES 256-bit - Interface: Fibre Channel / SAS
Power Consumption: Energy-efficient power management
Dimensions: (HxWxD) 8.75 x 17.75 x 27.25 in
When it comes to data management, scalability, security, and cost-efficiency are essential. The Qualstar Q8 LTO Tape Library is trusted by businesses across the globe for its robust performance, reliability, and low total cost of ownership. Backed by Qualstar’s dedicated support, the Q8 is the perfect choice for organisations seeking to protect and archive their valuable data with confidence.