Q40 Mid-Range & Enterprise LTO Tape Library with LTO-9 SAS Drive

The Qualstar Q40 Mid-Range & Enterprise LTO tape library is designed for simplicity and reliability, providing superior performance and scalability for expanding data storage and long-term archiving requirements.

The Q40 system offers capacity scaling from 40 to 640 cartridge slots, and throughput scaling from one to 48 tape drives. The Q40 utilizes LTO-7, LTO-8, or LTO-9 tape drives, with each 3U high Q40 library module delivering up to 720 terabytes (LTO-9, native) or up to 1.8 petabytes (LTO-9, compressed) of storage capacity. The Q40 base unit may be expanded with up to fifteen additional modules, creating a single library system with as much as 28.8 petabytes (LTO-9 compressed) storage capacity in a single 48U rack. The Q40 uses a single robot to service all drives and media, maximizing cost effectiveness.

The operator control panel uses an intuitive GUI and incorporates wizards making the system easy to configure and use. The same functionality may also be accessed remotely via the browser-based remote management interface (RMI). This enables IT administrators to remotely configure, manage and diagnose the library from anywhere in the world via the Internet. The Q40 system is also easy to service and repair, with field replaceable tape drives, power supplies, and controller board units.

Key Highlights

• 40 to 640 cartridges (base + 15 expansion modules)
• 1 to 3 tape drives per module, up to 48 drives
• LTO-7 FC interfaces
• 4″ monochrome display in base unit
• Simple expansion, no special alignment required
• Removeable magazines for bulk unloading/loading
• Remote management via Ethernet
• Ball bearing slides standard
• IPV6, SNMP with SSL & TLS
• Encryption capable
• Drive firmware update via remote management interface
• Library firmware update via remote management interface or via control panel and USB thumb drive

Engineered for Reliability

• User-installable tape drives
• Self-calibrating all-digital servo control system
• Auto-aligning: No mechanical or electrical adjustments required
• Auto-discovery of all components
• Rated at 2,000,000 tape load/unload cycles
• Automated tape drive cleaning

Versatility

• Field-expandable to 640 tape slots
• ADI library interface
• Fibre Channel and SAS drive interface support
• Logical library partitioning

Comprehensive User Interface

• RMI browser-based remote library manager
• 4″ monochrome display with button controls for easy local configuration, operation and maintenance
• Extensive diagnostics and text-based error messages

Efficient Media Control

• Barcode Scanner
• I/O Port configurable to either none or five cartridges per module

Value

• Three-year warranty
• Rackmount kit standard