Product Description:
The RLS-Series delivers Qualstar's Simply Reliable
Automated Tape Library technology to users requiring rackmountable
solutions.
The RLS-Series supports LTO and AIT cartridge tape formats, giving users
technology choices without compromising quality or reliability, in compact
5U-high modules. Offering superior performance and value, the RLS-Series
Tape Library family includes eight models yielding capacities over 35
terabytes (native). Using typical data compression ratios, capacity can
exceed 70 terabytes. Depending on the drive technology chosen, individual
models house up to four drives. Data transfer rates can exceed 1.7 terabytes
per hour. Each drive is on a self-connecting mount that eliminates handling
slide the drives in or out.
High Availability plus Q-Link
RLS High Availability options include hot-swappable redundant power
supplies, true hot-swappable drives, and Q-Link, the web browser based
remote library manager. Q-Link allows any
RLS-Series library to be configured, monitored, diagnosed and managed from
anywhere in the world. Using Q-Link, companies can deploy enterprise-class
data protection without increasing staffs or degrading data security. Even
firmware updates can be implemented remotely.
Flexible Connectivity
The SANSmart Fibre Channel Interface Option supports the latest 2-gigabit
per second SAN technology. The IPSmartTM
iSCSI option connects RLS Libraries to IP SANS
Capacity on Demand
The RLS-8204 offers an unbeatable combination of low cost and easy capacity
upgrades as needed. Starting with twelve data slots, up to four, 8-slot
expansion modules can be installed. A simple software key and a pair of
magazines is all it takes to add capacity.
DFA Drives Supported
RLS-8236D and RLS-8244D models house LTO 3 or LTO 4 Direct Fibre Attach tape
drives. These drives use 4Gb Fibre Channel interfaces to connect directly to
ports on switches or to servers where SCSI cable length restrictions inhibit
the desired installation. The RLS library control interface can be connected
with SCSI, or with Fibre Channel using the FCO option.
Investment Protection
Featuring IPM (Interface Personality Module) Architecture, RLS-Series
libraries can be reconfigured in seconds for SCSI, Fibre Channel or iSCSI by
simply plugging in the appropriate IPM. In addition, a field capacity
expansion kit is available to economically upgrade the RLS-4445 to an
RLS-4470.
Reliable, Intelligent Robotics
The RLS-Series unique robotic mechanism is Simply Reliable by design.
Leadscrew-based robotics using brushless DC motors and closed-loop servo
control systems provide precise positioning and flawless media handling for
years of dependable operation. All FRUs, options and tape drives are
auto-discovering, and all electrical and mechanical adjustments have been
completely eliminated by sophisticated, adaptive 'smart' logic design.
Easy Operation
An intuitive menu-driven control system provides easy-to-use installation,
configuration, and operational information via the onboard LCD panel.
Critical operating functions are displayed and an audible alarm signals
conditions requiring immediate action. All of the information, functions and
controls built into the front panel display are replicated in
Q-Link, the powerful, browser-based remote library
manager. Tapes are housed in convenient magazines that simply snap in and
out of the library. Removing and organizing tapes for off-site storage has
never been easier.
Advanced Cartridge
Management and Security
Bar code scanning enhances throughput and controls the media inventory.
VIOP, a unique variable I/O port design, allows users to determine how
many slots to commit to importing and exporting tapes. Our exclusive
'Inventory Sentry' senses whether the tapes or magazines have actually been
removed when the door is opened. If they haven't, operation is resumed
without causing a time consuming re-inventory.
Logical Library
Logical Library partioning is built into every RLS-Series SCSI library. It
allows up to four servers to share a single library, even if each server is
running a separate application. Systems that you couldn't afford to upgrade
can now be protected automatically.
* using typical compression ratios
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