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We love tapes! Because tape backup is a reliable and proven method for data backup and long-term archiving.

Compared to other backup methods, tape backup is a cost-effective solution that offers high capacity and is easy to handle. In addition, the data on tapes is well protected and can be stored safely over a long period of time. Whether for small or large businesses, tape backup is a robust and effective way to back up important data and protect against data loss.

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About Qualstar

Qualstar Corporation has been a world-leading provider of reliable, low-cost data storage solutions. T
Unitex Corporation is the world's only manufacturer of LTO tape drives with USB and USB/SAS (hybrid) interfaces.

Qualstar Corp.

In the nearly 40 years since its founding, Qualstar has built a trusted reputation based on excellent service and high-quality, reliable products. As one of the few remaining fully independent tape library manufacturers, Qualstar goes far beyond its competitors to deliver solutions that best meet customers' needs while accommodating the need for expansion.

We chose Qualstar because their products and solutions for tape backup and archiving offer outstanding quality and reliability, giving our customers peace of mind that their data is always secure and available. In addition, Qualstar is an established and renowned provider in the tape solutions market and has impressed us with their commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. We are proud to work with Qualstar to provide our customers with the best backup and archiving solutions

What else? Qualstar offers:

  • Nearly 40 years of experience and expertise in providing data storage solutions

  • Scalable magnetic tape libraries that easily grow with business needs - from entry level to enterprise class

  • No slot licensing fees

  • Compatibility with almost all known backup applications

  • ISO, RoHS, CE, UL and FCC certified products

  • Competent on-call technical support to help customers with any problem

  • Global presence with strategic offices in the United States, South Korea, China, Poland, and Germany

  • 3 years standard warranty on all systems and optional on-site repair

  • Excellent availability - all systems are ready for delivery within 5-7 days of ordering

Scalable magnetic tape libraries that easily grow with business needs - from entry level to enterprise class

Qualstar products

QualstarQi Desktop LTO SAS drive

The Qualstar Qi Desktop LTO SAS keeps your data alive and well by providing reliable, high capacity storage for backup, recovery and archiving applications. Designed specifically for small businesses and workgroups, the Qi drive is compact enough to transport from place to place and offers a very attractive price point.

Data can be securely managed and distributed by removing the cartridge from the drive to ensure absolute security from cyber threats. From hassle-free operation to effortless maintenance, the Qi is designed to make life simple. However, should a problem arise, the Qi is backed by Qualstar's three-year extended parts warranty and expert customer support team. Depending on capacity requirements, the Qi can be supplied as an LTO-7, LTO-8 or LTO-9 variant.

Qualstar Q8 1U LTO Tape Autoloader, 8 Slots, one LTO drive

Hundreds of Terabytes in 1U Height - The Q8 LTO Autoloader is designed with reliability and the customer experience in mind, offering simple installation and easy maintenance. Its 1U high enclosure is rackmountable and offers capacities up to 144/360 terabytes (native/compressed).

The unit’s built-in menu-driven operator control panel is intuitively laid out and easy to use. The same functionality is also available via the integrated browser-based Remote Management Interface (RMI), which enables IT administrators to remotely configure, manage, and diagnose the library from anywhere in the world. All field-replaceable components—such as the tape drive, power supply, and controller board—are removable with standard tools.

Qualstar Q24 2U LTO Tape Library, 24 Slots, up to two LTO drives.

Huge Capacity, Small Form Factor - From simple installation to easy maintenance, the Q24 Compact LTO tape library is designed to provide superior performance and value for backup, recovery, and archiving applications. Feature-rich and compact in a rackmountable 2U enclosure, the Q24 offers capacities up to 432/1080 terabytes (native/compressed).

Qualstar Q40 3U LTO Tape Library, 40 slots, up to tree LTO drives.

High-Performance, Scalable Tape Backup - 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 720/1800 terabytes (native/compressed) of storage capacity. The Q40 base unit may be expanded with up to 15 additional modules, creating a single library system with as much as 28.8 petabytes (compressed) storage capacity in a single 48U rack.

The Q40 uses a single robot to service all drives and media, maximizing cost effectiveness.

Qualstar Q80 6U LTO Tape Library, 80 slots, up to six LTO drives

Modular System Expands from 2.4 TB to 25.2 PB - The Qualstar Q80 Enterprise tape library is designed for simplicity and reliability, providing superior performance and scalability for expanding data storage and long-term archiving requirements.

The Q80 system offers capacity scaling from 80 to 560 cartridge slots and throughput scaling from 1 to 42 tape drives. The Q80 utilizes LTO-7, LTO-8, or LTO-9 tape drives, with each 6U high Q80 library module capable of delivering up to 1.44/3.6 PB (native/compressed). The Q80 base unit may be connected to up to six additional expansion modules, creating a single library system that can store up to 25.2 PB (compressed) in a single 42U rack.

The Q80 uses a single robot to service all drives and media, maximizing cost effectiveness.

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