The RLS-8350 extends Qualstar’s well-respected RLS-8500 Series of Simply Reliable automated, high capacity rack mountable tape libraries. Offering superior performance and value, the RLS-8350 delivers 125 terabytes (native). Using typical data compression ratios, capacity can exceed 312 terabytes.
Expansion Ready Any RLS-8350 library can be expanded by adding up to three RLS-85120 modules, increasing capacity by over eight times.
- Up to 410 tapes yielding over 2.5PB in just 36U
- Up to 18 LTO 5 or LTO 6 SAS or FC drives
- User-installable; self-calibrating
- FastPass™ , simple, robust tape mover fits entirely within library
- Auto-discovery and self-calibrating
- No additional power or cooling needed
Encryption Enabled
Protect valuable data in transit
- Simple, easy-to-use
- Library-based encryption
- User assigns keys
- Separate key per partition
Q-Link™ Remote Manager
Q-Link 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
The RLS-8350’s unique robotic mechanism is Simply Reliable by design
- Leadscrew based robotics
- Brushless DC motors and closed-loop servo control systems
- All FRUs, options and tape drives are auto-discovering
- No electrical and mechanical adjustments
- Drives are self-connecting, simply slide them in or out
- All service access is through the front or rear of the unit without removing it from the rack
Easy Operation
The RLS-8350 is equipped with a high resolution, color touch screen for local operation.
- Intuitive menu-driven user interface
- Easy-to-use 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
Logical Library
Logical Library partitioning enables multiple servers to share a single library; up to one partition per drive.
