Overview
Offering superior performance and value, RLS-8500 Series libraries deliver capacities up to 285 terabytes (native) in just 10U. Using typical data compression ratios, each library can exceed 712 terabytes. Multi-unit configurations can exceed 2.9 Petabytes in a single rack.
- RLS-8560 libraries contain 54 data cartridge storage slots and a dedicated four-slot I/O port
- RLS-85120 models house 114 data cartridge slots and can be configured with 1 or 2 four-slot I/O ports
- Both models house up to five LTO 5 or LTO 6 tape drives
Expansion Ready Two, three or four RLS-8500 Series modules can be interconnected easily and economically
- Up to 474 cartridges; over 2.9 petabytes in 40U using FastPass™ tape mover option
- Up to 20 LTO 5 or LTO 6 SAS or Fibre Channel tape drives
- FastPass, simple, robust tape movers fit entirely within the library
- User-installable; self-calibrating
- No additional power or cooling is needed.
- Optional storage matrix adds 60 slots to RLS-8560
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-8500 Series unique robotic mechanism is Simply Reliable by design
- Lead screw 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 RLS-8500 libraries are equipped with high resolution, color touch screens 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 four-slot I/O port
- Optional additional four-slot I/O port
Logical Library Logical Library partitioning enables multiple servers to share a single library, up to one partition per drive.
