Qualstar Q40 overview
The Qualstar Q40 is a scalable mid-range LTO tape library. A 3U base module holds 40 cartridges and five mail slots; add up to 15 expansion modules to reach 640 slots and 48 half-height drives. It supports LTO-8, LTO-9 and LTO-10 drives.
| Specification | Qualstar Q40 |
|---|---|
| Form factor | 3U base module, up to 48U with expansion |
| Cartridge slots | 40 per module, up to 640 |
| Mail slots | 5 per module |
| Drives | Up to 48 half-height, or 16 full-height + 16 half-height |
| LTO generations | LTO-8, LTO-9, LTO-10 |
| Native / compressed capacity | 1.2 PB / 3.0 PB base; up to 19.2 PB / 48 PB fully expanded (LTO-10) |
| Interfaces | 12Gb/s SAS, 8Gb/s Fibre Channel, 32Gb/s Fibre Channel (LTO-10) |
| Partitioning | Yes |
| Power | Optional redundant power |
| Warranty | 3 years advance replacement |
Specifications as published by Qualstar.
Why choose the Q40?
- Start small and pay as you grow — add modules, slots and drives without replacing the library.
- LTO-10 ready, with LTO-9 partitions for restoring existing tapes.
- High density: 40 slots in just 3U.
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