Qualstar LTO tape automation
Qualstar builds compact, reliable and affordable LTO tape autoloaders and libraries for backup, archiving and long-term storage. As a Qualstar partner we configure, supply and support the full range with LTO-9 and LTO-10 drives.
| Model | Type | Slots | LTO drives | Native capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualstar Q8 | Entry-level autoloader | 8 (two 4-slot magazines) | LTO-9 or LTO-10 | 144 TB (LTO-9) · 240 TB (LTO-10) |
| Qualstar Q24 | Compact library | 24 + single-slot I/O | LTO-8, LTO-9 or LTO-10 | 432 TB (LTO-9) · up to 960 TB (LTO-10 40 TB) |
| Qualstar Q40 | Scalable mid-range library | From 40, expandable | LTO-9 or LTO-10 | From 720 TB (LTO-9) per module |
| Qualstar Q80 | Scalable enterprise library | From 80, expandable to 560 | LTO-9 or LTO-10 | From 1.44 PB (LTO-9) · 3.2 PB (LTO-10 40 TB) per module |
Configurations and specifications vary; ask us for the current options, drive counts and interfaces (SAS / Fibre Channel).
Why Qualstar?
- Compact footprints with high slot density.
- Simple web-based management and barcode inventory.
- Scale by adding modules, slots and drives as data grows.
- Works with all leading backup and archive software.
Compare with other LTO tape libraries and LTO tape autoloaders.
Configure a Qualstar library
Tell us your capacity, drives and interface and we'll configure and quote the right Qualstar system.