Qualstar Q80 overview
The Qualstar Q80 is an enterprise-class modular LTO tape library. Its 6U base module holds 80 cartridges and 10 mail slots; add up to six expansion modules to reach 560 slots and 42 half-height drives. Redundant power is standard, and it supports LTO-8, LTO-9 and LTO-10.
| Specification | Qualstar Q80 |
|---|---|
| Form factor | 6U base module, up to 42U with expansion |
| Cartridge slots | 80 per module, up to 560 |
| Mail slots | 10 per module |
| Drives | Up to 42 half-height or 21 full-height |
| LTO generations | LTO-8, LTO-9, LTO-10 |
| Native / compressed capacity | 2.4 PB / 6.0 PB base; up to 16.8 PB / 42 PB fully expanded (LTO-10) |
| Interfaces | 12Gb/s SAS, 8Gb/s Fibre Channel, 32Gb/s Fibre Channel (LTO-10) |
| Partitioning | Yes |
| Power | Redundant power as standard |
| Warranty | 3 years advance replacement |
Specifications as published by Qualstar. With 40 TB LTO-10 cartridges, an 80-slot base module holds 3.2 PB native.
Why choose the Q80?
- 80 slots per module for dense, high-capacity archives.
- Redundant power and partitioning for enterprise availability.
- Scale to 560 slots and 42 drives as your data grows.
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