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Rackmount Automated Tape Libraries
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Microway is proud to offer our customers rack mounted tape libraries from
QualStar. These automated tape libraries accommodate leading tape drive
technology including AIT, LTO and SDLT.
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In addition to rack mounted libraries, Microway also offers the QualStar
tabletop and free standing libraries. Please call for more information.
Product Description:
The RLS-Series delivers the benefits of Qualstar's Simply Reliable
Automated Tape Library design to users requiring rack mountable
solutions.
The RLS-Series supports AIT, LTO and SuperDLT cartridge tape formats,
giving users technology choices without compromising quality or
reliability, in compact 5U-high modules. Offering superior performance
and value, the RLS-Series Tape Library family includes five models
yielding capacities up to 7.2 terabytes (native). Using typical data
compression ratios, capacity can exceed 18 terabytes. Depending on the
tape drive technology chosen, individual models house up to four tape
drives. Data transfer rates can approach 450 gigabytes per hour.
Built-in reliability is only part of the RLS-Series story. Hot-pluggable
tape drives have been designed in to reduce downtime. Each drive is on a
self-connecting mount that eliminates handling cables. Simply slide the
drives in or out.
High Availability plus Q-Link
The High Availability options include hot-swappable redundant power
supplies, true hot-swappable tape drives, and Q-Link, the web
browserbased remote library manager. Q-Link allows any RLS-Series Tape
Library to be configured, monitored, diagnosed and managed from anywhere
in the world. Using Q-Link, companies can deploy enterprise-class data
protection without increasing staffs or degrading data security. Even
firmware updates can be implemented remotely.
Investment Protection
Featuring IPM (Interface Personality Module) architecture, RLS-Series
libraries can be reconfigured in seconds for SCSI, Fibre Channel, iSCSI
or future interface architectures by simply plugging in the appropriate
IPM. In addition, a field capacity expansion kit is available to
economically upgrade the RLS-4445 to an RLS-4470.
Reliable, Intelligent Robotics
The RLS-Series unique robotic mechanism is Simply Reliable by design.
Leadscrew-based robotics using brushless DC motors and closed-loop servo
control systems provide precise positioning and flawless media handling
for years of dependable operation. All FRUs and tape drives are
auto-discovering, and all electrical and mechanical adjustments have
been completely eliminated by sophisticated adaptive 'smart' logic
design.
Easy Operation
An intuitive menu-driven control system provides easy-to-use
installation, configuration, and operational information via the onboard
LCD panel. Critical operating functions are displayed and an audible
alarm signals conditions requiring immediate action. All of the
information, functions and controls built into the front panel display
are replicated in Q-Link, the powerful, browser-based remote library
manager. Tapes are housed in convenient magazines that simply snap in
and out of the library. Removing and organizing tapes for off-site
storage has never been easier.
Advanced Cartridge Management and Security
Bar code scanning enhances throughput and controls the media inventory.
VIOP, a unique variable I/O port design, allows users to determine how
many slots to commit to importing and exporting tapes. Our exclusive
'Inventory Sentry' senses whether the tapes or magazines have actually
been removed when the door is opened. If they haven't, operation is
resumed without causing a time consuming re-inventory.
Logical Library and Fibre Channel
Logical Library is built into every RLS-Series library. It allows up to
four servers to share a single library, even if each server is running a
separate application. Systems that you couldn't afford to upgrade can
now be protected automatically. The SANSmart Fibre Channel interface
option supports the latest 2-gigabit per second SAN topologies, ideally
suited for serverlessbackup, data protection and other storage
management applications.
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Engineered for Reliability:
- Auto-connecting hot-pluggable tape drives
- All brushless DC motors
- Self-calibrating digital servo control system
- Auto-aligning. No mechanical or electrical adjustments
- Over 1,000,000 MEBF
- Automated tape drive cleaning
Efficient Media Control:
- Bar code scanning of data cartridges
- VIOP, Variable I/O port for inserting and removing cartridges or
magazines
- Inventory Sentry minimizes offline time
Comprehensive User Interface:
- Back-lighted 80 character display
- Proven control panel menu system for easy installation, configuration,
operation and maintenance
Versatility:
- Q-Link browser-based remote library management option
- Hot-swappable tape drive option
- Redundant hot-swappable power supply option
- Barcode reader option
- 2-gigabit Fibre Channel interface option
- Ultra2 LVD SCSI interface
- Multiple SCSI bus connections
- Logical Library Partioning
- Simultaneous random and multi-sequential operating modes
- Selectable recycling and dual-bin sequential modes
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