The Qualstar TLS-4000 Series is the most comprehensive tape library family
available for enterprise class backup and near-online data storage. Coupled with
AIT™technology tape drives, they are true automated tape libraries that allow
users to store, archive and retrieve data without operator intervention, around
the clock.
Seamless, Transparent Integration
Concurrent data transfer between
up to 12 drives provides the high throughput necessary to backup large networks.
And simultaneous reading and writing means procedures can be scheduled anytime,
independent of any operator and with no interference with other operations.
SANSmart technology and multiple SCSI busses increase throughput to meet
narrowing backup windows. Backup and storage management programs by all leading
application developers support the TLS-4000 family, for easy integration and
very low cost per megabyte.
The Right System For You Now...
Offering unbeatable reliability,
performance and value, our TLS-4000 AIT Tape Library family includes 10 models
spanning capacities from 700 gigabytes to over 156 terabytes. Individual models
house two, four, six, or up to twelve drives, delivering data transfer rates
exceeding 1 terabyte per hour.
...And The Expandabel System For Your Future
Field upgrade kits are
available for several models that double the number of tapes, and additional
drives are readily installed to increase throughput. Tape drives can be
user-installed in less than one minute. Capacity expansion kits take less than
an hour to install.
Features
Our unique
robotic mechanism is simply better, by design. Leadscrewbased robotics using
brushless motors and closed-loop servo control systems provide precise
positioning and flawless media handling for years of dependable operation. All
electrical and mechanical adjustments have been completely eliminated by
sophisticated, adaptive "smart" logic design. Filtered positive air pressure
within each unit eliminates airborne contamination for extended tape and head
life.
An intuitive
menu-driven control system provides easy-to-use installation, configuration, and
operational information via the large LCD panel. Critical operating messages are
displayed, and an audible alarm signals conditions requiring immediate action.
Q-Link, our web browser-based remote library manager, is optional on all models.
Q-Link allows any TLS-4000 Series Tape Library to be configured, monitored and
managed from anywhere in the world. Using Q-Link, companies can deploy
enterprise-class data protection without increasing staff or degrading data
security. Even firmware updates can be installed remotely.
Barcode 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 moved
when the door is opened. If they haven’t, operation is resumed without causing a
time consuming reinventory.
The SANSmart
Fibre Channel Options support the latest SAN and serverlessbackup applications.
Logical Library is built into all TLS-4000 models and allows up to four servers
to share a library, even if each server is running a separate application.
Systems that you couldn’t afford to upgrade can now be protected automatically.
Installation
and support are provided by leading VARs and Integrators. Qualstar’s Simply
Reliable Tape Libraries are the preferred choice of IT professionals worldwide.
Hardware and Technical Specifications
| 10 MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM |
4212 |
4222 |
4440 |
4480 |
4660 |
46120 |
412180 |
412360 |
412300 |
412600 |
| Maximum Number of Drives |
2 |
2 |
4 |
4 |
6 |
6 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
| Number of Tapes* |
14/13 |
24/22 |
42 |
84 |
63 |
126 |
180 |
360 |
300 |
600 |
| Native Capacity (TB)* AIT-3 |
1.4/1.3 |
2.4/2.2 |
4.2 |
8.4 |
6.3 |
12.6 |
18 |
36 |
30 |
60 |
| AIT-2 |
700/650 GB |
1.2/1.1 |
2.1 |
4.2 |
3.1 |
6.3 |
9 |
18 |
15 |
30 |
| Capacity w/Compression (TB) AIT-3 |
3.6/3.3 |
6.2/5.7 |
10.9 |
21.8 |
16.3 |
32.7 |
46.8 |
93.6 |
78 |
156 |
| AIT-2 |
1.8/1.6 |
3.1/2.8 |
5.4 |
10.9 |
8.1 |
16.3 |
23.4 |
46.8 |
39 |
78 |
| Native Data Rate (GB/hr.) AIT-3 |
86 |
86 |
172 |
172 |
259 |
259 |
518 |
518 |
518 |
518 |
| AIT-2 |
43 |
43 |
86 |
86 |
129 |
129 |
259 |
259 |
259 |
259 |
| Compressed Data Rate (GB/hr.) AIT-3 |
224 |
224 |
449 |
449 |
673 |
673 |
1.3 TB/hr. |
1.3 TB/hr. |
1.3 TB/hr. |
1.3 TB/hr. |
| AIT-2 |
112 |
112 |
224 |
224 |
336 |
336 |
673 |
673 |
673 |
673 |
| Barcode Reader |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Scan Barcodes (seconds) |
13 |
20 |
35 |
70 |
65 |
99 |
115 |
115 |
140 |
140 |
| I/O Port |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Field Expansion To Model |
4222 |
|
4480 |
|
46120 |
|
412360 |
|
412600 |
|
| Height (in./cm) |
23/58 |
38/96 |
41/105 |
52/132 |
69/176 |
| Width (in./cm) |
13/33 |
14/35 |
15/38 |
30/75 |
30/75 |
| Depth (in./cm) |
21/54 |
22/57 |
25/64 |
25/64 |
25/64 |
| Net Weight (lb./kg) |
60/27 |
89/40 |
104/47 |
261/118 |
361/163 |
| Power Consumption (average) |
215 watts |
255 watts |
300 watts |
325 watts |
365 watts |