The TLS-5000 Series is the first family of automated tape libraries to implement the power of Sony’s new SAIT™(Super AIT) tape drive technology, creating ultra-dense enterprise class backup and near online data storage solutions. The SAIT-1 tape drive combines the best features of Sony’s widely used AIT recording technology with the increased media area afforded by the 1/2-inch tape format. In Qualstar’s advanced robotic design, SAIT yields industry-leading capacity, storage density, performance and reliability.

Seamless, Transparent Integration
Concurrent data transfer across up to eight SAIT drives provides the high data rates necessary to backup large networks. Using our SANSmart technology and multiple SCSI busses increases data throughput to meet ever narrowing backup windows. The TLS-5000 family is supported by leading application developers. Backup and storage management programs provide broad application and easy integration at very low cost per terabyte.

The Right System For You Now...
Combining our Simply Reliable design with SAIT-1 tape drives yields unbeatable performance and value. Our TLS-5000 SAIT Tape Library family comprises four models, spanning capacities to over 340 terabytes using typical data compression. Individual models house up to eight tape drives, delivering data transfer rates exceeding 2.2 terabytes per hour and storage densities approaching 45 terabytes per square foot in the largest model.

...And The Expandable System For Your Future
Field upgrade kits are available that double the number of tapes for two models in the family, and additional drives are easily installed to increase throughput. Tape drives are housed in plug-in canisters containing dedicated cooling fans to enhance reliability. Drives are hot-pluggable and can be user-installed in less than one minute, without opening the library. Capacity expansion kits take less than an hour to install.

Reliable, Intelligent Robotics
Our unique robotic mechanism features leadscrew-based robotics using brushless motors and closed-loop servo control systems to 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.

Powerful User Interface
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 built in on all models. Q-Link allows any TLS-5000 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.

Advanced Cartridge Management And Security
Barcode scanning enhances throughput and controls the media inventory. VIOP, variable I/O port, a Qualstar-unique feature, allows users to determine how many slots to commit to importing and exporting tapes, building in flexibility and control to media operations. 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.

Sansmart And Logical Library
The SANSmart Fibre Channel Options support the latest SAN and serverless backup applications. Logical Library is built into all TLS-5000 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.

Qualstar: Simply Reliable
Installation and support are provided by leading VARs and Integrators. Qualstar’s Simply Reliable Tape Libraries are the preferred choice of IT professionals worldwide.