The TLS-8000 Series is the first family of automated tape libraries to bring the power of LTO UltriumTM technology to enterprise class backup and near online data storage. Developed jointly by Hewlett-Packard, IBM Corporation and Seagate Technology, LTO technology sets new standards in midrange tape storage solutions. Combined with our advanced robotic design, it yields capacity, performance and storage densities that lead the industry.

Seamless, Transparent Integration
Concurrent data transfer between up to 8 drives provides the high throughput necessary to backup large networks. And simultaneous reading and writing means procedures can be scheduled anytime of the day or night completely independent of any operator whatsoever and with no interference with production. 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-8000 family, for easy integration and very low cost per gigabyte.

The Right System For You Now...
Offering unbeatable reliability, performance and value, our TLS-8000 LTO Tape Library family includes 6 models spanning capacities from 1.1 to over 105 terabytes. Individual models house two, four, or eight tape drives, delivering data transfer rates exceeding 1.7 terabytes per hour and storage densities approaching 14 terabytes per square foot.

...And The Expandable System For Your Future
Libraries equipped with LTO 1 drives are readily upgradable to LTO 2. Field upgrade kits are available for some models that double the number of tapes, 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, and without opening the library. Capacity expansion kits take less than an hour to install.

Reliable, Intelligent Robotics
Our unique robotic mechanism is simply better, by design. Leadscrew-based 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.

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,TM our web browser-based remote library manager, is optional on all models. Q-Link allows any TLS-8000 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.

Adavanced 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 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. The LTO 2 Direct Fibre Attach tape drives are available in all models. Tape drives can now be connected directly to a FC switch port for maximum data throughput. Logical Library is built into most TLS-8000 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.

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