 The Qualstar TLS-6000 series utilizes DLT and SDLT tape drives to provide storage capacities from 1.6 TB to 144 TB, making Qualstar DLT tape libraries perfect for everything from single servers to large, enterprise-wide storage management situations. There are 7 models in the TLS-6000 family, providing a full range of cost-effective DLT tape library solutions. Customers can choose up to eight SDLT 600 or SDLT 320 tape drives. To meet the throughput needs of today’s growing networks, transfer rates can reach a blazing 2 TB/hour.
Features and Benefits
- Allows up to 8 SDLT 600 or SDLT 320 tape drives
- Q-Link allows remote tape library management from any Web browser
- A broad capacity range from 1.6 TB – 144 TB
- Automatic alignment eliminates the need for special tools and procedures
- No need for electrical or mechanical adjustments, which facilitates fast, easy installation
- A barcode scanner provides fast media inventory
- An I/O port controls tape inventory
- VIOP allows bulk tape import/export
- A positive-pressure, filtered air system reduces contamination and protects tape media
- Individual drive cooling fans extend tape drive life and enhance reliability
- Burshless motors provide exceptional reliability
Technical Specifications Table
| |
6210 |
6220 |
6430 |
6460 |
68120 |
68240 |
| # of Drives |
1-2 |
1-2 |
1-4 |
1-4 |
1-8 |
1-8 |
| # of Tapes |
10 |
20 |
30 |
60 |
120 |
240 |
| Native Capacity (TB) |
| SDLT 600 |
3.0 |
6.0 |
9.0 |
18.0 |
36.0 |
72.0 |
| SDLT 320 |
1.6 |
3.2 |
4.8 |
9.6 |
19.2 |
38.4 |
| Compressed Capacity (TB) |
| SDLT 600 |
6.0 |
12.0 |
18.0 |
36.0 |
72.0 |
144.0 |
| SDLT 320 |
3.2 |
6.4 |
9.6 |
19.2 |
38.4 |
76.8 |
| Max Native Data Rate (GB/hr) |
| SDLT 600 |
259 |
259 |
518 |
518 |
1000 |
1000 |
| SDLT 320 |
115 |
115 |
230 |
230 |
460 |
460 |
| Max Compressed Data Rate (GB/hr) |
| SDLT 600 |
518 |
518 |
1000 |
1000 |
2000 |
2000 |
| SDLT 320 |
230 |
230 |
460 |
460 |
921 |
921 |
| Avg. Exchange Time (sec.) |
16 |
17 |
17 |
17 |
18 |
18 |
| Time to Scan Barcodes (sec.) |
12 |
26 |
41 |
92 |
92 |
108 |
| Barcode Reader |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| I/O Port |
Opt. |
Opt. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Field Expansion Kit |
Yes |
|
Yes |
|
Yes |
|
| Height (in./cm) |
35 / 88 |
44 / 113 |
62 / 157 |
| Width (in./cm) |
13 / 33 |
19 / 48 |
37 / 95 |
| Depth (in./cm) |
25 / 63 |
30 / 77 |
30 / 77 |
| Net Weight (lb./kg) |
89 / 40 |
153 / 69 |
359 / 163 |
| Avg. Power Consumption |
150 |
250 |
470 |
Q-Link: Qualstar’s Remote Tape Library Manager
Q-Link is Qualstar’s Web-browser-accessed remote library manager. Administrators can now manage their DLT libraries via an intranet or over the Internet from anywhere in the world. Q-Link adds additional functionality, such as allowing the administrator to set up email notifications for key events and to conduct remote firmware updates.
VIOP: Qualstar’s Exclusive Variable Input/Output Port
VIOP (Variable I/O Port) is an exclusive Qualstar design feature that is now incorporated into all DLT libraries, complementing the hardware I/O ports of all TLS-6000 models. Users now have ultimate flexibility to match the number of I/O slots to their unique operational requirements, and applications are no longer limited to a fixed number of I/O slots.
Other Advanced Features
Qualstar’s TLS-6000 series also offers advanced features such as Logical Library, barcode scanning of tape cartridges, and an I/O Port for importing and exporting individual tapes under application control.
Expandability and Investment Protection
The hallmark of all Qualstar tape libraries is their built-in allowance for capacity and performance growth. Investment protection is ensured with field-upgrade kits that double the capacity of the TLS-6210, TLS-6430 and TLS-68120. For further upgradability options, all DLT tape drive bays are pre-wired, allowing users to easily install additional tape drives as needed. |