Qualstar Reveals Q48 Compact LTO Tape Library

Qualstar Corporation announced the release of Q48, a compact 48-slot LTO tape library designed for SMBs and for distributed deployment environments.

It is designed to provide performance and value for backup, recovery and archiving applications. Feature-rich and compact in a 4U high, 19-inch rackmount form-factor, the Q48 offers storage capacity and data throughput while providing a cost-effective storage solution. The Q48 supports flexible throughput and capacity scaling with its ability to be upgraded from one to four drives and from LTO-5 to LTO-6 technology ^(*), thus offering tangible investment protection. The company provides technology based on industry standards that effectively implement outstanding performance at the right value point.

“We all know that digital data is being created at a tremendous rate around the world. How to archive this data on affordable media is paramount to lowering TCO. The addition of the Q48 to our Q-Series of tape libraries is one more example of Qualstar’s on-going commitment to growth in the storage solutions market by satisfying our customers’ needs,” said Steven N. Bronson, CEO, Qualstar.

^(*) Compatible with LTO-7 drives when available.