Over 343 Terabytes of Storage!
Qualstar was the first to integrate SAIT tape drives into automated tape libraries. The result was the renowned TLS-5000 series.

With over 343 terabytes of storage capacity (compressed), these units offer fast, reliable, enterprise class backup and near online data storage. In addition to sheer capacity, the SAIT tape format offers numerous other advantages, such as a blazing transfer rate of up to 2.2 terabytes per hour.

The SAIT series of tape libraries includes all the features and benefits of Qualstar’s other library models, such as Q-Link, VIOP, a barcode reader, and much more!

Seamless, Transparent Integration

• Concurrent data transfer by up to eight SAIT drives provides high data rates
• SANSmart Fibre Channel technology and multiple SCSI busses speed integration
• Supported by all leading backup and storage management application developers
• Installation and support by leading VAR’s and Integrators worldwide
• Extremely low cost per terabyte

SAIT High Performance

• Over 342 terabytes capacity per tape library
• Data transfer rates exceeding 2.2 terabytes per hour
• Larger tape libraries house up to eight tape drives
• Storage densities up to 45 terabytes per square foot

Expandability = Investment Protection

• Upgrade kits available for TLS-5433 and TLS-58132
• Additional tape drives are easy and fast to install
• Plug-in tape drives have individual cooling fans for enhanced reliability
• ‘Hot-Plugable’ tape drives can be installed in less than a minute
• Capacity expansion kits take less than one hour to install

Reliable, Intelligent Robotics

• Patented mechanism with unique leadscrew-based robotics
• Brushless motors and closed-loop servo control systems
• Precise positioning and flawless media handling
• Adjustments eliminated by sophisticated, adaptive ‘smart logic’ design
• Filtered, positive air pressure to extend tape and head life

Powerful Library User Interface

• Intuitive menu-driven control system provides easy-to-use installation
• Configuration and operation information via the large LCD panel
• Critical operating messages displayed with audible alarms signal immediate action
• Q-Link™ browser-based remote manager allows any library to be configured, monitored and managed from anywhere in the world

Advanced Tape Cartridge Management and Security

• Bar code scanning enhances throughput and controls the tape media inventory
• Qualstar’s exclusive VIOP, Variable I/O Port, allows user to set how many slots to commit to importing and exporting tapes, providing unmatched flexibility and control
• Inventory Sentry senses whether the tapes or magazines have been moved when the door is opened. If not, operation is resumed without causing a time consuming re-inventory

SANSmart and Logical Library

• The SANSmart Fibre Channel Options support the latest 2Gb SAN and serverless backup applications
• Logical Library is built into all TLS-5000 models to allow up to four servers to share a library, even if each server is running a separate application

Libraries Engineered for Reliability

• All brushless motors, no belts or pulleys
• Self-calibrating, all-digital servo control system
• Pre-wired SAIT tape drive mounting slots
• Auto-aligning, no mechanical or electrical adjustments
• Pressurized, filtered, forced air cooling with redundant fans
• Over 1,000,000 MEBF Automated tape drive cleaning

Efficient Tape Media Control

• Bar code scanning of data cartridges
• Key locked door with a large window VIOP
• Variable I/O port for inserting and removing tape cartridges or magazines
• Inventory Sentry minimizes offline time

Comprehensive User Interface

• Q-Link remote library manager
• Back-lighted 80 character display
• Control panel menu system for easy installation, configuration, operation and maintenance

Versatility

• LVD/SE interface
• Multiple SCSI bus connections supported
• 2Gb SANSmart Fibre Channel Options
• Simultaneous random and multi-sequential operating modes
• Selectable recycling and dual-bin sequential modes