Qualstar Corporation Announces Launch of Q1000+ Enterprise Tape Library

Group 1 - Qualstar Corporation has launched the Q1000+ Enterprise Tape Library, aimed at large-scale backup, disaster recovery, and long-term data archiving [1] - The Q1000+ is available in 42U and 48U configurations, supporting LTO-9 and LTO-10 tape drives, with a native storage capacity of up to 44.6 petabytes and compressed capacity of up to 111.5 petabytes [2] - The system is designed for scalability, allowing multiple racks to be connected into a single library for exabyte-scale deployments [2] Group 2 - Tape-based storage remains a preferred choice for organizations seeking lower total cost of ownership for long-term data storage, with LTO providing lower media costs and reduced power and cooling requirements [3] - The Q1000+ is positioned to offer enterprise-grade reliability at competitive pricing compared to other enterprise tape library solutions [3] - The library includes a browser-based management interface with guided setup tools and remote monitoring capabilities for operational efficiency [4] Group 3 - Qualstar Corporation, founded in 1984, specializes in manufacturing data storage systems and high-efficiency power solutions [5] - The company's data storage systems are marketed under the Qualstar™ brand, providing scalable automated magnetic tape libraries for electronic data management [6] - Qualstar's power solutions, marketed under the N2Power™ brand, offer increased functionality while reducing thermal loads and operating costs across various markets [6]