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The Simply Reliable Enterprise Library System

Pro Technology. The Simply Reliable Enterprise Library System. Qualstar Market Coverage Expands. XLS 820500. XLS 832700. Small Medium Business. Small Enterprise Regional Data Centers. Enterprise National Data Centers. Large Enterprise Global Data Centers. Multiple

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The Simply Reliable Enterprise Library System

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  1. Pro Technology The Simply Reliable Enterprise Library System XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  2. Qualstar Market Coverage Expands XLS 820500 XLS 832700 Small Medium Business Small Enterprise Regional Data Centers Enterprise National Data Centers Large Enterprise Global Data Centers Multiple Departmental Servers RLS AIT TLS AIT RLS SDLT TLS SDLT RLS LTO TLS LTO RLS SAIT TLS SAIT XLS 2 TB 2 PB Library Capacity XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  3. XLS Library System • Patent-pending COMPASS ARCHITECTURETM • Shorter Travel, Lower Power, Higher Reliability • Very scalable drives, I/O ports, and slots • High storage density: over 100 tapes per square foot • X-LinkTM: Single-view worldwide interface XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  4. XLS True Scalability • Scaleable capacity • Starts at 355 slots, scales to over 6,000 slots • In cabinet capacity expansion options • Balance tape drives and storage slots • Very economical 1,075 slot MEM expansion module • Scaleable performance • Two sizes of base LRM Module available • 8 logical library partitions standard • Start at 4 drives • Scales to 96 drives • Up to 120 I/O slots • Intermix SCSI and FC drives XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  5. XLS Building Blocks Mix and Match to Create the Right Solution LRM (Library Resource Module) MEM (Media Expansion Module) • Standalone library • Contains drives, I/O ports, storage slots, robotics, control, and power • Acts as nucleus of larger systems • Rotating carousel holds 1,075 cartridges • Consumes less than 9 sq. ft. floor space • Attaches to either side of an LRM XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  6. XLS Compass Architecture • Very high density per square foot • Low power consumption • Simple expansion! • LRM robot reaches into MEM-never leaves the LRM • Access 2,800 tapes in 21” of horizontal robot travel • System expands by alternating LRM’s and MEM’s MEM LRM XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  7. XLS LRM - Two Models 820500 832700 78.0” 78.0” 34.8” 44.6” 34.8” Deep 34.8” Deep XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  8. XLS Configurations “I need to expand my XLS library system” “My raw storage needs are outpacing my access needs, I will add another MEM” “I need to add more tape drives to increase my access capability, I will add another LRM” • High storage density coupled with flexibility during growth • Less linear movement to access large volumes of cartridges, over 2,800 cartridges can be accessed with an average 21” X axis motion • “Low Speed” robotics motion profile is more reliable and requires less power and cooling • Cartridge access performance does not degrade when expanding 1 LRM, 1 MEM 1 LRM, 2 MEMs 2 LRMs, 1 MEM = OR 32 drives, 1,550 slots 32 drives, 2,625 slots 64 drives, 2,025 slots XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  9. LRM Features 832700 • Linux based library controller • SCSI and Fibre • 8 logical libraries • Contains all robotics • Touch screen operator control panel • One to four I/O ports (10 - 40 slots) 820500 78.0” 78.0” 78.0” 44.6” 35” 34.8” Deep 34.8” Deep XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  10. Status LEDs • At a glance operator information • Five LEDs on front panel • Attention • Network activity • Library activity (power on) • Robot activity (movement) • Fault XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  11. I/O Ports • Up to 4 ports per LRM • 10 slots per port • 1 I/O port standard in 820500 • 2 I/O ports standard in 832700 • Removable 10 slot magazine • Software controlled latching/security XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  12. Expansion Door Slots • Each door can hold 110 additional tape storage slots • The 820500 can accommodate one additional door expansion • The 832700 can accommodate two additional door expansions • The door slots block the view into the interior of the library XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  13. Robot • XYZ + rotational theta axis = Compass Architecture • Short travel means low power and increased reliability • Uses closed loop servo motors for precise positioning • Bar code reader also used as absolute position sensor during mechanical calibration XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  14. Auxiliary Equipment Rack • Optional for either 820500 or 832700 LRM • 6U “in form factor” or 8U • Equipment mounts on its side • Unique latching scheme provides easy access to front and rear of equipment mounted in rack • Independent AC power provided for equipment mounted in rack XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  15. Drive Bays • Four LTO tape drives per drive bay • 820500 has one drive bay standard, supports a maximum of five drive bays for a total of 20 tape drives • 832700 has two drive bays standard, supports a maximum of eight drive bays for a total of 32 tape drives • Any mix of SCSI or Fibre channel drives • Each drive bay displaces 30 tape storage slots XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  16. Drive Carriers Rear view of XLS LRM Drive Carriers • XLS drive carriers slide into the back of the drive bay • No tools are required to remove/exchange individual drives • Each drive bay location is individually controlled, drives may be brought offline independently • Blank carriers are used to block off empty drive positions, interlock prevents robot motion with empty drive bay positions Drive Carrier Blank Carrier XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  17. Drive Carrier Indicators • Each carrier has an individual drive status LED to easily identify the failed drive • The LED indicates if the drive is online/offline • Fibre drives have additional Link and Activity indicators Drive Status LED XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  18. Library Controller • Linux core running custom XLS control and X-Link interface software • Has four slots reserved for library interfaces • Dual-port HBA’s available in either 2xSCSI or 2xFibre • Up to eight independent logical library partitions • Uses journaling file system combined with software heart beat to provide comprehensive error recovery XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  19. Data-Guard Feature • Built into every XLS • Insures orderly library shutdown in event of accidental power loss • Protects media in transition from damage • Assures problem free restarts when power is restored XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  20. Application Flexibility • 8 partitions connect to the host via SCSI or Fibre • Individual Fibre ports can also support medium changer addressing via LUN number allowing for multiple control Host 1 12 drives 1300 cartridges SCSI Attached Host 2 4 drives 80 cartridges Fibre Attached Host 3 16 drives 1240 cartridges Fibre Attached XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  21. Memory Expansion Module • 1075 cartridges = 430 TB (Native LTO 3) • One or two per LRM • Efficient carousel design • Easy field upgrade • Dual access doors for bulk load/servicing • Power, control and cartridge handling supplied by LRM(s) • Only 8.4 square feet 78.0” 34.8” 34.8” XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  22. X-Link Management Interface • Single-view interface: local and remote users see the same interface • Browser based access • Multiple level password protection and administration capability established for each logical library • Ability to create custom access control for individual users/groups • Integrated online help system XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  23. X-Link Management Interface (cont’d) • Online system manuals • Wizards to aid initial set-up and common operations • Software and firmware revision management • Integrated event logging and diagnostics • Ability to back user configuration for restore of user environment, even with a system controller change or failure XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  24. X-Link: View Hardware • Current status of hardware • Base unit • Expansion unit • Tape drives • Drill down to specific components • Drive status, serial number, firmware level, etc. XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  25. X-Link: Help System • Available from all screens • Context-sensitive • Searchable • Uses online manual reference XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  26. XLS Documentation • XLS Installation Manual • XLS User Guide • XLS Technical Service Manual • XLS Interface Manual • Available in print and as fully searchable PDF files on XLS controller hard drive XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  27. XLS Software Support • IBM Tivoli • Shipped in March • No problems reported • Expect support by June 30th • Symantec Veritas Backup Exec • Shipped in April • No problems reported • Expect support by June 30th XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  28. XLS Software Support • Symantec Veritas Netbackup • Shipped May 5th • Expect support by July 30th • EMC Legatto Networker • Self-Certification test started • Expect support on some platforms by July 30th XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  29. XLS Software Support • Bakbone • Will start testing in June • Expect support by July 30th • Commvault • Will start self-certification in June • Expect support by August 30th XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

  30. Great Partnership with Pro Technology The Simply Reliable Enterprise Library System XLS PRESENTATION Rev 03

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