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The Qualstar XLS Library System

The Qualstar XLS Library System. The Simply Reliable Enterprise Library. Company Overview. Founded: - 1984 Leading 9-Track Tape Drive Manufacturer Shipped First Library: - 1995 QBAK (Nasdaq): - 2000 Financial Strength: - Over $18 million cash - No debt

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The Qualstar XLS Library System

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  1. The Qualstar XLS Library System The Simply Reliable Enterprise Library

  2. Company Overview Founded: - 1984 Leading 9-Track Tape Drive Manufacturer Shipped First Library: - 1995 QBAK (Nasdaq): - 2000 Financial Strength: - Over $18 million cash - No debt Facilities: - Simi Valley, California - Boulder, Colorado

  3. Our Data Storage Products • Tape Libraries: Rackmount and Enterprise • Recognized for the industry’s highest reliability in robotic storage • Broad industry support • 28 Year history in data storage • Tape storage is very energy-efficient vs. disk RLS Rackmount Family XLS Enterprise Family

  4. N2Power Products XL 125 XL 160 • High density, high efficiency AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies • Up to 93% efficiency • High growth market • Six families in popular output configurations • Drivers are worldwide energy concerns and the downsizing of electronic systems XL 275 XL 375

  5. Diverse Customer Base POWER STORAGE 5

  6. The Qualstar XLS Library System The Tape Library You Can’t Outgrow

  7. The Qualstar XLS Library System

  8. XLS-Series The Tape Library You Can’t Outgrow • Highly scalable • Modular design • Cost effective from 400 TB to over 29 PB • Patented architecture • Library managed encryption 20 Petabytes 29 Petabytes 8 Petabytes 3 Petabyte 5 Petabytes 13 Petabytes 17 Petabytes

  9. XLS Models • XLS-810160 / 810240 • Up to 10 Drives • Up to 762 Tapes XLS-810240 w/ MEM2

  10. XLS Models • XLS-820500 • Up to 100 Drives • Up to 8,775 Tapes • XLS-832700 • Up to 160 Drives • Up to 9,725 Tapes • XLS-8161100 • Up to 80 Drives • Over 11,700 Tapes XLS-820500 XLS-832700 XLS-8161100

  11. XLS Modular Scalability • Up to 160 drives • 165 slots to over 11,700 slots • In cabinet capacity expansion options • Very economical 535 and 1,075 slot expansion modules • 8 Logical Library partitions • Up to 160 I/O slots • Built-in library managed encryption

  12. The Revolutionary XLS LRM (Library Resource Module) MEM (Media Expansion Module) • Three “base” modules • Standalone or as nucleus of a larger system • Contains drives, I/O port, storage slots • Contains robotics, control, and power • The “expansion” unit • Attaches to either side of an LRM • Rotating carousel holds 535 or 1,075 cartridges • Transports cartridges between LRM’s

  13. XLS Compass Architecture • MEM attaches to LRM • Robot in LRM can reach into MEM • MEMs can be added to either side of an LRM • MEM derives power and control from LRM MEM LRM

  14. XLS LRMs • Five models • Easily build large configurations: ~11,700 tapes, over 29 Petabytes uncompressed • Plug-in additional tape drives • One or two 110-slot internal expansion modules per LRM • 8 Independent partitions • Built-in encryption key management • Up to 40 I/O slots per LRM* • MEM options: 535 or 1,075 slots each *Model dependent. See Product Specification

  15. XLS-810160 & XLS-810240 78.0” 23”

  16. XLS-820500 78.0” 34.8”

  17. XLS-832700 78.0” 44.6”

  18. XLS-8161100 78.0” 44.6”

  19. XLS MEM Module • 2 Models: • MEM1: 1,075 cartridges • MEM2: 535* cartridges • Efficient carousel design • Access doors for bulk loading • Power, control and cartridge handling supplied by LRM(s) • Only 5.5 or 8.4 square feet MEM2 MEM1 *517 slots with XLS-810xxx models

  20. Highly Flexible 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 3200 cartridges can be accessed with less than 21” average motion • “Low Impact” robotics are less demanding on the mechanics and requires lower power control systems • Cartridge access performance does not degrade when scaling 1 LRM, 1 MEM 1 LRM, 2 MEM’s 2 LRM’s, 1 MEM = OR 32 drives, 1,550 slots 32 drives, 2,625 slots 64 drives, 2,025 slots

  21. Application Flexibility • Up to 8 independent partitions, connected to hosts via Fibre Host 1 12 drives 1300 cartridges Host 2 4 drives 80 cartridges Host 3 16 drives 1240 cartridges

  22. Highly Scalable Solutions * Using LTO 6 Native Capacity

  23. Highly Scalable Solutions * Using LTO 6 Native Capacity

  24. XLS Competitive Features • High density, can exceed 100 cartridges per square foot • Unique scalability with two different LRM configurations • Library managed encryption • Up to 8 partitions • Easily maintained RAS design • X-Link management • Built in self-management features • SNIA SML management capability

  25. Unique XLS Technology • Reach 3200 tapes in just 21 inches • Patented Compass Architecture™ • No rapid accelerations • Gentle tape handling • Lower power consumption • Independent motion confirmation • Data security • Seismic cartridge restraints • Optical light curtains • Mechanical and electronic door locks • Power-off access sensors • CAN bus internal control

  26. XLS Key Features 15” Color TFT operator display with touch screen interface Two lockable access doors with windows Door slot option adds 110 storage slots each Five LED status/activity indicators Drive bays: each holds 4 LTO drives Up to four I/O ports. Each port houses a 10 slot removable magazine Front serviceable filtered air intake area Telnet service ports front and rear for local tech use

  27. XLS Key Features 820500 832700, 8161100 Rear Panel 19” expansion rack option - 6U or 8U (n/a 8161100) Drive bays may be interchanged with cartridge bays in some models Cartridge bays Tape drives DataGuardTM built in UPS protects tapes in transit and insures easy library restart N+1 hot swap power system Dual AC input power option Dual mirrored disk option Library controller with four dual LIA slots

  28. XLS Key Features 810160, 810240 Rear Panel DataGuardTM built in UPS protects tapes in transit and insures easy library restart Tape drives N+1 hot swap power system option Optional tape drive bays Mirrored disks option Dual AC input power option Library controller with four dual channel LIA slots

  29. X-Link Management • Single-view local and remote management interface • Multiple simultaneous connections • 15” color touch screen • Multi-level password protection and administration settings • Wizards for partition set-up and common administration operations • Software and firmware revision management • Remote backup for user configuration • Browser-based GUI

  30. “Phone Home” e-mail event notification Assign by partition Assign by event class Can send to Qualstar Tech Support Remote diagnostics Tech Support via Internet Requires firewall permission Complete view and status of physical hardware Drill down to specific components Help System Context sensitive Searchable Online manuals On XLS On website X-Link Support Tools

  31. High Availability • Maximum data availability • Hot-swappable drive modules (Fibre) • Hot-swappable power supplies • All door interlocks have capability to sense an “access event”, even when the library system power is off • Eliminates unnecessary time consuming media re-inventories • Access event causes a more intensive internal hardware configuration audit during POST • “Out of band” health checks integrated into management system • Ability to run intensive system certification diagnostic

  32. Data Guard™ • Protects media if power lost • Always moves tape to a safe position • Prevents media damage • Battery pack insures orderly shutdown • Linux system closes cleanly • System state saved • Orderly restart assured • No re-inventory required

  33. CA CommVault EMC Legato FalconStor FileTek Front Porch Digital HP IBM Tivoli HPSS Microsoft NetApp StorNext QStar Roxio Symantec Syncsort Xendata and many more Broad Industry Support

  34. 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 XLS 810160 / 810240 Enterprise Scalability Number of Slots Qualstar XLS-810160 XLS-810240 Quantum i500/ IBM TS3310 Oracle SL500

  35. 250 300 350 400 450 500 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10,000 11,000 12,000 XLS-820500, 832700 & 8161100 Scalability Number of Slots Qualstar XLS Quantum i6000 IBM TS3500 Spectralogic T950 Oracle SL 3000

  36. XLS-810160/810240 vs. Competition

  37. XLS 820500, 832700 and 8161100 vs. Competition

  38. The Qualstar XLS Library System The Simply Reliable Enterprise Library

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