Product Description; General Description; Standard Features Found In All Models - Qualstar RLS-8350 Installation And Operation Manual

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General Description

The RLS Series is a high density, automated rack-mountable tape library. The RLS-
85XX libraries are 10 rack-units tall (10U = 17.50-inches) while the RLS-8350 models
are 6 rack-units tall (6U = 10.50-inches). There are presently four models that utilize
LTO tape technology.
Models are available with native storage capacities of over 171-terabytes. The entire
system (drives and library) is under host control via the ADI host interface.
Each library contains a high performance robotics system for handling data
cartridges, one to five (model dependent) LTO 5 SAS or fibre channel tape drives and
storage slots for data cartridges. All units operate on internationally available AC
power with active power factor correction.
The RLS Series is designed for maximum reliability. Only the highest quality
components are used in a design that is inherently robust and simple. Brushless
motors are used exclusively to effect smooth and reliable operations. All digital,
closed-loop servo systems using magnetic and optical position sensors assure fast,
smooth, trouble-free cartridge handling. The servos automatically calibrate
themselves, thus eliminating all electrical adjustments. Preventive maintenance
consists of replacing the air filter(s) and cleaning the gripper pads.
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Standard Features Found in All Models

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Library interface to the application is established, via ADI, (Automation/Drive
Interface) through the tape drive's interface
• Barcode scanning of data cartridge labels
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Rack mount kit
• Simultaneous Random and Multi-Sequential operating modes with two or more
tape drives
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Library resources may be partitioned
• Multiple initiators may simultaneously connect to a single partition
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The front panel has a window for visibility into the interior
• Interior illumination
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Color touch screen Control Panel
• Easy-to-use menu system for configuration, operation and maintenance
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Tape drives are in quick-change hot swappable carriers
• Programmable, automated tape drive cleaning
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Mean-Exchanges-Between-Failures (MEBF) rating is 2,000,000 exchanges
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