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RLS-8350
Tape Library
Product Specification
511002 Rev 07-01-19

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  • Page 1 RLS-8350 Tape Library Product Specification 511002 Rev 07-01-19...
  • Page 2 Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Notices Qualstar products may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 6,163,139 and 6,560,061. Other patents pending. Qualstar equipment is manufactured from new parts, or new and used parts. In some cases, Qualstar equipment may not be new and may have been previously installed.
  • Page 3 For information about this product specification, please visit our website or call Qualstar at: QUALSTAR CORPORATION 1267 Flynn Road Camarillo, CA 93012 FAX: (805) 978-5984 Phone: (805) 583-7744 E-Mail: sales@qualstar.com www.qualstar.com 511002 Rev 07-01-19...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Scope ..........................1-1 Supplemental Documentation ..................1-1 Product Description ......................2-1 General Description ...................... 2-1 Standard Features Found in the RLS-8350 Library ..........2-1 Optional Features Available ..................2-2 RLS-8350 Library Features and Options ..............2-3 Major Features......................2-4 2.5.1 Cabinet ........................
  • Page 5 Data Cartridge Handling Times .................. 6-1 Scan All Barcodes ......................6-1 Environmental Specifications ..................7-1 Temperature, Humidity and Altitude ................. 7-1 Acoustical Noise ......................7-1 Maintainability ........................ 8-1 Mean Time to Repair ....................8-1 Preventive Maintenance ....................8-1 Automated Tape Drive Cleaning ................. 8-1 Adjustments ........................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction 1.1 Scope This product specification describes the Qualstar RLS-8350 tape library, subsequently referred to in this specification as the RLS or library. It also provides detailed specifications of the product and is intended for use by individuals evaluating, purchasing and/or integrating the RLS library products.

  • Page 7: Product Description

    Product Description 2.1 General Description The RLS-8350 is a high density, automated rack mounted tape library. The library is 6 rack-units tall (6U = 10.50 inches). The RLS-8350 tape library utilizes LTO tape technology. The library supports up to 50 cartridges and four tape drives. The entire system (drives and library) is under host control via the host interface.

  • Page 8: Optional Features Available

    • Multiple initiators may simultaneously connect to a single partition • The front panel has a window for visibility into the interior • Interior illumination • Color touch screen control panel • Easy-to-use menu system for configuration, operation and maintenance •...

  • Page 9: Rls-8350 Library Features And Options

    2.4 RLS-8350 Library Features and Options FEATURE RLS-8350 Tape Technology Maximum Number of Drives Number of Slots I/O Ports Cartridges per I/O Port Barcode Reader Standard Q-Link Remote Library Manager Standard Hot-swap Tape Drive Carriers Standard N+1, Hot-Swappable Power Supply...

  • Page 10: Major Features

    Bulk loading can be accomplished by removing the right or left storage matrix. Figure 2-1 shows the various features of the front panel. The library may be configured to continue operation while the I/O port is extended Figure 2-1 RLS-8350 Front Panel Details Product Description 511002 Rev 07-01-19...
  • Page 11 2.5.2.1 Control Panel The control panel is a color LCD with touch screen. The operator may use the control panel menus to configure and operate the RLS and monitor its status. The following information can be displayed: • Model number and all firmware revisions •...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Components

    Figure 2-3 Rear Panel Details 2.5.3.1 N+1 Power Option The RLS-8350 has a distributed power system. One or two power supply modules (PSM) can be accommodated. One power supply module is standard, the second power supply module provides N+1 capability, ensuring system redundancy.
  • Page 13 Q-Link remote library manager. All PSMs supply regulated 24-volts DC to the RLS-8350. The unit is powered from AC mains of 100- to 240-volts, 50 or 60 Hertz.
  • Page 14 Figure 2-5 Two Libraries Connected with the FastPass Elevator Expansion Option Upper elevator expansion module Lower elevator expansion module Figure 2-6 Rear view of two libraries with the FastPass Elevator Expansion Option Product Description 511002 Rev 07-01-19...

  • Page 15: Medium Changer Components

    Figure 2-7 RLS Components 2.5.4.1 Storage Slots Each RLS-8350 model utilizes a left and right fixed matrix of storage slots (28 slots on the right side and 22 on the left). The storage matrices may be removed from the unit for bulk loading or removal of cartridges.
  • Page 16 2.5.4.2 Tape Drives The RLS-8350 library accommodates up to four tape drives. The drives are housed in plug-in drive carriers that may be installed or removed while the other drives within the unit are operating. A microprocessor in the drive carrier communicates with the tape drive via its supervisory port to ascertain its model, serial number and operational status.

  • Page 17: Rls Operation

    Qualstar. Barcode labels must conform to ANSI/AIM BCI-1995, Uniform Symbology Specification Code 39. Please refer to PIN-040 at www.qualstar.com for more information. By default, the RLS expects no modulus 43 check characters at the end of each label, but can be configured to expect the check character.

  • Page 18: Library And Multi-Sequential (Multiple Stacker) Operation

    2.6.3 Library and Multi-Sequential (Multiple Stacker) Operation Each tape drive and cartridge storage location in the RLS may be configured through the menu system for Library or Sequential operation. If a tape drive is configured for the Library mode, it becomes a resource controlled by the application operating the library.

  • Page 19: Library Partitions

    2.6.6 Encryption Key Management The RLS-8350 Series enables use of the powerful data encryption capability built into every LTO tape drive. Simple, easy-to-use, library-based key management allows Administrators to assign a separate key to each partition. The data on all tapes within a partition are encrypted and decrypted with the user-supplied key.

  • Page 20: Physical Specifications

    Physical Specifications 3.1 Dimensions Figure 3-1 RLS External Dimensions Note: 12 additional inches (30.5 cm) of depth are required to remove and install tape drives and power supplies. 3.2 Color The exterior color is black/aluminum. Physical Specifications 511002 Rev 07-01-19...

  • Page 21: Weights

    FULLY LOADED (LBS / KG) WEIGHT (LBS / KG) RLS-8350 138 LBS / 63 KG 50 LBS / 23 KG  Includes rack mount kit and a full complement of tape drives and tape cartridges  Not including magazines, tape cartridges or drives...

  • Page 22: Electrical Specifications

    (PFC) power supplies and thus the RLS’ power factor is greater than 0.95 which complies with CE requirement EN61000-3-2. MODEL TWO DRIVES INSTALLED FOUR DRIVES INSTALLED IDLE PEAK IDLE PEAK RLS-8350 44 watts 126 watts 68 watts 180 watts 150 BTUs/hr 430 BTUs/hr 232 BTUs/hr 614 BTUs/hr...

  • Page 23: Power Source Disturbances

    4.1.1 Power Source Disturbances The RLS will continue to operate uninterrupted and without damage over a one-cycle line dropout. It is recommended that the unit be powered from an Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS). The UPS should be rated to handle the maximum wattage. 4.1.2 Power Entry The RLS has a line fuse and I.E.C.

  • Page 24: Agency Compliance

    5.4 European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Qualstar encourages its customers to use current recycling practices in order to reduce the burden that waste electronic products place on the environment. If you are retiring a fully functional tape library, you are encouraged to transfer the functional unit to a new user, thereby extending the useful life of the tape library.

  • Page 25: End Of Life Instructions

    EMI line power filter • 5.5 Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Qualstar is committed to the implementation of RoHS (Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment) in accordance with the European Directive. Agency Compliance...
  • Page 26 Qualstar tape libraries are classified as “Information Technology Storage Array Systems” for which the RoHS Directive provides an exemption for lead solder. Affected subassemblies must be disposed of appropriately. Agency Compliance 511002 Rev 07-01-19...

  • Page 27: Performance Specifications

    Table 6-1 lists the Average Time to pick a cartridge from its storage location and place it in a drive, or pick a cartridge from a drive and return it to its storage location. MODEL AVERAGE TIME RLS-8350 7.0 seconds Table 6-1 Cartridge Handling Times 6.2 Scan All Barcodes In Table 6-2, the Typical Time values are the times required to scan a full complement of data cartridges.
  • Page 28 Environmental Specifications These tape libraries are designed for use in an office environment and may not be subjected to external vibrations during operation. 7.1 Temperature, Humidity and Altitude  PARAMETER OPERATING NON-OPERATING Ambient temperature C to +32 C to +60 (+41 F to +90 F to +140...
  • Page 29 Maintainability 8.1 Mean Time to Repair The Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) shall not exceed 30 minutes. The MTTR is the average time for an adequately trained and equipped technician to diagnose and correct a malfunction while following the service procedures in the Technical Service Manual.

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