The RLS-Series delivers the benefits of Simply Reliable^SM Automated Tape Library design to users requiring rackmountable solutions.

The RLS-Series supports AIT, LTO and SuperDLT^TM cartridge tape formats, giving users technology choices without compromising quality or reliability, in compact 5U-high modules. Offering superior performance and value, the RLS-Series Tape Library family includes seven models yielding capacities up to 22 terabytes (native). Using typical data compression ratios, capacity can exceed 57 terabytes. Depending on the tape drive technology chosen, individual models house up to four tape drives. Data transfer rates can approach 900 gigabytes per hour. Built-in reliability is only part of the RLS-Series story. Hot-plugable tape drives have been designed in to reduce downtime. Each drive is on a selfconnecting mount that eliminates handling cables. Simply slide the drives in or out.

High Availability plus Q-Link ^TM
The High Availability options include hot-swapable redundant power supplies, true hot-swapable tape drives, and Q-Link, the web browserbased remote library manager. Q-Link allows any RLS-Series Tape Library to be configured, monitored, diagnosed and managed from anywhere in the world. Using Q-Link, companies can deploy enterprise-class data protection without increasing staffs or degrading data security. Even firmware updates can be implemented remotely.

Investment Protection
Featuring IPM^SM (Interface Personality Module) architecture, RLS-Series libraries can be reconfigured in seconds for SCSI, Fibre Channel, iSCSI or future interface architectures by simply plugging in the appropriate IPM. In addition, a field capacity expansion kit is available to economically upgrade the RLS-4445 to an RLS-4470.

Reliable, Intelligent Robotics
The RLS-Series unique robotic mechanism is Simply Reliable by design. Leadscrew-based robotics using brushless DC motors and closed-loop servo control systems provide precise positioning and flawless media handling for years of dependable operation. All FRUs and tape drives are auto-discovering, and all electrical and mechanical adjustments have been completely eliminated by sophisticated adaptive ‘smart’ logic design.

Easy Operation
An intuitive menu-driven control system provides easy-to-use installation, configuration, and operational information via the onboard LCD panel. Critical operating functions are displayed and an audible alarm signals conditions requiring immediate action. All of the information, functions and controls built into the front panel display are replicated in Q-Link, the powerful, browser-based remote library manager. Tapes are housed in convenient magazines that simply snap in and out of the library. Removing and organizing tapes for off-site storage has never been easier.

Advanced Cartridge
Management and Security
Bar code scanning enhances throughput and controls the media inventory. VIOP, a unique variable I/O port design, allows users to determine how many slots to commit to importing and exporting tapes. Our exclusive ‘Inventory Sentry’ senses whether the tapes or magazines have actually been removed when the door is opened. If they haven’t, operation is resumed without causing a time consuming re-inventory.

Logical Library ^SM
and Fibre Channel
Logical Library is built into every RLS-Series library. It allows up to four servers to share a single library, even if each server is running a separate application. Systems that you couldn’t afford to upgrade can now be protected automatically.

Note: We also have available the full-cabinet TLS series ranging in size from 10 to 600 tape capacity. Available in AIT, LTO, DLT/Super-DLT and Super-AIT formats.

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Engineered for Reliability: Auto-connecting hot-plugable tape drives All brushless DC motors Self-calibrating digital servo control system Auto-aligning. No mechanical or electrical adjustments Over 1,000,000 MEBF Automated tape drive cleaning Efficient Media Control: Bar code scanning of data cartridges VIOP, I/O port for inserting and removing cartridges or magazines Inventory Sentry minimizes offline time Comprehensive User Interface: Back-lighted 80 character display Proven control panel menu system for easy installation, configuration, operation and maintenance Versatility: Q-Link browser-based remote library management option Hot-swapable tape drive option Redundant hot-swapable power supply option Barcode reader option 2-gigabit Fibre Channel interface option Ultra2 LVD SCSI interface Multiple SCSI bus connections Logical Library Simultaneous random and multi-sequential operating modes Selectable recycling and dual-bin sequential modes