Qualstar
Value · 11% below the category averageQualstar Corporation designs and manufactures automated tape libraries and data storage solutions for data backup, recovery, and archiving. They are known for their robust and reliable tape automation systems used in enterprise data centers.
Qualstar by Category
Qualstar Tape Cartridges & Libraries
5 models · $4,804–$11,776
Qualstar Appliance Accessories
4 models · $514–$7,593
Qualstar Cables & Adapters
3 models · $35–$549
Qualstar Hard Drives
1 model · $5,781–$5,781
Qualstar Computer Mice
1 model · $195–$195
Qualstar Drive Enclosures
1 model · $615–$615
All Qualstar Products
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Qualstar Q24 Compact LTO Tape Library
$8,937
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Qualstar Q40 Scalable LTO Tape Library with LTO-8 FC Drive
$11,776
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Qualstar LTO-8 Ultrium Fiber Channel 8 Gb/s Tape Drive
$7,593
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Qualstar Q48 Rackmount LTO Tape Library
$10,859
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Qualstar Q40 Tape Library Expansion Module
$4,804
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Qualstar ExpressSAS H1280 GT 12 Gb/s Host Bus Adapter
$615
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Qualstar Q-Ser IBM LTO 7 SAS Tape Drive
$5,781
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Qualstar Q40 Scalable LTO Tape Library with LTO-8 SAS Drive
$10,393
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Qualstar Mini-SAS 4x Quad Cable (16')
$549
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Qualstar LTO-8 Ultrium SAS 6 Gb/s Tape Drive
$6,644
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Qualstar Fiber Channel Connector Cable for FC Tape Drives (9.8')
$35
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Qualstar 300W Power Supply for Q-24 / Q-48 Tape Library
$514
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Qualstar MiniSAS 2X 8644 to 8088 Dual Cable (6.6')
$195
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Qualstar Mini-SAS 2x Dual Cable (16')
$363
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Qualstar Power Supply for Q-24 Tape Library
$514
Qualstar Insights
Tape Cartridges & Libraries Buying Guide
LTO (Linear Tape-Open) is the industry standard. Always check drive compatibility; drives can usually read two generations back but only write one generation back.
Read full guideFrequently Asked Questions
What types of products does Qualstar make?▼
Qualstar makes tape cartridges & libraries, appliance accessories, cables & adapters, hard drives, computer mice, drive enclosures. We track 15 Qualstar products.
What is the price range for Qualstar products?▼
Qualstar products range from $35 to $11,776, with an average price of $4,638. Qualstar is positioned as a value brand, 11% below the category average.
Is Qualstar a premium brand?▼
Qualstar is a value brand in its primary category (Tape Cartridges & Libraries), 11% below the category average.
What is the most affordable Qualstar product?▼
The Qualstar Fiber Channel Connector Cable for FC Tape Drives (9.8') starts at $35 and is available at 0 retailers.
What should I look for when buying Qualstar tape cartridges & libraries?▼
LTO (Linear Tape-Open) is the industry standard. Always check drive compatibility; drives can usually read two generations back but only write one generation back.
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