Facilis Using Qualstar LTO Libraries

Facilis Technology, Inc. announced its partnership with Qualstar Corporation to provide media archival solutions to its customers.

The Facilis Object Cloud virtualizes cloud and LTO storage into a cache volume on the server, making media available on client desktops through the Facilis Shared File system. As part of a structured data archive workflow, LTO technology offers a reliable and cost-effective data retention solution for long term archive of media assets.

“When object storage is combined with FastTracker auto-indexing and proxy generation, it becomes a very powerful way to archive, track and restore project data through a simple, familiar interface,” said Jim McKenna, VP sales and marketing, Facilis. “LTO has always been a staple of our customers’ backup and archive policies. With the value of Qualstar products, and our tight integration, every Facilis customer can enjoy increased data resiliency.“

The Qualstar Q8, Q24, and Q48 rackmount tape library systems qualified by Facilis provide media professionals with a reliable LTO backup environment. They have been qualified for interoperability with Facilis partners such as Archiware P5, XenData and StorageDNA.

“Facilis HUB Shared Storage is a natural fit with our Qualstar tape library systems. Both companies are passionate about bringing unprecedented value to our customers with no compromises on performance and reliability,” said Arun Vaishampayan, VP global storage sales, Qualstar. “We look forward to sharing a growing list of happy mutual customers.“