ATTO Technology and Qualstar Corporation have announced the successful certification of ATTO's XstreamCORE 8100T Intelligent Bridge for seamless compatibility with Qualstar's Q-Series tape library portfolio, spanning models Q8 through Q1000+. The certification validates the bridge solution's ability to enable enterprise organizations to deploy LTO tape storage—including LTO-8, LTO-9, and LTO-10 technologies—across standard Ethernet networks using iSCSI protocol connectivity.
The certified integration addresses infrastructure challenges for organizations managing large-scale data retention requirements across media production, scientific research, and artificial intelligence workflows. By connecting tape libraries to existing network infrastructure, the solution eliminates the need for specialized storage protocols and proprietary hardware connections, streamlining deployment complexity.
The partnership reduces capital and operational expenses associated with tape storage infrastructure while maintaining compatibility with current and next-generation LTO technologies. Organizations utilizing Qualstar's tape library systems can now leverage the XstreamCORE 8100T to consolidate data management infrastructure and extend the utility of existing storage investments.