Qualstar Corporation announced the release of the Q8, an entry level LTO tape based autoloader that offers extreme density and performance in the 1U space. The QualstarQ8 is the ideal entry-level automated backup/archive solution that combines exceptional storage density and performance into the compact form of a tape autoloader. The Q8 will offer 96 TB native and 240 TB compressed data storage capacity using LTO 8 tape drives. Combined with a data transfer rate of 300 MB/sec, this device offers exceptional space to capacity and performance ratio. The new Q8 autoloader is now available through Qualstar’s established channel of distribution and reseller partners. The Q8 will ship with a barcode reader, a rackmount kit, remote management capability and comes with a two-year advance replacement warranty.