Qualstar (OTCMKTS:QBAK) is a designer and manufacturer of automated magnetic tape library and data storage products. The company’s offerings include modular tape library modules, standalone autoloaders, and multi-frame library systems that integrate with a variety of tape media standards such as LTO, DLT and SDLT. Qualstar’s solutions leverage robotic tape handling to deliver high-capacity, reliable and cost-effective backup and archival storage for data centers.
These tape library systems are engineered for scalability, allowing organizations to expand storage capacity incrementally as data retention needs grow. Qualstar’s product line supports both midrange computing environments and enterprise‐level deployments, enabling firms in sectors such as finance, healthcare, government and media to meet long-term data preservation and regulatory compliance requirements.
Headquartered in Simi Valley, California, Qualstar serves a global customer base through a network of value‐added resellers and distribution partners. The company complements its hardware offerings with professional services, including on‐site installation, preventative maintenance and remote technical support to ensure continuous system reliability.
With a focus on engineering quality and customer service, Qualstar emphasizes modular design principles that simplify upgrades and maintenance. This approach helps organizations manage total cost of ownership while maintaining flexible, high‐performance storage infrastructures for critical data protection.
