Official UK & EMEA Partner of Qualstar
Cutting-edge LTO tape libraries. Industry-leading warranty. Backed by 30 years of storage expertise.
The Partnership
Why ImageStore + Qualstar?
ImageStore is the official Preferred Partner for Qualstar in the UK and EMEA — a globally recognised leader in secure and reliable tape storage. This partnership gives customers access to Qualstar’s full product range backed by ImageStore’s 30 years of local storage expertise and technical support.
Total Cost of Ownership
The case for Tape
LTO tape via a Qualstar library delivers the lowest cost-per-TB of any enterprise storage tier — significantly below cloud storage at scale — with no ongoing subscription fees and a 30-year media lifespan.
Why Qualstar
Technology Leadership
Qualstar is at the forefront of LTO tape innovation — delivering high-capacity, cost-effective, and highly reliable tape automation solutions trusted by enterprises, broadcasters, and government agencies worldwide.
Why Qualstar
Proven Reliability
Qualstar libraries are engineered for continuous operation in demanding data centre environments. Low error rates, robust robotics, and firmware maturity make them a trusted choice for mission-critical archive and backup.
Why Qualstar
3-Year Warranty Standard
Every Qualstar product purchased through ImageStore includes a 3-year Advance Replacement warranty as standard, with options to extend to 4 or 5 years for complete long-term peace of mind.
Q8 Autoloader
Entry-level tape automation for SME and remote office environments. 8-slot LTO autoloader with compact footprint — ideal for daily backup without a full library investment.
Q24 Library
Mid-range library for growing data volumes. 24-slot capacity with full LTO-9 support, optional encryption, and a clear upgrade path to Q40/Q80 as requirements grow.
Q40 & Q80 Libraries
Enterprise-class libraries for large-scale archiving. Modular design scales capacity as data grows, with multi-drive configurations for maximum throughput.
Warranty Coverage
What Your Warranty Includes
- Advance Replacement — replacement dispatched before you return the faulty unit
- Phone and email support from qualified Qualstar-certified specialists
- Flexible warranty extensions — 4 or 5 years available at purchase
- UK-based support team — no overseas call centres
Upgrade Programme
Upgrading from Overland-Tandberg?
ImageStore offers a structured upgrade path from Overland-Tandberg tape libraries to the Qualstar platform — including trade-in credits and flexible support options.
