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QStar Archive Manager

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Spec score 7.2 #20 of 30 in Data Archiving Software

What it is

QStar Archive Manager brings tape libraries, object storage, disk arrays, and private, public, or hybrid cloud storage into an active archive. It presents that storage through file-system or cloud interfaces, as a mounted file system or folder, so existing applications can access it through standard interfaces without modification. File access includes POSIX and Windows NTFS; archives can be exported through NFS, SMB, FTP, and the Amazon S3 API. Data written through one protocol can be read through another. The product supports retention policies, legal hold, immutable archiving, and search and restore. An OpenJDK-based graphical interface supports local or remote administration, while web services provide integration, monitoring, and management. QStar lists Windows Server and Linux distributions for versions 6.1 and 7.0; Windows 10 and 11 are limited to testing and demonstrations. The paid product has pricing available on request. Telephone support, upgrades, and bug fixes require a valid support contract.

Spec sheet

Purpose
QStar Archive Manager virtualizes tape libraries, object storage, disk arrays and private, public or hybrid cloud behind file system or cloud interfaces to create an active archive.Read 8 Oct 2026 · qstar.com
Intended users
QStar says its solutions are intended for medium and large companies managing enterprise data and identifies industries including healthcare, financial services, telecoms, manufacturing, broadcast, legal and government.Read 8 Oct 2026 · qstar.com
Security
QStar describes its active archive as a secure, high-capacity environment and says it can keep archive data within a secure network for long periods.Read 8 Oct 2026 · qstar.com
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · qstar.com
Founded
1987Read 28 Sep 2026 · qstar.com
Access
It provides POSIX or Windows NTFS file system access and exports archives using NFS, SMB, FTP and Amazon S3 API protocols.Read 8 Oct 2026 · qstar.com
Administration
An OpenJDK-based graphical interface supports local or remote administration, and web services support integration, monitoring and management.Read 8 Oct 2026 · qstar.com
Evaluation
Customers and channel partners can request a limited-time product evaluation by submitting details about their environment; the page does not specify evaluation duration.Read 8 Oct 2026 · qstar.com
Existing applications
QStar says applications can access its archive through standard file system and cloud interfaces without modification.Read 8 Oct 2026 · qstar.com
Mixed protocols
Data written using one protocol can be read using another protocol.Read 8 Oct 2026 · qstar.com
Storage types
The product can manage tape libraries, object storage, cloud storage, WORM and optical libraries as a single mounted file system or folder.Read 8 Oct 2026 · qstar.com
Support eligibility
Telephone technical support, upgrades and bug fixes require a valid support contract.Read 8 Oct 2026 · qstar.com
Support options
QStar lists Silver software phone support during regional standard hours and Gold support 24×7, 365 days a year.Read 8 Oct 2026 · qstar.com
Supported operating systems
The maker lists Windows Server and Linux distributions for Archive Manager versions 6.1 and 7.0; Windows 10 and 11 are limited to testing and demo use.Read 8 Oct 2026 · qstar.com
Training and services
QStar offers product training and professional services including migration, analysis, custom implementation and programming; end-user training is quoted through a sales representative.Read 8 Oct 2026 · qstar.com

Plans and prices

QStar Archive Manager Priced on request Pricing not listed; contact QStar for more information, a demo or product evaluation Read 8 Oct 2026 · qstar.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Manages tape, optical, disk, object, and cloud storage
  • Supports retention policies and legal hold
  • Immutable archiving and search and restore
  • Cross-protocol reading and writing
  • Existing applications can use standard interfaces

Limits

  • Pricing is available only on request
  • Windows 10 and 11 are for testing and demos
  • Telephone support and updates require a valid contract

Who it suits

QStar says Archive Manager is intended for medium and large companies managing enterprise data, including organizations in healthcare, finance, telecoms, manufacturing, broadcast, legal, and government. It suits teams that need to manage archive content across multiple storage types and protocols.

Verdict

Archive Manager covers a broad mix of storage sources and access protocols, alongside retention and restore controls. Buyers should confirm pricing, evaluation terms, and support-contract requirements with QStar.

Where Specifiction places it

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