Qualstar Adds Medically Certified Power Supplies to its N2Power Brand Product Portfolio

Qualstar Corporation (NASDAQ: QBAK), a designer and manufacturer of high efficiency power supplies, as well as data security and archive storage solutions, announced today that it has expanded its AC-DC power supply offerings by adding high-efficiency Medically Certified Power Supplies to its N2Power brand product portfolio.

The ML Series of AC-DC power supplies range from 5 watts to 1200 watts of power and features universal input with brown out protection in a variety of output voltage models. The 1U/2U dimensions, high power density and efficient design (up to 93%) allow customers to use the ML supplies in a convection cooled environment from a -20C to +50 (+70C de-rated) temperature range. Protection features are included and a True DC OK signal is provided. CE and Safety certifications UL/cUL (Ansi / AAMI ES-60601-1; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60601-1); MOPP, 2xMOPP and NFPA 99 are listed. EMI certifications EN55011, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 and Immunity certifications EN60601-1-2 & IEC61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11 are also listed. All ML power supplies can be used in a variety of medical or non-medical products, can withstand up to 2G vibrations, and come with a 3 year standard warranty.

“Qualstar is committed to providing a more broad based comprehensive power solutions line,” said Daniel Jan, EVP of Qualstar Corporation. “In adding a wider range of power supplies to our product portfolio, we are able to deliver one-stop shopping for our channel partners and OEM customers. We are dedicated to becoming a premier supplier of feature rich and highly efficient power supply solutions.”

“Our distributors and reps have been pushing hard for us to establish our ultra-small, high efficiency products with medical certifications. The new ML product line release accomplishes this goal,” said Randy Johnson, Qualstar’s Power Solutions VP of Sales. “We have put a winning strategy in place by expanding our product offerings and growing our business.”

Pricing is available upon request. Samples will be available as of September 30th from Qualstar’s extensive N2Power brand distribution network.

About Qualstar Corporation

Qualstar, founded in 1984, is a diversified electronics manufacturer specializing in data storage and power supplies. Qualstar's products are known throughout the world for high quality and Simply Reliable™ designs that provide years of trouble-free service. More information is available at www.qualstar.com or by phone at 805-583-7744.

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