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MainStream Exabyte Tape Drives Need Firmware Upgrade

Article ID: 140379

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006



APPLIES TO

  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1



This article was previously published under Q140379

SUMMARY

MainStream is a distributor of the Exabyte 8200 SCSI tape drive. Tape drives from MainStream have firmware (EPROM's) that do not function with Windows NT.

MORE INFORMATION

Updated firmware can be obtained from Exabyte by calling 1-800-392-8273. The firmware kit part number is #090109-000. This upgrade consists of two EPROM's; 268E and C034.

The EXB-8200 is manufactured by Exabyte, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.


Additional query words: prodnt 3.10 3.50 3.51

Keywords: KB140379