MainStream Exabyte Tape Drives Need Firmware Upgrade

 Last reviewed: January 3, 1996
Article ID: Q140379
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5 and 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51

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.

KBCategory: kbhw
KBSubCategory: nthw
Additional reference words: prodnt 3.10 3.50 3.51

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Last reviewed: January 3, 1996
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