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Q140379: MainStream Exabyte Tape Drives Need Firmware Upgrade

Article: Q140379
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.1,3.5,3.51
Operating System(s): 
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Last Modified: 19-FEB-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.1, 3.5, 3.51 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.1, 3.5, 3.51 
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server, version 3.1 
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SUMMARY
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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
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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

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Version           : :3.1,3.5,3.51

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