Description
Exabyte EXB-8200SXST 2.2GB 8mm SCSI Tape Drive 5.25 External Desktop Backup
The Exabyte EXB-8200SXST is a 5.25-inch desktop external 8mm helical-scan tape drive offering 2.2 GB of native storage capacity per cartridge. It connects via a 50-pin Centronics SCSI interface and was designed for automated data backup on Unix-based workstations and servers. The unit houses an internal power supply and accepts standard 8mm data cartridges (112m and 54m tape lengths).
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: Exabyte EXB-8200SXST
- Storage Capacity: 2.2 GB native per cartridge
- Tape Format: 8mm helical scan (Exabyte 8200 series)
- Interface: SCSI (50-pin Centronics dual-port, rear panel)
- Form Factor: 5.25-inch desktop external enclosure
- Power: Internal power supply with IEC AC inlet
- Cooling: Rear-mounted fan
- Compatible Media: 8mm data cartridges (112m / 54m)
- Drive only — no tape cartridge, SCSI cable, or documentation included
Applications
The Exabyte 8200 series was introduced in the late 1980s and became a widely adopted backup standard in Unix workstation environments throughout the early-to-mid 1990s. These drives were commonly paired with Sun SPARCstations, SGI Iris and Indigo workstations, HP-UX systems, IBM RS/6000s, and NeXT machines — platforms where 8mm tape was the dominant removable backup medium before DLT and LTO became mainstream. The helical-scan recording method, borrowed from 8mm video tape technology, allowed much higher data densities than the quarter-inch cartridge (QIC) drives of the same era. The EXB-8200SXST (the
This Exabyte EXB-8200SXST 8mm SCSI Tape Drive has been pulled from a working environment where it was previously in use. It has not been powered up or tested at our facility. The beige plastic housing shows the typical age-related yellowing and light surface wear you'd expect from equipment of this era. The tape bay door operates and the rear SCSI connectors and IEC power inlet appear intact with no obvious damage. Please review all photos carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Exabyte |
Model: |
EXB-8200SXST |
MPN: |
EXB-8200SXST |
Type: |
8mm SCSI Tape Drive |
SKU: |
12338 |
Storage Capacity: |
2.2 GB (native) |
Tape Format: |
8mm (Exabyte 8200) |
Interface: |
SCSI |
Connector Type: |
50-pin Centronics SCSI (dual port) |
Form Factor: |
5.25-inch Desktop (External) |
Recording Method: |
Helical Scan |
Compatible Media: |
8mm Data Cartridge (112m/54m) |
Compatible With: |
Unix, Sun, HP-UX, SGI, AIX workstations |
Power Requirements: |
AC power via IEC inlet (internal PSU) |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Japan |
Seller Notes: |
Drive only — no tape cartridge, cables, or manual included. |
Condition Notes: |
This Exabyte EXB-8200SXST 8mm SCSI Tape Drive was pulled from a working environment. Not powered or tested at our facility. Housing shows age-related yellowing and light wear. SCSI connectors and IEC power inlet appear intact. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |