Exabyte Storage Loader VXA-172 Packet Driver Download (Official)
The Storage Loader VXA-172 Packet is a tape backup manufactured by Exabyte. This version of "PL_WIN32_Driver_V3.0.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 25 downloads and 9 reviews. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 15.9 KB.
Supported Models
Storage Loader VXA-172 Packet
Exabyte Magnum 1x7
Exabyte Magnum 224
Exabyte Magnum 448
Exabyte VXA PacketLoader 1x10 1U
FSC FibreCAT TX24
FSC FibreCAT TX48
IBM 7212-312
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000
File Name
Versions
3.0 (20-Dec-2007)
3.00.0000.0 (2006-09-20) via .inf
Additional Notes
Storage Loader VXA-172 Packet
Removal of this driver, once installed, is extremely difficult
1U PacketLoader 32 bit Driver for Windows 2000,XP,2003
Uploaded By
Jegadesh (DG Staff Member) on 22-Jan-2008
Device Hardware IDs
SBP2\EXABYTE_&VXA_1X10_1UA____&CMDSETID104D8
SBP2\EXABYTE_&VXA_1X10_1U_____&CMDSETID104D8
SCSI\CHANGEREXABYTE_LTO_1X7_2U______
SCSI\CHANGEREXABYTE_MAGNUM_224______
SCSI\CHANGEREXABYTE_MAGNUM_448______
SCSI\CHANGEREXABYTE_VXA_1X10_1U_____
SCSI\CHANGERFSC_____FIBRECAT_TX24___
SCSI\CHANGERFSC_____FIBRECAT_TX48___
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 32bit/exachg2k.sys | 12.4 KB | 19 Sep 2006 |
| 32bit/exachg32.inf | 4.5 KB | 20 Sep 2006 |
| 32bit/exachg32.sys | 11.8 KB | 19 Sep 2006 |
| 32bit/readme32.txt | 5.5 KB | 20 Sep 2006 |
How to Update Storage Loader VXA-172 Packet Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
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Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
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