[rescue] Quick EXB-210 questions

[G W Adkins]

> Second question is about the drives. Exabyte only sold them with the
> 7/14GB 8mm MP drives (Eliant 820 or 8505XL) and Mammoth. Does anyone know
> if they will work with AIT drives? I expect I'd stick with 8505XL for cost
> reasons, but it would be nice to have an upgrade path.
>
the biggest question here is about the physical media and drive specs,  will
the picker grab an AIT tape, (is the tailstock of the tape similar enough)
and is the loading port location / plunge depth / eject clearance of the
drive compatible with the 8505.

George