Sytos Plus Version 1.34 BETA for OS/2

Sytron have recently released, on BETA, version 1.34 of Sytos Plus for OS/2. This version correctly supports the Archive 150MB tape drive and the Archive 1.3GB DDS drive, however the Archive 525MB tape drive is still unsupported. This version also cures the problems many users have experienced with the scheduler. The problem with the scheduler was that it either failed to start or was unreliable in its start times. The scheduler will now start every time and timings are more reliable.

This version of Sytos Plus should be officially released soon but we have been given permission by Microsoft to release the software to problem sites who require it. If you require this software please contact Apricot Network Support and we will give you access to a protected area on the bulletin board to download it.

Hardware requirements:

Only certain revisions of the Adaptec AHA1640 SCSI controller work with the BETA DDS driver due to changes in the Adaptec MicroCode. The revisions of cards that work correctly are:

03 Rev E (with modified Adaptec MicroCode ROM available from Technical Support)
05 Rev E (current shipping revision)

All earlier revisions of Adaptec AHA1640 cards will not work with this driver.

The Archive 1.3GB Python DDS drive must be fitted with 2.56 Firmware (Check Sum 07F9).

The Firmware ROM is located in front of the block of Dip switches when the DDS drive is viewed from the top. This Firmware can be obtained from Technical Support if required.

The configuration switches on the Archive Python DDS drive should be set as follows....