X0202 4 2003-08-22 0000855109 EXABYTE CORP /DE/ EXBT 0001230329 RODRIGUEZ JUAN A 2108 55TH STREET BOULDER CO 80301 1 1 0 0 Chairman of the Board Common 2003-11-21 4 J 0 52631 A 180737 D Common 2004-01-13 4 C 0 250000 A 430737 D Common 2004-06-20 4 J 0 47142 A 477879 D Series H Convertible Preferred 1.00 2004-01-13 4 C 0 250000 1.00 D 2001-11-09 Common 250000 0 D Right to Buy (stock option) .147 2003-08-22 4 J 0 840000 .147 A 2013-08-22 Common 840000 840000 D Right to Buy (stock option) 1.30 2004-02-20 4 J 0 25000 1.30 A 2014-02-20 Common 25000 25000 D Right to Buy (stock option) .82 2004-06-11 4 J 0 1500000 .82 A 2014-06-11 Common 1500000 1500000 D Shares acquired pursuant to the conversion of Series H Convertible Preferred Stock previously held by Filer. Shares were issued as payment of a quarterly bonus issued to Filer pursuant to the Senior Management Bonus Plan ("Plan"). The Plan was approved and is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The number of shares issued is determined by dividing the amount of the bonus by the fair market value of the Issuer's stock on the last day of the quarter for which the bonus is being paid. No expiration date associated with this derivative security. Options granted pursuant to the Company's Incentive Plan vest as to 2% per month over 50 months. Options granted pursuant to the Company's 2004 Stock Option Plan vest as to 2% per month over 50 months. /s/ Juan A. Rodriguez 2004-07-01