# SWU file

💾 Typical file size **100–150 MiB**

💽 Media type `application/octet-stream`

💻 Typical software [Access](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/access)

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## Latest BactoBox® software is <code class="expression">space.vars.SW\_LATEST\_RELEASED\_VER</code>

Keep your BactoBox® software up to date. Follow [update BactoBox® software](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/getting-started/best-practices/update-bactobox-r-software).

See what [changed in <code class="expression">space.vars.SW\_LATEST\_RELEASED\_VER</code>](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/bactobox-r-software-changelog) and the [software update FAQ](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/software/bactobox-r-software-changelog/software-update-faq).
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## File name

Usually, the file name is something like `bactobox-2026.01.swu` that includes the software version (`2026.01`).