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HP Introduces Low-Cost Upgrade Kit for Jumbo and Trakker Tape Backup Systems

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HP has released a low-cost upgrade kit for its Jumbo and Trakker tape backup systems, increasing capacity by as much as 36 percent. The upgrade kit allows users to expand their drives from 250MB to up to 340MB using data compression. The kit includes backup software upgrades for DOS and Windows, instruction manuals, and a preformatted DT-350 minicartridge. Users can install the upgrade kit without hardware modifications, making it an attractive option for those who want to maximize their existing investment without replacing their entire system.

Key Takeaways:

  • The upgrade kit increases capacity by as much as 36 percent, from 250MB to up to 340MB, using data compression.
  • The kit includes backup software upgrades for both DOS and Windows, instruction manuals, and a preformatted DT-350 minicartridge.
  • Users only need to install the new backup software and insert the new 425-foot tape to achieve up to 340MB of compressed capacity.
  • No hardware modifications are required for the upgrade.
  • The upgrade kit is priced at $39.95 (U.S.).
  • The minicartridge alone retails for approximately $25 (U.S.).
  • Colorado Memory Systems is the manufacturer of the Jumbo and Trakker tape backup systems.
  • HP's Colorado Memory Systems division is located in Loveland, Colo.

Statistics:

  • 36 percent: the increase in capacity provided by the upgrade kit.
  • 250MB: the original capacity of the Jumbo and Trakker tape backup systems.
  • 340MB: the maximum capacity of the upgraded drives using data compression.
  • $39.95 (U.S.): the price of the upgrade kit.
  • $25 (U.S.): the retail price of the preformatted DT-350 minicartridge.

Sources:

  • [Business Wire, Hewlett-Packard Company, November 1, 1994]
  • [Dataquest reports]
  • [Hewlett-Packard Company website]

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