Computer Systems - Accessories


250/260/300 Selection:

1) 250 Block Switch (1978)
2) 250 Async Control Board (1978)
3) 250 HP-IB Interface (1978)
4) 250 CPU Board (1978)
5) 250 64KB Memory Board (1978)
6) 250 32KB Memory Board (1978)
7) 250 128 KB Memory Board (1979)
8) 45122A INP/250 (1980)
9) 250 256KB Memory Board (1981)
10) 8-inch Floppy Drive For 250 (1981)
11) 250 512 KB Memory Board (1982)
12) 15MB Disc for 250 (1983)
13) 260 Serial Panel Board (1985)
14) 260 Video Panel Board (1985)
15) 260 ASI Logic Board (1985)
16) 260 Video Terminal Logic Board (1985)
17) Video Terminal Cable (1985)
18) 260/30-40 ASI Interface (1986)
19) 260/30-40 Video MUX Interface (1986)
20) CPU Board for 260/40 (1986)
21) 512 KB Main RAM Board for 260/30-40 (1986)
22) HP-IB Interface for 260/30-40 (1986)
23) 45071A 260 I/O Expander (1986)
24) 512 KB Upgrade RAM for 260/30-40 (1986)

 

The HP 300, 250 and 260 were small, multi-user business computers that were very unlike HP's mainstream 1000 or 3000 computers. The 300, 250 and 260 did not use RTE or MPE operating systems; they also did not run on HP-UX. This series of computers was positioned as HP's multi-user business offering below the 3000 range. The 250 was introduced by HP's Fort Collins Division (then transferred to the General Systems Division). The 260 was introduced by HP's Boeblingen Division in Germany. The 300 was made at the General Systems Division in Cupertino.

The 250/260 products were fairly good earners for HP while the 300 was a failure. The 300 produced revenues of under $15M during its five year life, while the 250/260 computers produced sales of over $150M during their ten year life. More so than any other computer range made by the company, sales of these products were concentrated outside of America. Almost 80 percent of lifetime revenues from the 250/260 range came from international customers, primarily in Europe.

The museum has a collection of software available for download for these computers. Click here for the software listing.

The museum extends a special thank you to the DGX freight company. DGX sponsored our major shipments out of America in 2010 (Primarily consisting of old HP-250 and 260 systems). DGX used HP-250 systems in its business in the 1980s. For all your international requirements, be sure to visit DGX.


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