Specifications

When data simply has to be protected, HP Colorado tape drives offer three easy-to-use solutions
covering a range of price and performance points in a tape format of proven reliability.
HP Colorado tape drives are ideal for small businesses and home-offices with individual desktop
or laptop PCs. Capacity points cover 8 GB, 14 GB and 20 GB - enough to cover the backup, full
system protection and archiving of virtually any individual workstation. For individuals who do
not generally have the assistance of an IT specialist, these HP Colorado tape drives offer
complete reliability and ease-of-use.
hp colorado tape drives
•Colorado Backup II software automatically restores all data plus the operating system for full system
protection and disaster recovery.
•Backup and restore can be completed in minimal time with transfer rates between 4.2 GB/hour (HP
Colorado 8GBi) and 6.6 GB/hour (HP Colorado 20GBi).
•Placemat and Install Assistant software provides step by step instructions for non-specialist users.
•One button full-system backup at the click of a mouse.
•Unique Media Monitor feature warns users when an HP tape is nearing the end of its reliable life.
•Two-year standard exchange warranty.
8GB: 4 GB native, 8 GB compressed*
14GB: 7 GB native, 14 GB compressed*
20GB: 10 GB native, 20 GB compressed*
8GB: HP Colorado 8GB, 5 GB, T4000 and T4 cartridges.
Backward compatibility: 8GB-5GB; reads QIC-3020, QIC-3010, QIC-80, TR3, TR1 cartridges.
14GB: HP Colorado 14 GB Travan Data Cartridge.
Backward read (Windows 95/98 NT WS 4.0 only): HP Colorado 5 GB, 8 GB, T4000 and T4 backup tapes
20GB: Reads and writes: HP Colorado 20 GB and 14 GB Travan Data Cartridges.
Backward read (Windows 95/98 NT WS 4.0 only): HP Colorado 5 GB, 8 GB and T4 backup tapes
8GB: Internal: 70 MB/min**External: 45 MB/min**
14GB: Internal: 90 MB/min** - External: 45 MB/min**
20GB: Internal: 110 MB/min** - External: 45 MB/min**
>250,000 power-on hours
8GB: HP Colorado 8GB/5GB Travan Data Cartridge
14GB: HP Colorado 14GB Travan Data Cartridge
20GB: HP Colorado 20GB Travan Data Cartridge
Internal: IDE/ATAPI - External: Parallel/EPP
Internal: Fits 3.5” x 1” or 5.25” half-height bays. External: 54.9 x 146 x 207 mm
Internal: 0.5 kg. External: 0.8 kg.
8 MB RAM and 20 MB
free hard disk space. Windows 95/98/2000 Pro and Windows NT Workstation 4.0
Two year limited; software support 90 days
All products include: tape drive, Colorado Backup II for NT 4.0 Workstation and Win 95/98, Windows 2000
Professional, for ‘with media’ options, see ordering information, documentation on CD, Install Assistant on CD,
installation placemat. Internal models also include: IDE Ribbon cable, faceplates and mounting screws. External
models also include: parallel port cable, power cable and power supply. 5GB to 8GB Upgrade Kit includes:
firmware upgrade, installation software and user guide. Integrator pack includes: HP Colorado II Disaster Recovery
for Win NT, 98, 95, Windows 2000 Professional (screws, cable, media not included).
key features
technical specifications
capacity
read/write compatibility
performance
MTBF
media
interface
physical
characteristics
weight
O/S compatibility
hardware warranty
products include
ordering information
hp colorado
tape drives
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full-system protection
for pcs covering 8 gb
up to 20 gb
C4386B HP Colorado 8GBi with media
C4387B HP Colorado 8GBi
C4388B HP Colorado 8GBe with media
C4389B HP Colorado 8GBe
C4466A HP Colorado 5GB - 8GB Upgrade Kit
C4390B HP Colorado Integrator Packs (10 x 8GB
internal branded mechanisms)
C4425A/B/D HP 8GB TR-4 mini data cartridge
(pack of 1/2/5)
C4405A HP Colorado 14GBi with media
C4406A HP Colorado 14GBi
C4407A HP Colorado 14GBe with media
C4408A HP Colorado 14GBe
C4452A HP Colorado Integrator Pack (10 x
14GB internal branded mechanisms)
C4436A/D HP Colorado 14GB mini data cartridge
(pack of 1/5)
C4445A HP Colorado 20GBi with media
C4446A HP Colorado 20GBi
C4447A HP Colorado 20GBe with media
C4448A HP Colorado 20GBe
C4435A/D HP Colorado 20 GB/TR-5 mini data
cartridge (pack of 1/5)
* Assuming 2:1 compression.
** Typical performance based on a Pentium® 200 Mhz MMX PC with a PCI dual FIFO controller, 32 MB RAM and enhanced
parallel port (external model), using compressed mode. Backup performance may vary by system.