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C2985B-60 - HP 6GB 4200RPM IDE Ultra ATA-33 2.5-inch High-Performance EIO Hard Drive for LaserJet Printers
- Capacity: 6GB
- Rotational Speed: 4200 RPM
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch
- Interface: IDE Ultra ATA-33
- Feature: EIO (External I/O) Slot compatibility
- Application: Designed for HP LaserJet printers
- Purpose: Storage for firmware, fonts, forms, and job spooling
- Performance: High-Performance designation for printer operations
- Connectivity: Connects via the printer's EIO expansion slot
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 6GB
- Rotational Speed
- 4200 RPM
- Form Factor
- 2.5-inch
- Interface
- IDE Ultra ATA-33
- Slot Type
- EIO
Product details
The HP C2985B-60 is a 6GB 4200RPM IDE Ultra ATA-33 2.5-inch High-Performance EIO Hard Drive. It is specifically designed for HP LaserJet printers with an EIO slot, providing expanded storage for firmware, fonts, and forms.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 6GB |
| Rotational Speed | 4200 RPM |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | IDE Ultra ATA-33 |
| Slot Type | EIO |
Description
The HP C2985B-60 is a specialized 6GB hard disk drive engineered for integration into HP LaserJet printers that feature an EIO (External I/O) expansion slot. This drive serves as an essential storage upgrade, enabling printers to hold additional firmware, custom fonts, frequently used forms, and potentially spool print jobs directly on the device. This capability enhances printer performance by reducing reliance on the host computer's resources and can significantly speed up printing operations, particularly in busy office environments. Operating at 4200 RPM, this 2.5-inch IDE drive utilizes the Ultra ATA-33 interface, which was a common standard for storage devices during its time, offering data transfer rates up to 33 megabytes per second. While this speed is modest by today's standards, it is well-suited for the specific requirements of printer operations, where the primary need is reliable storage for printer-specific data rather than high-speed data streaming. The EIO slot connection ensures a direct and efficient link to the printer's internal system. This drive is designated as 'High-Performance' within the context of printer peripherals, indicating its optimization for tasks such as loading complex graphical elements or large font sets quickly. Its robust design is intended to withstand the operational demands of a printer environment. By providing local storage, the C2985B-60 empowers compatible HP LaserJet printers with greater functionality and efficiency, making them more versatile and productive.
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