HP 3000 Series 58

The HP 3000 Series 58 is a classic mid-range minicomputer from Hewlett-Packard’s 3000 family, designed for commercial and multiuser environments. Introduced in the late 1970s, it delivered reliable performance for business applications running on the MPE operating system. The Series 58 supported multiple terminals, robust batch processing, and efficient transaction handling, making it a popular choice for enterprises needing dependable uptime. Its architecture emphasized stability, scalability, and long-term serviceability, helping the HP 3000 line become a trusted platform for decades.