3Com Etherlink/MC
Introduced in 1988, the 3Com 3C523 brought high-performance Ethernet to IBM’s PS/2 Micro Channel systems. Supporting both AUI and BNC connections, it could be used with thick Ethernet, thin Ethernet or external transceivers, making it suitable for a wide range of network installations. At a time when networking was becoming essential in business, the 3C523 reflected 3Com’s reputation for reliability and broad compatibility, and became one of the most common Ethernet adapters for MCA-equipped PCs and servers.
Details
- Manufacturer
- 3Com
- Model
- Etherlink/MC
- Kind
- Network
- Year
- 1989
- Condition
- Working
- Source
- Facebook Marketplace
- Acquired
- 2026-05-15
Specification
- Chip
- Intel P82586-6
- Interface
- MCA
- Connector
- AUI, BNC
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