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3C900-TPO - 3Com 10Mb/s EtherLink XL PCI Ethernet Network Interface Card
- 10 Mbps Ethernet network interface card.
- PCI bus interface for compatibility with a wide range of systems.
- Features a single RJ-45 connector for 10Base-T twisted-pair cabling.
- Designed for basic network connectivity in office environments.
- Supports plug-and-play installation.
- Includes drivers for various operating systems.
- Reliable performance for standard network tasks.
- Part of the 3Com EtherLink XL family.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Interface
- PCI
- Speed
- 10 Mbps (10Base-T)
- Connector
- RJ-45
- Network Standard
- Ethernet
Product details
The 3Com 3C900-TPO is a 10Base-T Ethernet network interface card for PCI bus systems. It provides a single RJ-45 connector for connecting to twisted-pair Ethernet networks.
Technical Information
| Interface | PCI |
| Speed | 10 Mbps (10Base-T) |
Additional Specifications
| Connector | RJ-45 |
| Network Standard | Ethernet |
Description
The 3Com 3C900-TPO is a classic Ethernet network interface card (NIC) that operates at 10 Mbps using the 10Base-T standard. It connects to the computer's motherboard via the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus, which was a common standard for expansion cards in desktop computers and servers during the 1990s and early 2000s. The 'TPO' designation specifically indicates that it uses an RJ-45 connector for twisted-pair Ethernet cabling. This card was part of the popular 3Com EtherLink XL product line, known for its reliability and ease of use. It was designed to provide straightforward network connectivity for workstations and servers, enabling them to join Local Area Networks (LANs) for sharing resources like printers and files, and accessing network services. The card typically supported plug-and-play functionality, simplifying the installation process for users. While 10 Mbps is a relatively slow speed by today's standards, the 3C900-TPO was a workhorse for many businesses and home users during its time. It offered a dependable way to get connected to the network and remains a functional component for legacy systems or specific retrocomputing projects that require basic Ethernet capabilities.
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