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HPE 5182-8694 33.6 modem Vintage ISA Card

HPE 5182-8694 33.6 modem Vintage ISA Card

SKU:5182-8694
  • Vintage ISA bus modem card
  • Data transfer rate up to 33.6 Kbps
  • Supports standard dial-up connections
  • Ideal for retro computing enthusiasts
  • Requires an ISA slot for installation
  • Legacy communication hardware
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Product Overview

This is a vintage HPE 5182-8694 33.6 modem, an ISA card designed for older computer systems. It represents a piece of early networking and communication technology.

Technical Information

Product TypeModem Card
InterfaceISA
Max Data Rate33.6 Kbps

Additional Specifications

BrandHPE
Part Number5182-8694

Product Description

The HPE 5182-8694 is a legacy modem card that utilizes the ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) bus interface, commonly found in older personal computers. This card was designed to provide dial-up modem capabilities, allowing computers to connect to telephone networks for data transmission and communication. With a maximum data transfer rate of 33.6 kilobits per second (Kbps), it was a standard for its era, enabling users to access online services, send faxes, and communicate remotely. Installation of this modem card requires an available ISA slot on the computer's motherboard. Due to its ISA interface, it is not compatible with modern computers that primarily use PCI or PCIe slots. This makes the 5182-8694 a component sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of retro computing who aim to restore or upgrade older systems with functional communication hardware. This specific model, the HPE 5182-8694, is a testament to the evolution of communication technology. While its speed is significantly slower than modern broadband connections, it played a crucial role in the early days of the internet and digital communication. It is a piece of hardware that embodies the transition from analog to digital communication for personal computing.

Condition:Refurbished

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