[SPARCbook] Ethernet Adapters

Mon Mar 20 16:09:47 CST 2000

On Mon, 20 Mar 2000, Timothy W. Beck wrote:

> I'm still looking for an ethernet adapter...I posted in comp.sys.sun.wanted and instead of being offered the adapter, somebody offered me their system.  Apparently they are having the same trouble as I am in finding the adapter.  If anybody knows of a reputable dealer with a reasonable price, let me know.  Thanks.

SparcBook F.A.Q.

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   .6. What kind of connectivity does the Sparcbook3 have?

   Last change: 19991015

   14.4 fax/modem builtin (not upgradable), ISDN (needs a NT1 to work)
   and 10mbps ethernet (which needs a special cable to go to a AUI
   interface on the 3GX).

   The AUI (Attachment Unit Interface) cable is identical as the one used
   by other Sparc systems like the Sparc5, Sparc10 and Sparc LX. For most
   networks you need a transceiver to connect to an existing 10base-T
   (UTP) or 10base-2 (coax) network and these transceivers can be bought
   in any good computer hardware store.

   These cables can be quite expensive if you can't find the proper
   place. A few suggestions to find them are:

     *
          + Tadpole
          + P/N 908030
          + $75.00
     *
          + Ultraspec Cables, Inc.
            40 Riordan Place
            Shrewsbury, NJ 07702-4305
            USA
            Tel: 1-800-222-5337 (USA only) Tel: x-1-(732)-450-1900
            www.ultraspec.com
          + Slimline D26M to D15 (AUI Only) AUI Cables for SPARCstation
            Models 4, 5, 10 & 20, SPARCclassic & LX Ethernet port adaptor
            Cable (#2610) - 1 foot
          + $52.00
     *
          + A-1 Net Inc.
            135 Commerce Way
            Walnut, CA 91789
            USA
            Tel: x-1-(909)595-0450 FAX: x-1-(909)594-7617
          + Sun Micro SPARC 10 / AUI SUN-615F 6' HDB26M to AUI DB15F
          + $18.00

   The SUN partnummer is X981A. The 'A-1 Net Inc.' may be the cheapest
   solution yet. But keep shipping costs in mind.

   An AUI to Thinnet (10base-2) or AUI to UTP (10base-T) transceiver
   could be bought in any decent computershop. A lot of shops may charge
   you amounts that may be stunningly high. So it's well worth to
   checkout multiple shops before rushing for one.

Several people reported fine results with their purchase at A-1 Net Inc.
And $18 seems a fair price.

Hugo.

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