[SPARCbook] ethernet cable adapter?

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On Mon, 27 Nov 2000, Michael M Delaney wrote:

> I have a network transceiver and the Sun AUI adapter cable.  The end of
> the adapter that plugs into the computer is about twice as long as the aui
> port on the sparcbook.  Are there any cheep adapters to connect the two,
> or just any cheep adapters to connect an AUI to my 3gx (it looks like
> Tadpole wants $60 for them)

SparcBook F.A.Q.:

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

   14.4 fax/modem builtin (not upgradable), ISDN (needs an extra NT1 in
   some countries to work as the unit uses the S/T ISDN interface) 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
     *
          + Acara Ltd (http://www.acara.co.uk/)
            17-18 Arches Business Centre Mill Road
            Rugby, Warwickshire, England CV21 1QW
            Tel: +44-1788-556800 FAX: +44-1788-556800
          + 6' D26M to D15 (AUI Only)
          + #20.00 (UK Pounds)

   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.

   Last change: 20000408

Hugo.

PS: The full FAQ is on my homepage.

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