Artifact Details

Title

Ethernet transceiver

Catalog Number

X124.82E

Type

Physical object

Description

Three parts: A: CPU B: Mouse C: Piano keyboard (Keyset Input Device) D: Keyboard E: Ethernet transceiver w/ cable and vampire clamp -- one of the first Ethernet transceivers Item E has label reading: "Danny Bobron's ALTO." Also, item E is in only fair condition because of adhesive stains on body of unit. The ends of the cable have been chopped and wrapped poorly in electrical tape.

Date

Circa 1974

Manufacturer

Xerox PARC (Palo Alto Research Center)

Dimensions

overall: 4 3/4 in x 16 in x 16 in

Category

interconnect/I/O bus

Credit

Loan Courtesy of Xerox PARC

Lot Number

X124.82