Description
Bay Networks SYS I/O 5010 Controller Interface Card P102937R05 Console Modem
The Bay Networks SYS I/O 5010 is a controller interface card designed for use in Bay Networks chassis-based systems. Identified by part number P102937R05, this card provides system I/O connectivity including console management and serial modem interfaces, and is a plug-in module that seats into the system backplane via a card-edge connector. A FAIL indicator LED on the front bracket provides at-a-glance status feedback during system operation.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Bay Networks
- Model: SYS I/O 5010
- Part Number: P102937R05
- Type: Controller Interface Card / System I/O Module
- Form Factor: Plug-in card with front bracket for chassis mounting
- Console Port: 1x DB-25 (labeled CONSOLE)
- Modem Ports: 2x DB-9 (labeled MODEM1, MODEM2)
- Printer Port: 1x DB-25 (labeled PRINTER)
- Front Panel: FAIL indicator LED
- Backplane Interface: Card-edge connector (multi-pin, visible on PCB)
- Internal Connectors: Multiple ribbon/header connectors visible on component side
- Blue jumper block present on PCB
- Includes: Card only — no cables or accessories
Applications
Bay Networks was a major networking equipment manufacturer of the 1990s, formed from the merger of SynOptics and Wellfleet Communications in 1994, and later acquired by Nortel Networks in 1998. Chassis-based Bay Networks systems — such as the BayStack and Optivity platform families — used modular I/O cards like this SYS I/O 5010 to provide serial console access, out-of-band modem management, and printer connectivity for network administrators managing large installations. Console and modem ports on cards of this type allowed remote or local command-line management of the chassis without relying on in-band network access, a critical capability in enterprise data center and carrier environments of the era. This card dates from the mid-to-late 1990s generation of Bay Networks modular chassis equipment. Today it is sought primarily by organizations still maintaining legacy Bay Networks infrastructure or by collectors and technicians servicing period-correct networking systems.
This Bay Networks SYS I/O 5010 Controller Interface Card (P102937R05) has been inspected and is in good used condition. The PCB is clean with no visible cracked traces, burnt components, or significant damage. The front bracket is intact, with the FAIL indicator and all port labels clearly legible. The DB-25 Console and Printer ports and the two DB-9 Modem ports appear undamaged. Normal light handling wear is present consistent with prior rack service. Card only — no cables or accessories are included. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Bay Networks |
Model: |
SYS I/O 5010 |
MPN: |
P102937R05 |
Type: |
Controller Interface Card |
SKU: |
19778 |
Form Factor: |
Card / Module |
Interface Type: |
Console, Modem (x2), Printer |
Connector Type: |
DB-25 (Console, Printer), DB-9 (Modem1, Modem2) |
Number of Ports: |
4 (1x Console, 2x Modem, 1x Printer) |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected and in Good Condition |
Seller Notes: |
Card only; no cables or accessories included. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition Notes: |
Bay Networks SYS I/O 5010 Controller Interface Card (P102937R05) inspected and in good used condition. PCB clean, bracket intact, all ports undamaged. Card only, no cables. Contact us with questions. |
