Description
IBM 11J8998 ThinkPad 380 560X Port Replicator VGA Serial USB RJ-45 RJ-11
The IBM 11J8998 is a desktop port replicator designed for the IBM ThinkPad 380 and 560X series laptops. It connects via the laptop's proprietary expansion connector and instantly extends the system with a full complement of desktop-class ports, eliminating the need to plug and unplug individual peripherals every time the laptop is docked at a desk. A one-step locking mechanism secures the laptop to the replicator.
Specifications & What's Included
- Part Number: 11J8998
- FRU Part Number: 11J9000
- Type: Port Replicator (desktop, non-powered docking)
- Locking: One-step locking mechanism
- Expansion Connector: Proprietary IBM ThinkPad bottom connector
- External Floppy Drive connector
- Monitor output: VGA (DB15)
- Serial port: DB9
- Parallel ports: DB25 (×2, visible on rear panel)
- PS/2 ports: ×2 (mouse and keyboard)
- Network: RJ-45 LAN adapter port
- Phone: RJ-11 modem port
- USB port
- Game port
- Audio: Line In, Line Out (3.5mm)
- Compatible with: IBM ThinkPad 360, 380, and 560X series
- Note: One plastic locking prong is broken off
- Port replicator only — no power adapter, cables, or accessories included
Applications
Port replicators like the IBM 11J8998 were common accessories for mid-to-late 1990s ThinkPad laptops, bridging the gap between a laptop's limited built-in ports and the full set of peripherals a desktop user needed — monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, network, and phone line. The ThinkPad 380 and 560X were business-class laptops from IBM's mid-1990s lineup, a period when ThinkPad was setting the standard for corporate portable computing. Unlike a full docking station, this port replicator is a lighter, lower-cost solution that passes through existing ports and adds connectivity without providing a drive bay or additional power circuitry. These units are still useful today for anyone maintaining a legacy ThinkPad 380 or 560X system, or for collectors keeping period-correct setups intact.
This IBM 11J8998 ThinkPad Port Replicator is in used condition. One plastic locking prong is broken off, which may affect how securely the laptop seats into the replicator — please review the photos carefully to assess whether this works for your needs. The rest of the unit appears intact, with all ports present and the body in typical used condition. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
IBM |
Model: |
11J8998 |
MPN: |
11J8998 |
Secondary Model: |
11J9000 |
FRU Part Number: |
11J9000 |
SKU: |
17547 |
Type: |
Port Replicator |
Compatible With: |
IBM ThinkPad 380 Series |
Compatible With 2: |
IBM ThinkPad 560X Series |
Compatible With 3: |
IBM ThinkPad 360 Series |
Connectors: |
RJ-11, RJ-45, VGA, Serial (DB9), Parallel (DB25), USB, Game Port |
Audio Ports: |
Line In, Line Out |
Locking Mechanism: |
One-Step Locking |
Expansion Connector: |
Yes — proprietary ThinkPad expansion connector |
Floppy Drive Interface: |
Yes — external floppy drive connector |
Form Factor: |
Desktop Port Replicator |
Seller Notes: |
Port replicator only — no power adapter, cables, or accessories included |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Japan |
Condition Notes: |
This IBM 11J8998 ThinkPad Port Replicator is used. One plastic locking prong is broken off; all ports are otherwise present. Please review photos carefully before purchasing. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |