Description
IBM ARTIC M-16 Multiport Serial Card P006-3300560 500131-02 ISA 16-Port RS-232
The IBM ARTIC M-16 is a full-length ISA multiport serial expansion card designed to add 16 asynchronous RS-232 serial ports to IBM PC/AT-compatible systems. ARTIC stands for A Real-Time Interface Co-Processor — the card integrates its own onboard processor and memory to offload serial communications from the host CPU, enabling high-throughput multi-channel async operation without burdening the main processor. Part number P006-3300560 (secondary part number 500131-02) is confirmed on the board label.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Product Line: ARTIC (A Real-Time Interface Co-Processor)
- Model: ARTIC M-16
- Part Number: P006-3300560
- Secondary Part Number: 500131-02
- Bus Interface: ISA (Industry Standard Architecture), full-length card
- Number of Serial Ports: 16
- Serial Interface: RS-232 asynchronous
- Bracket Connector: D-sub 44-pin (DB-44) for multi-port cable breakout
- Onboard co-processor and memory array (multiple ICs visible on PCB)
- Blue ISA retention brackets at both ends of the full-length card
- What's Included: Card only — no cables, breakout box, or software media included
Applications
The IBM ARTIC M-16 was designed for IBM PC/AT and compatible ISA-bus workstations and servers that required high-density asynchronous serial connectivity. Its co-processor architecture was well suited to applications where multiple simultaneous serial streams needed to be managed independently of the host CPU — including terminal servers, multi-user environments, point-of-sale systems, industrial data acquisition, and modem pools. The ARTIC product family was a mainstay of 1980s and early 1990s IBM business computing, particularly in environments running IBM OS/2 or DOS-based multi-user software that demanded reliable multi-port serial I/O. Today these cards are sought by collectors, legacy system maintainers, and operators of older IBM-compatible industrial or telecom equipment that still relies on ISA-bus hardware.
This IBM ARTIC M-16 Multiport Serial ISA Card (P/N P006-3300560) has been inspected and is in good condition. The card shows normal handling wear consistent with prior use but is free of obvious physical damage. The bracket connector and ISA edge connector appear intact and undamaged. Card only — no cables or software are included. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions. Please note: We have multiple units in stock — yours may not be the one shown in the photos, however, it will be similar in condition and function.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
IBM |
Model: |
ARTIC M-16 |
MPN: |
P006-3300560 |
Secondary Model: |
500131-02 |
Type: |
Multiport Serial ISA Expansion Card |
SKU: |
32885 |
Interface Type: |
ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) |
Number of Ports: |
16 |
Port/Connector Type: |
RS-232 / DB-44 (D-sub 44-pin bracket connector) |
Form Factor: |
Full-Length ISA Card |
Bus Type: |
ISA |
Compatible With: |
IBM PC/AT and compatible ISA-bus systems |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected and in Good Condition |
Seller Notes: |
Card only, no cables or software included. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition Notes: |
IBM ARTIC M-16 multiport serial ISA card, P/N P006-3300560. Inspected and in good condition. Normal handling wear; bracket and ISA edge connector intact. Card only, no cables or software included. |
