Description
SMC 8013EPC ISA Ethernet Network Card AUI BNC 10Base2 10Base5 16-bit NIC
The SMC 8013EPC is a 16-bit ISA Ethernet network interface card from SMC's EtherCard PLUS series. It provides 10 Mbps Ethernet connectivity via two physical interfaces: a BNC connector for 10Base2 (Thin Ethernet / coax) networks and an AUI/DB15 port for 10Base5 (Thick Ethernet) or external transceivers. The card uses the full 16-bit ISA bus for improved throughput over 8-bit designs and was manufactured in the USA, per the label visible on the PCB.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: SMC 8013EPC
- PCB Part Number: 61-600406
- Board Revision: F100 D (date code 0893 — August 1993)
- Bus Interface: ISA 16-bit (AT-bus)
- Network Speed: 10 Mbps Ethernet
- Network Standards: 10Base2 (Thin Coax), 10Base5 (Thick Ethernet / AUI)
- Connectors: 1x BNC (10Base2), 1x AUI / DB15 (10Base5 / external transceiver)
- Country of Manufacture: United States
- PCB safety rating: UL 94V-0
- Included: card only — no software, cables, or accessories
Applications
The SMC 8013EPC was designed for IBM AT-compatible PCs of the late 1980s and early 1990s — 286, 386, and 486-class machines running DOS, Windows 3.x, Novell NetWare, or OS/2. At that time, ISA-bus NICs were the standard way to connect PCs to corporate local area networks, and the SMC EtherCard PLUS line was among the most widely deployed cards in business environments. The dual AUI/BNC interface gave network administrators flexibility to connect the card to either Thin Ethernet coax segments or to an external AUI transceiver for a variety of media, including Thick Ethernet, 10Base-T hubs via MAU adapters, or fiber. Today these cards are sought by vintage computer hobbyists, retrocomputing enthusiasts, and operators maintaining legacy systems that still rely on ISA-slot hardware — including older industrial PCs, CNC controllers, and embedded systems built around 486-era motherboards that have no modern PCIe or PCI slots.
This SMC 8013EPC ISA Ethernet Network Card has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. The PCB is clean with no visible damage, broken traces, or missing components. The BNC and AUI/DB15 connectors on the bracket are intact. Normal light handling wear is present on the card and bracket. It was not bench-tested at our facility. 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: |
SMC |
Model: |
8013EPC |
MPN: |
8013EPC |
Secondary Model: |
61-600406 |
Type: |
ISA Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) |
SKU: |
20211 |
Bus Interface: |
ISA 16-bit |
Network Speed: |
10 Mbps |
Network Standard: |
10Base2, 10Base5 |
Connector Type: |
BNC (10Base2), AUI/DB15 (10Base5) |
Number of Ports: |
2 (1x BNC, 1x AUI/DB15) |
Form Factor: |
ISA Full-Height Card |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Compatible With: |
ISA-bus PCs, AT-class and 286/386/486 systems |
Seller Notes: |
Card only; no software or accessories included. |
Condition Notes: |
SMC 8013EPC ISA Ethernet NIC inspected and in good used condition. PCB clean, connectors intact, no visible damage. Not bench-tested. Please view photos and contact us with questions. |
