Description
Tiara 15-00296-3 8-Bit ISA Network Card Coaxial 15-Pin 1987
This is a vintage Tiara network interface card (NIC) designed for 8-bit ISA bus computers of the 1980s. The 15-00296-3 is a coaxial-based Ethernet adapter that connects to thick-coax (10BASE5) or thin-coax (10BASE2) network segments, supporting speeds typical of early LAN implementations. ISA network cards like this one were essential components in the early adoption of local area networking in corporate and institutional computing environments before fast Ethernet and twisted-pair cabling became standard.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Tiara
- Model: 15-00296-3
- Bus Interface: ISA 8-bit expansion slot
- Network Type: Ethernet (Coaxial)
- Connector: 15-pin coaxial interface
- Form Factor: Full-length expansion card
- Era: 1987 (early era of PC networking)
- Condition: Used, pulled from a working environment
Applications
The Tiara 15-00296-3 was designed for IBM-compatible PCs, XT, and AT systems running early network operating systems such as Novell NetWare, 3Com 3+, or LAN Manager. These coaxial-based cards connected computers to shared network segments, enabling file sharing, printer access, and inter-departmental communication in offices and institutions throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. This particular card dates from the era when 10 Mbps Ethernet over thick or thin coaxial cable was the dominant LAN technology before the transition to twisted-pair (10BASE-T) and eventually faster switched networks. Vintage ISA network cards are sought by retro computing enthusiasts, legacy system maintainers, and collectors of early PC networking hardware.
This Tiara 15-00296-3 8-bit ISA network card has been inspected and pulled from a working environment. It is in used condition consistent with age and prior service. Please view photos and contact us with any questions before purchasing. 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: |
Tiara |
Model: |
15-00296-3 |
Type: |
ISA Network Adapter Card |
SKU: |
44700 |
Bus Type: |
ISA 8-bit |
Interface Type: |
Coaxial (15-pin) |
Network Type: |
Ethernet / Local Area Network (LAN) |
Form Factor: |
Expansion Card |
Era: |
1987 |
Condition: |
Used – Pulled from Working Environment |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition Notes: |
Tiara 15-00296-3 ISA network card, used condition, pulled from working environment. Inspected and ready for testing. Contact us for details. |
