Toshiba PA3082U-2PRP Tecra 9000 Advanced Port Replicator II USB DVI FireWire

Toshiba PA3082U-2PRP Tecra 9000 Advanced Port Replicator II USB DVI FireWire

The Toshiba PA3082U-2PRP is the Advanced Port Replicator II designed for the Toshiba Tecra 9000 series laptops. It connects via a proprietary docking interface on the underside of the laptop and instantly extends the machine's connectivity with a full complement of desktop ports — eliminating the need to plug and unplug individual peripherals every time the laptop moves between desk and travel.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer: Toshiba Corporation
• Model: PA3082U-2PRP (Advanced Port Replicator II)
• Compatible with: Toshiba Tecra 9000 series
• Power input: DC 15V, 5A (AC adapter included)
• Connection interface: Proprietary Toshiba docking connector (bottom-mount, connect/disconnect lever)
• Ports — rear panel: DB-15 VGA or DVI video output, DB-9 serial port, DB-25 parallel port, RJ-45 LAN port, PS/2 keyboard port, PS/2 mouse port
• Ports — front/side panel: USB port(s), FireWire (IEEE 1394) port, headphone/audio jack
• Power rating label: DC 15V === 5A
• Certifications: FCC Class B, CE, Canadian ICES-003, VCCI-A
• Country of manufacture: China
• Included: Toshiba AC adapter, Advanced Port Replicator II User's Manual, one-year limited warranty card, original retail box

Applications

The Advanced Port Replicator II was designed for business users running the Toshiba Tecra 9000 — a late-1990s to early-2000s business-class laptop aimed at corporate and professional environments. Port replicators of this era solved a real daily pain point: business laptops of the period carried limited built-in ports, yet desktop use required a monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, and network connection simultaneously. By snapping the laptop onto the replicator once, users gained instant access to a full desktop setup with no cable juggling. The Tecra line was particularly popular in enterprise settings, and accessories like this replicator were frequently procured alongside the laptops for permanent desk installations. Today, this unit remains useful for anyone still operating a Tecra 9000 in a legacy environment, maintaining older Toshiba hardware, or seeking an original-fit docking solution for period-correct setups.