Description
Western Digital WD8013EP ISA Ethernet Card 10Base-2 Coax BNC AUI 10Mbps NIC
The Western Digital WD8013EP is a 10Mbps ISA bus Ethernet network interface card (NIC) designed for desktop PCs with Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) expansion slots. It provides both BNC (10Base-2 thinnet coaxial) and DB-15 AUI (Attachment Unit Interface) connections, allowing it to connect to different Ethernet media types. The card is built around a Western Digital WDC WD83C985 main controller IC and was manufactured in Ireland (PCB part number 61-600319-02).
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Western Digital
- Model: WD8013EP
- PCB Part Number: 61-600319-02
- Bus Interface: ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) — 16-bit
- Network Standard: 10Base-2 (Thinnet Coaxial) and AUI (10Base-5 / external transceiver)
- Data Rate: 10 Mbps
- Bracket Connectors: BNC coax port and DB-15 AUI port
- Main Controller Chip: WDC WD83C985
- Country of Manufacture: Ireland
- Form Factor: ISA expansion card (half-length)
- Included: Card only — no cables or accessories
Applications
The WD8013EP belongs to Western Digital's Star series of Ethernet adapters, a product line that was widely used during the late 1980s and early 1990s when ISA-bus PCs running DOS, Windows 3.x, OS/2, and Novell NetWare were standard in office and industrial environments. ISA Ethernet cards of this type connected desktop computers to coaxial thinnet (10Base-2) networks — the dominant local area network (LAN) topology before twisted-pair 10Base-T and 100Base-TX wiring took over in the mid-1990s. The AUI port allowed connection to an external transceiver for 10Base-5 thicknet or fiber media. Today these cards are sought by vintage computing enthusiasts, retro LAN party builders, and anyone maintaining or restoring legacy PCs, industrial control systems, or embedded computing platforms from that era that still rely on ISA-bus expansion. The WD8013 chipset was also widely supported by popular network operating systems of the period, including Novell NetWare, Microsoft LAN Manager, and early versions of Windows for Workgroups.
This Western Digital WD8013EP ISA Ethernet Network Card has been inspected and appears to be in good condition. It was pulled from a working environment where it was previously in use. The PCB and components look clean with no visible damage. The BNC and AUI bracket connectors are intact. Normal light handling wear is present on the PCB edges and bracket consistent with prior installation. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Western Digital |
Model: |
WD8013EP |
MPN: |
WD8013EP |
Secondary Model: |
61-600319-02 |
SKU: |
44262 |
Type: |
ISA Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) |
Bus Interface: |
ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) |
Network Standard: |
10Base-2 (Thinnet Coax), AUI |
Data Rate: |
10 Mbps |
Connector Type: |
BNC (Coax), DB-15 AUI |
Form Factor: |
ISA Card / Half-Length |
Controller Chipset: |
WDC WD83C985 (WDC main controller IC) |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Ireland |
Compatible With: |
DOS/Windows PCs with ISA bus slots |
Condition: |
Used – Pulled from Working Environment |
Seller Notes: |
Card only; no cables or accessories included. |
Condition Notes: |
Western Digital WD8013EP ISA Ethernet NIC pulled from a working environment. Inspected and in good condition. PCB clean, BNC and AUI connectors intact. Normal wear from prior use. Card only. |
