Identity area
Reference code
Heritage collection CERN-OBJ-CERN-OBJ-IT-016
Title
10BASE5 Ethernet Cable & Vampire Tap
Date(s)
- 1983 (Creation)
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Item
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Object
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Repository
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Scope and content
10BASE5 Thick Ethernet Cable, 10Mbit/sec. In the 1980s and early 1990's, Ethernet became more popular and provided a much faster data transmission rate. This cable is one of the first ethernet cables from 1983, a thick, bulky affair. Computers were attached via "Vampire Taps" which were connectors screwed straight through the shielding of the cable.
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Public
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Existence and location of originals
On loan, 513-1-021 IT visit point .
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Alternative identifier(s)
CDS number
2266321
