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From: seeger@poe.ufnet.ufl.edu (F. L. Charles Seeger III)
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Subject: New Sun Ethernet transcievers
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Date: 11 May 89 12:34:55 GMT
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X-Sun-Spots-Digest: Volume 7, Issue 283, message 13 of 13

I spoke too soon when I lamented in my previous follow-up about not having
an optional internal Ethernet transceiver.  Well, they do.  I just started
looking through my new price list, and there is an optional SBus Ethernet
controller that includes a tranceiver and both "thick" and thin
connectors.  I assume thick means an AUI connector as opposed to an
N-series tap (I believe that has been their previous usage).  The order
number is X450H, and the list price is $400 with discount category B.
Note that this is the second Ethernet controller in the box, when
installed.  Apparently, there is nothing comparable available on the 3/80,
though they now list a thin transceiver with 15m cable for $300, with no
discount.

Sounds like a good added excuse to go for the SPARCstation.  8-)
BTW, my price list is date "Effective April 1, 1989".

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