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Digital (DEC) LAN Bridge 100

Bridge

Basic Information

Manufacturer
Digital (DEC)
Model
LAN Bridge 100
╰ Also known as
DEBET-AA
DEBET-AB
DEBET-RC
DEBET-RH
DEBET-RD
DEBET-RJ
Device Type
Bridge
Release Year
1986

Rack Mounting

Rackmountable
Yes
Rack Units
4U

Power

Power Supply
Internal

Expansion Slots

Qty Form Factor(s)
2x LAN Bridge 100

Links

Notes

Apr 15, 2026 1:21 PM · TheSerialPort

First-ever ethernet bridge

Compatible Modules

LAN Bridge 100

Ethernet

Change History

Updated TheSerialPort 2026-04-15 13:21
  • Added URL: Technical manual: https://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/ethernet/EK-DEBET-TM-003_LAN_Bridge_100_Technical_Manual_Mar89.pdf
  • Added URL: EXPANDING THE ETHER: The invention of the network bridge: https://youtu.be/Hvqv9QcTcfA
  • Added item note: Note on Bridge: Digital (DEC) LAN Bridge 100 at 2026-04-15 13:21:45.032149+00:00
Updated TheSerialPort 2026-04-15 13:19
  • Status: Draft → Published
Updated TheSerialPort 2026-04-15 13:14
  • Added chassis slot: 2x LAN Bridge 100
Updated TheSerialPort 2026-04-15 13:13
  • Also known as: (empty) → DEBET-AA DEBET-AB DEBET-RC DEBET-RH DEBET-RD DEBET-RJ
  • Rackmountable: False → True
  • Rack units: (empty) → 4
  • Deleted Network Interface: 2x 10Mbps
Updated TheSerialPort 2026-04-15 13:10
  • Release year: (empty) → 1986
  • Power supply type: (empty) → Internal
  • Added Network Interface: 2x 10Mbps Ethernet DA-15
Created TheSerialPort 2026-04-15 12:16
  • Created

Submitted by TheSerialPort on April 15, 2026