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Compaq Netelligent 8500

Router

Netelligent 8500
Netelligent 8500
Netelligent 8500

Basic Information

Manufacturer
Compaq
Model
Netelligent 8500
╰ Also known as
8500 Communications Platform
Model 1
Device Type
Router
Release Year
1996

Rack Mounting

Rackmountable
Yes
Rack Units
2U

Power

Power Supply
Internal

Expansion Slots

Qty Form Factor(s)
3x PCI (32-bit)

Fixed Interfaces

Data Interfaces

Qty Speed Protocol / Signaling Interface Notes
1x 10 Mbps Ethernet BNC
—
1x 10 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 (8P8C)
—

Management Interfaces

Qty Type Interface Pinout Notes
1x Console DB-9 (DE-9) —
—
1x Remote DB-9 (DE-9) —
EIA-232
2x Storage PC Card —
—

Software & Docs

Name Type Description
Compaq Netelligent 8500 Communications Platform Documentation
Brochure

Change History

Updated ben 2026-02-22 16:44
  • Added Photo: Photo of Router: Compaq Netelligent 8500
  • Added Photo: Photo of Router: Compaq Netelligent 8500
  • Added Photo: Photo of Router: Compaq Netelligent 8500
  • Added Attachment: Compaq Netelligent 8500 Communications Platform
Created ben 2026-02-22 16:42
  • Created
  • Added chassis slot: 3x PCI (5V)
  • Added Network Interface: 1x 10Mbps Ethernet BNC
  • Added Network Interface: 1x 10Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 (8P8C)
  • Added Management Interface: 1x Console DB-9
  • Added Management Interface: 1x Remote DB-9
  • Added Management Interface: 2x Storage PC Card (Type II)

Submitted by TheSerialPort on Feb. 22, 2026