IBM PS/2 (Model 25-286) - Technical Specifications

General information
Machine type: 8525
Announce date: October, 1990
List price: $2,215 (8525-G06) CES Price only

Excerpt from the original announcement letter;

IBM PERSONAL SYSTEM/2 MODEL 25 286 EDUCATIONAL NETWORK WORKSTATION

The Personal System/2 (R) (PS/2 (R)) Model 25 286 system unit is an enhanced version of the IBM PS/2 Model 25 and features the 80286 microprocessor, expanded system board memory (1 MB to 4MB), new 3.5-inch DASD options and an integrated 12-inch VGA colour monitor. The PS/2 Model 25-286 utilizes the 80286 microprocessor operating at 10 MHz with one wait state to system memory and has the following integrated functions: parallel port, serial port, pointing device port, keyboard port, 1.44MB diskette drive support and VGA graphics. The PS/2 Model 25 286 is offered in a diskette only model with DOS 3.3 or DOS 4.0 Additional License, an IBM Mouse and with the IBM Enhanced keyboard.

THE PRODUCT IS ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CES CHANNEL.

System Characteristics
Microprocessor: Intel 80286 (16 bit)
Clock speed: 10 MHz, one wait states
Coprocessor: socket for optional i80287 math coprocessor
Type of BUS: 16-bit
Total number of expansion slots: 2
Ports: PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, serial, parallel, audio earphone connector

Memory
Min/Max on system board: 512/4MB (16MB using adapter cards)
Type of memory:
RAM: DRAM (PS/2 30 pin SIMM) 100-150ns w. parity.
ROM: 128kb w. MS BASIC-80
Cache: n/a

Physical description
Power supply: 124.5w, 110/220VAC switchable
Weight: 16kg (35.3 lbs)
Dimensions (HxWxD): (382 x 320 x 375mm)

Mass storage
Drive bays: 2 3.5" half-height
Floppy Disk
Size: 3.5 inch half-height
Capacity: 1.44MB
Hard disk
Size: 3.5 inch half-height
Capacity: Optional 20MB 80ms or 30MB
Access time:
Interface: ST-506 PS/2 model 25/30 connector

Display
Size: 12 inch (diagonal)
Display type: Integrated VGA colour analog CRT display
Graphics modes supported: Integrated VGA Display adapter

Keyboard
Type: 101 key enhanced

Software
Operating system: IBM PC DOS Versions 3.30 and later

Configurations
Various memory, diskette drive, hard drive, monitor, and keyboard configurations including;
8525-G06 PS/2 Model 25 286 English, 1MB, 1.44MB FDD
8525-H06 PS/2 Model 25 286 Cdn French, 1MB, 1.44MB FDD

Options

Plus many more IBM and 3rd party adapter cards...