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IBM Personal System PS/2 Computer Model 8530-021 20MB HDD and 8087 coprocessor
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IBM Personal System PS/2 Computer Model 8530-021 20MB HDD and 8087 coprocessor
Price: US $249.99
This vintage IBM PS/2 computer model 30 is a valuable addition to any computer collection.
Software included: Startup disk, Windows version 1.04, IBM PersonalSystem/2 Education, Entertainment, Personal Productively, First Publisher and Collegiate Kit.
Keyboard included P/N 1391401 June 9, 1987**Floppy drive will not read disks**, but hard drive was operation before I fdisk it.It comes with TRIDENT TVGA9000B 512K ISA VGA CARD 9016X2/4 videoadapter andKraft Systems Joystick Controller Card 820044-6, Authentic IBM keyboard p/n 1391401June 9, 1987,accessories in working condition.
The design of this desktop computer is a classic representation of IBM's innovative technology from the past.
It was made in the United States and is a perfect piece for collectors who appreciate vintage computing.
The computer is in excellent shape and has been preserved well, making it an ideal choice for those who are looking for an authentic vintage computer experience.
SPECIFICATIONS:

General information
Machine type: 8530
Announce date: April 2, 1987Excerpt from the original announcement letter;

"The IBM 8530, Personal System/2 Model 30 is a new general-purpose computer system which provides enhanced function beyond that established by the IBM PC and PC XT*, especially in display graphics, at lower prices to the customer. This system includes as standard, many newly integrated features such as a graphics adapter and parallel port. It also allows for the attachment of many existing PC option cards for further expansion. The Personal System/2 Model 30 is available in two versions, 8530-002 with two 3.5 inch (720KB) diskette drives, and 8530-021 with a 20 megabyte fixed disk and a single diskette drive. All models have 640KB RAM, standard."

System Characteristics
Microprocessor: Intel 8086 (16 bit)
Clock speed: 8 Mhz, zero wait states
Coprocessor: i8087 math coprocessor
Type of BUS: 8-bit
Total number of expansion slots: 3
Ports: PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, serial, parallel, video

Memory
Min/Max on system board: 640kb
Type of memory:
RAM: DRAM (MMK) 100-150ns w. parity.
ROM: 40 or 64kb w. MS BASIC-80
Cache: n/a

Physical description
Power supply: 70w with internal sensing, for worldwide usage
Weight: 8 kg (17.5 lbs)
Dimensions (HxWxD): (102 x 406 x 397mm)

Mass storage
Drive bays: 1 3.5" half-height
Floppy Disk
Size: 3.5 inch half-height
Capacity: 720KB
Hard disk
Size: 3.5 inch half-height
Capacity: 20MB 80ms
Access time:
Interface: ST-506 PS/2 model 25/30 connector

Display
Graphics modes supported: Integrated MCGA Display adapter

Keyboard
Type: 101 key enhanced

Software
Operating system: IBM PC DOS Versions 3.30 and later

Configurations
8530-021 - System unit 640kb, one diskette drive, one 20MB fixed disk, keyboard.




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