IBM PS/2 Model 55SX

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The IBM PS/2 Model 55SX is a late-1980s personal computer notable for introducing Micro Channel Architecture in a compact desktop system aimed at business users.

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instanceOf IBM PS/2 family computer
personal computer
architecture x86
bitWidth 32-bit processor core
branding IBM PS/2 NERFINISHED
busArchitecture Micro Channel Architecture NERFINISHED
caseType low-profile desktop
category IBM hardware platform
vintage computer
compatibility IBM PC compatible NERFINISHED
cpu Intel 80386SX NERFINISHED
cpuBits 32-bit internal / 16-bit external
cpuClockSpeed 16 MHz
cpuFamily Intel 386 family NERFINISHED
designedFor corporate networks and business environments
era fourth generation microcomputer
expansionBus Micro Channel 16-bit slots
floppyDriveCapacity 1.44 MB
floppyDriveSize 3.5 inch
formFactor desktop
graphicsAdapter IBM VGA NERFINISHED
graphicsStandard VGA NERFINISHED
introductionPeriod late 1980s
introductionYear 1988
keyboardInterface PS/2 keyboard port NERFINISHED
manufacturer IBM NERFINISHED
marketRegion worldwide
maxRAM 16 MB
memoryType 72-pin proprietary SIMM (PS/2 style)
SIMM
mouseInterface PS/2 mouse port
notableFeature compact desktop enclosure
use of proprietary Micro Channel expansion bus
notableFor introducing Micro Channel Architecture in a compact desktop system
operatingSystemOptions IBM PC DOS NERFINISHED
Microsoft MS-DOS NERFINISHED
OS/2 NERFINISHED
early versions of Microsoft Windows
powerSupplyType internal PSU
primaryUse business applications
office productivity
productLine IBM Personal System/2 NERFINISHED
seriesPosition mid-range model in PS/2 line
standardRAM 1 MB
storageOptions 3.5-inch floppy disk drive
fixed disk (hard drive)
successorTo earlier IBM PC/AT-class systems
targetMarket business users

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IBM Personal System/2 line includesModel IBM PS/2 Model 55SX