Macintosh Performa 6230CD

The Macintosh Performa 6230CD is a personal computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 1995 to 1996 as part of the Macintosh Performa series of Macintosh computers. The computer has been introduced on July 11, 1995, and its price started at $2500.

The new Performa 6230CD features a 75 MHz PowerPC 603 processor, 16 MB of RAM, 1 GB hard drive, 4x CD-ROM drive, and 1.44 MB floppy drive.

This Performa has been discontinued on April 1, 1996.

Today Macintosh Performa 6230CD is 27 years old!

Macintosh Performa 6230CD
Source: cultofmac.com – Macintosh Performa 6230CD

Macintosh Performa 6230CD Release Date and Original Price

IntroducedJuly 11, 1995
DiscontinuedApril 1, 1996
Model Identifier42
Model NumberM3076
Order NumberM4103LL/A
Original Price$2,500
ColorsPlatinum
Weight19 Ibs.
8.618 KG
Dimensions4.3” H x 12.6” W x 16.5” D
10.92 cm H x 32 cm W x 41.91 cm D

Tech Specs

Processor

ProcessorPowerPC 603
Processor Speed75 MHz
Architecture32-bit
Number of Cores1
System Bus37.5 MHz
Cache16 KB L1
256 KB L2
CoprocessorBuilt-in FPU

Storage & Media

Storage1 GB
Media1 – 1.44 MB Floppy
1 – 4x CD-ROM

Memory

Built-in Memory16 MB
Maximum Memory64 MB
Memory Slots2 – 72 pin SIMM
Minimum Speed80 ns
ROMUnknown
Interleaving SupportNo

Display

Built-in DisplayNone

Graphics

Graphics CardNone
Graphics Memory1 MB
Display Connection1 – DB-15

Expansion

Expansion Slots1 – LC PDS
1 – Comm
1 – Video I/O
1 – TV
Hard Drive InterfaceIDE

Connections

EthernetNone
Modem14.4k (external)
Wi-FiNone
BluetoothNone
ADB1
Serial2
SCSI1 – DB-25
Floppy PortNone
Audio In1 – 3.5-mm analog input jack
Audio Out1 – 3.5-mm analog output jack
1 – Built-in speaker
Display1 – DB-15

Software

Original OSSystem Software 7.5.1
Maximum OSMac OS 9.1
FirmwareMacintosh ROM

Power

Backup Battery4.5 V Alkaline
Maximum Continuous Power55 W
Line VoltageUnknown

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References:
Apple Support – Macintosh Performa 6230CD: Technical Specifications