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Intel 286

Realizes: protected-mode segmentation

The Intel 80286 advanced the x86 lineage with protected mode and richer 16-bit enhancements, pushing early departmental servers by exposing segmented protection and expanded memory beyond the 8086/88 era; example: Compaq Deskpro 286 and IBM PS/2 Model 80 servers running Novell NetWare relied on the new mode to host shared files and directories with segmentation-based protection.

Examples

Compaq DeskPro 286

Compaq DeskPro 286 and IBM PS/2 Model 80 systems used the 80286 protected-mode features for departmental servers running Novell NetWare and early UNIX ports.