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63H2447 - IBM Coax / Twinax Network Card
- Supports both Coaxial and Twinaxial network cabling standards.
- Designed for IBM mainframe and AS/400 environments.
- Enables connectivity for legacy IBM systems.
- Facilitates communication in older network infrastructures.
- Provides a dedicated interface for specific IBM network protocols.
- Likely an ISA or PCI bus interface for older servers.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Interface Type
- Coaxial / Twinaxial
- Compatibility
- IBM Mainframe, AS/400
- Form Factor
- Expansion Card (ISA/PCI)
Product details
The IBM Coax / Twinax Network Card, identified by SKU "Coax", is a legacy networking interface designed for connecting IBM mainframe and AS/400 systems to networks using coaxial or twinaxial cabling. It facilitates communication between the host system and peripheral devices or other network nodes in environments where these older cabling standards were prevalent.
Technical Information
| Interface Type | Coaxial / Twinaxial |
| Compatibility | IBM Mainframe, AS/400 |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Expansion Card (ISA/PCI) |
Description
The IBM Coax / Twinax Network Card represents a crucial component in the connectivity architecture of older IBM computing environments. Specifically designed to interface with IBM's proprietary network protocols and cabling systems, this card allowed servers and workstations to communicate effectively within a local area network. Its support for both coaxial and twinaxial cabling provided flexibility in connecting to various IBM peripherals and host systems, such as mainframes and AS/400 machines, which were the backbone of many enterprise operations during their era. This network card typically utilized an expansion slot on the host computer's motherboard, such as an ISA or PCI slot, depending on the generation of the system it was intended for. The integration of this card was essential for enabling data transfer, resource sharing, and terminal access in environments that relied heavily on IBM's integrated hardware and software solutions. Its presence ensured that these powerful, yet often isolated, systems could participate in networked operations, albeit through specialized interfaces. In modern contexts, the IBM Coax / Twinax Network Card is considered a legacy hardware component, primarily relevant for maintaining or restoring older IBM systems. Its technical specifications are geared towards the data rates and communication methods of its time, which are significantly different from contemporary networking standards like Ethernet. Understanding its role provides insight into the evolution of network infrastructure and the specialized hardware required to support diverse computing ecosystems.
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