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92G7682 - IBM 16/4 Auto Token Ring MicroChannel Adapter
- IBM Auto Token Ring Adapter
- MicroChannel interface
- Supports 16 Mbps and 4 Mbps speeds
- For legacy IBM systems
- Provides Token Ring network connectivity
- Reliable network interface card
- Plug-and-play installation (for its era)
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Interface
- MicroChannel
- Network Type
- Token Ring
- Speed
- 16/4 Mbps
- Connector Type
- RJ-45 (typically)
- Manufacturer
- IBM
Product details
The IBM 92G7682 is an Auto Token Ring MicroChannel Adapter, designed for older IBM systems utilizing the MicroChannel architecture. It supports 16/4 Mbps speeds for Token Ring networks.
Technical Information
| Interface | MicroChannel |
| Network Type | Token Ring |
| Speed | 16/4 Mbps |
Additional Specifications
| Connector Type | RJ-45 (typically) |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
Description
The IBM 92G7682, identified by the '16/4' designation, is a legacy network adapter card specifically designed for IBM computers that employ the MicroChannel architecture (MCA). This adapter facilitates connectivity to Token Ring networks, a type of local area network (LAN) technology that was prevalent in enterprise environments during the late 1980s and 1990s. It supports both 16 Mbps and 4 Mbps operational speeds, allowing it to adapt to different network configurations and performance requirements of the time. As an 'Auto' adapter, it likely possessed the capability to automatically detect and configure the appropriate speed (4 or 16 Mbps) based on the network's capabilities, simplifying setup and management. The MicroChannel interface was IBM's proprietary expansion bus, found in systems like the PS/2 line, and this adapter is designed to plug directly into these specific slots, ensuring compatibility with the intended hardware platform. This adapter represents a piece of networking history, enabling IBM MCA-equipped machines to participate in Token Ring LANs. While Token Ring technology has largely been superseded by Ethernet, adapters like the 92G7682 were crucial for building and maintaining robust corporate networks in their era. Its primary function was to provide a reliable physical and data link layer connection for IBM workstations and servers to the Token Ring infrastructure.
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