Dell 0009310C-12671 16/4 Token Ring PCI Network Card for OptiPlex GX110

Description

The Dell 0009310C-12671 is a specialized network interface card that utilizes the Token Ring protocol, a legacy networking technology known for its token-passing mechanism that ensures predictable data transmission times. This card was specifically manufactured by Dell to provide network connectivity for their OptiPlex GX110 desktop computers, a popular business workstation model from its era. Designed to be installed in a PCI slot, this network card allows OptiPlex GX110 systems to connect to Token Ring networks. While Token Ring has largely been superseded by Ethernet, it was once a dominant technology in many corporate environments due to its robustness and deterministic nature, making it suitable for applications requiring guaranteed bandwidth and low latency. The inclusion of this card would have been essential for organizations that had standardized on Token Ring infrastructure. This specific model, identified by the part number 0009310C-12671, represents a piece of networking hardware tailored for a particular Dell system. Its purpose was to enable communication and resource sharing within a Token Ring network, facilitating tasks such as file sharing, printer access, and inter-workstation communication in a business setting. Its existence highlights the diverse networking technologies that were supported in the past.

Condition: Refurbished