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Dell 009310C 16/4 Token Ring PCI Network Card for OptiPlex GX110
- Product Type: Network Adapter Card
- Interface: PCI
- Network Technology: Token Ring
- Speeds Supported: 16 Mbps and 4 Mbps
- Compatibility: Dell OptiPlex GX110
- Connector: RJ-45 (for UTP cabling)
- Legacy Networking Solution
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Product Overview
The Dell 009310C is a 16/4 Token Ring PCI network adapter card designed for older Dell OptiPlex GX110 systems. It provides connectivity to Token Ring networks, which were a common LAN technology before the widespread adoption of Ethernet. This card allows the OptiPlex GX110 to interface with legacy network infrastructure.
Technical Information
| Manufacturer | Dell |
| Part Number | 009310C |
| Interface Type | PCI |
| Network Standard | Token Ring |
Additional Specifications
| Data Rate | 16/4 Mbps |
| Connector | RJ-45 |
| System Compatibility | Dell OptiPlex GX110 |
Product Description
The Dell 009310C is a legacy network interface card (NIC) that utilizes the Token Ring protocol. Token Ring was a popular local area networking technology developed by IBM, known for its deterministic access method which prevented collisions, ensuring predictable performance. This specific card is designed to be installed in the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) slot of compatible Dell computers, such as the OptiPlex GX110, enabling them to connect to a Token Ring network. This adapter card supports both 16 Mbps and 4 Mbps data rates, offering flexibility depending on the network's capabilities and requirements. The RJ-45 connector on the card is used for connecting standard Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling, which was commonly used with Token Ring networks. Its primary function is to bridge older Dell workstations to existing Token Ring infrastructure, which might still be in place in some enterprise environments or for specific legacy application access. Given the widespread dominance of Ethernet, Token Ring networks are now largely obsolete. However, for organizations that still maintain legacy systems or require connectivity to older infrastructure, cards like the Dell 009310C are essential. It represents a specific solution for a particular era of networking technology, ensuring that compatible systems can participate in the network.