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Dell 35PWM PCI Token Ring Adapter
- Token Ring Network Interface Card
- Legacy networking technology
- PCI bus interface
- Provides Token Ring connectivity
- Suitable for older server or workstation configurations
- Ensures compatibility with Token Ring infrastructure
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Product Overview
The Dell 35PWM is a Token Ring network adapter designed for older networking environments. It allows a computer to connect to a Token Ring network, providing a legacy connectivity option.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Network Adapter |
| Interface Type | PCI |
Additional Specifications
| Network Technology | Token Ring |
Product Description
The Dell 35PWM PCI Token Ring Adapter is a specialized network interface card (NIC) that enables connectivity to Token Ring networks. Token Ring was a popular local area networking (LAN) technology developed by IBM, known for its deterministic access method which prevented data collisions. This adapter would have been used in servers and workstations requiring direct integration into a Token Ring infrastructure. Utilizing the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus, the 35PWM offers a direct connection to the motherboard, facilitating data transfer between the network and the computer's system memory. Its primary function is to translate network traffic between the Token Ring protocol and the computer's internal data bus. This allows for communication with other devices on the Token Ring network, such as file servers, printers, or other workstations. While Token Ring technology has largely been superseded by Ethernet due to its higher speeds and lower cost, adapters like the 35PWM remain relevant for maintaining legacy systems or in specific industrial or research environments where Token Ring infrastructure might still be in operation. Its inclusion ensures that older hardware can continue to function within its intended network topology.
