Dell 9310C 16/4 Token Ring PCI Network Card for OptiPlex GX110

Product Description

The Dell 9310C is a specialized network interface card (NIC) that utilizes the Token Ring networking protocol. This card was designed to be installed in the PCI expansion slots of specific Dell computer systems, most notably the Dell OptiPlex GX110 desktop. Token Ring was a popular networking technology in the late 1980s and 1990s, known for its deterministic access method and robust performance in certain network topologies, though it has largely been superseded by Ethernet. This network card provides the necessary hardware interface for a Dell OptiPlex GX110 to connect to a Token Ring network. The PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) interface is a standard bus used for connecting hardware components to a computer's motherboard. The 9310C model number specifically identifies this Token Ring card within Dell's product line, indicating its intended use and compatibility. Given its specific compatibility with the OptiPlex GX110 and its use of the Token Ring protocol, the Dell 9310C is a component for legacy systems. It would typically be found in environments that still maintained Token Ring infrastructure or for specialized applications requiring this particular networking technology. Its function is to translate data between the computer's internal bus and the Token Ring network signals.