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HP 28637-60001 Token Ring Interface Board with DB-9 Connector
- Token Ring network interface
- DB-9 connector for network cable
- Designed for legacy network infrastructure
- Provides connectivity to Token Ring networks
- Internal interface board
- Requires compatible system slot
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Network Type
- Token Ring
- Connector
- DB-9
- Interface Type
- Internal Interface Board
- Compatibility
- Requires Token Ring network environment
Product details
The HP 28637-60001 is a Token Ring Interface Board designed for network connectivity. It features a DB-9 connector, indicating its use in older Token Ring network environments.
Technical Information
| Network Type | Token Ring |
| Connector | DB-9 |
Additional Specifications
| Interface Type | Internal Interface Board |
| Compatibility | Requires Token Ring network environment |
Description
The HP 28637-60001 is an interface board specifically designed to connect a computer system to a Token Ring network. Token Ring was a popular local area networking technology developed by IBM, known for its deterministic access method and ring topology. This interface board acts as the physical and data link layer interface, translating data between the computer's internal bus and the Token Ring network protocol. The presence of a DB-9 connector is characteristic of older networking hardware, often used for serial communication or specific network cabling types. In the context of Token Ring, this connector would typically interface with the network cabling (e.g., STP or UTP) via a Media Access Unit (MAU) or directly, depending on the specific network configuration and cabling standards being used. This component represents legacy networking hardware. Token Ring technology has largely been superseded by Ethernet due to its lower cost, higher speeds, and simpler infrastructure. Therefore, the HP 28637-60001 is primarily relevant for maintaining or upgrading existing legacy Token Ring networks or for specialized applications that still rely on this technology.
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