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HP J2166A Token Ring Interface Board for Series 800
- Token Ring Interface Board
- For HP Series 800 systems
- Provides network connectivity
- Token Ring protocol support
- Internal expansion card
- Legacy networking hardware
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Product Overview
The HP J2166A is a Token Ring Interface Board designed for use with HP Series 800 systems. It provides network connectivity via the Token Ring protocol.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Network Interface Card |
| Interface Type | Token Ring |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | HP Series 800 |
| Form Factor | Internal Card |
Product Description
The HP J2166A is a specialized network interface card (NIC) that implements the Token Ring networking protocol. It is specifically designed to be compatible with Hewlett-Packard's Series 800 line of computer systems, enabling them to connect to a Token Ring network. Token Ring was a popular local area networking (LAN) technology developed by IBM, characterized by its ring topology and token-passing access method. This interface board allows HP Series 800 machines to participate in such networks, facilitating data communication and resource sharing within an organization that utilized this networking standard. As a legacy networking component, the J2166A represents hardware from an era when Token Ring was a significant networking technology. Its primary function is to provide the physical and logical interface required for a Series 800 system to send and receive data packets according to the Token Ring protocol.