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HP J2373-60001 JetDirect 1 x Port DB-9 Token Ring MIO Print Server
- Token Ring network connectivity
- DB-9 serial interface
- Internal print server card
- Designed for HP printers with specific interface slots
- Supports legacy Token Ring networks
- Enables network printing in Token Ring environments
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Product Overview
The HP J2373-60001 JetDirect is a print server card featuring a single DB-9 port for Token Ring network connectivity. It allows printers with compatible interfaces to be connected to a Token Ring network environment.
Technical Information
| Network Interface | Token Ring |
| Printer Interface | DB-9 Serial (for Token Ring adapter) |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Internal Card |
Product Description
The HP J2373-60001 JetDirect print server card is a specialized networking solution designed for environments that utilize Token Ring networks. Token Ring was a popular local area networking technology, particularly in enterprise settings, before being largely superseded by Ethernet. This card allows printers equipped with the necessary interface slots (often HP's proprietary EIO slot) to connect directly to a Token Ring network. The card features a DB-9 connector, which typically interfaces with a Token Ring network adapter or cable. It acts as a print server, managing print jobs sent over the Token Ring network and relaying them to the connected printer. This enables multiple users on the Token Ring LAN to share the printer without requiring direct physical connections from each workstation. Given the decline of Token Ring technology, this product is primarily relevant for maintaining or upgrading existing legacy systems. It demonstrates HP's commitment to supporting diverse network infrastructures during the transition periods. The J2373-60001 would have been crucial for organizations that had invested heavily in Token Ring infrastructure and needed to integrate their printers into it.
