IBM 16F1133 16/4 TOKEN RING Adapter MCA 16F1133
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- Designed for IBM Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) bus
- Provides Token Ring network connectivity
- Features a DB9S connector for network cable attachment
- Legacy networking solution for older IBM systems
- Supports Token Ring protocol standards
- Requires specific Token Ring cabling (e.g., UTP or STP)
- Used in environments where Token Ring was prevalent
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Key specifications
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- 16F1133
- Technology
- Token Ring
- Speed
- 16/4 Mbps
- Interface
- MCA (Micro Channel Architecture)
- Connector
- DB9S
- Manufacturer
- IBM
Product details
The IBM 16F1133 is a 16/4 Mbps Token Ring Network Adapter designed for older IBM MCA (Micro Channel Architecture) systems. It provides network connectivity using the Token Ring protocol, commonly found in legacy enterprise environments.
Specifications
- Part Number
- 16F1133
- Technology
- Token Ring
- Speed
- 16/4 Mbps
- Interface
- MCA (Micro Channel Architecture)
- Connector
- DB9S
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Product Type
- Network Adapter
Description
The IBM 16F1133 is a specialized network adapter that implements the Token Ring networking protocol, offering data transfer speeds of either 4 Mbps or 16 Mbps. This adapter is specifically designed to interface with IBM's proprietary Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) bus, which was featured in select IBM PS/2 and other compatible systems during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Its primary function is to enable these legacy systems to connect to a Token Ring local area network (LAN). The adapter typically features a DB9S connector, which is the standard physical interface for connecting Token Ring networks using shielded twisted-pair (STP) or unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cabling. The Token Ring protocol itself is a token-passing LAN technology known for its deterministic access method, which provides predictable performance, especially under heavy network loads. This made it a popular choice for mission-critical applications in enterprise environments of its era. Given its MCA interface and Token Ring technology, the IBM 16F1133 is a legacy component. It is relevant for maintaining or restoring older IBM systems that were part of a Token Ring network infrastructure. Compatibility is limited to IBM MCA-equipped machines, and it requires a functioning Token Ring network environment, including hubs or MAUs (Multistation Access Units) and appropriate cabling.
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