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IBM 16F2200 Artic 512K 2 x Ports Micro Channel Base Card Adapter
- Artic 512K Base Card Adapter
- 2 x Ports
- Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) interface
- Includes 512KB memory
- Designed for IBM legacy systems
- Likely for communication or I/O expansion
- Model: 16F2200
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Product Overview
The IBM 16F2200 is an Artic 512K 2 x Ports Micro Channel Base Card Adapter. This adapter card provides two ports and 512KB of memory, designed for IBM's Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) systems.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Base Card Adapter |
| Interface | Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) |
| Ports | 2 |
| Onboard Memory | 512KB |
Additional Specifications
| Brand | IBM |
| Model | 16F2200 |
| Series | Artic |
Product Description
The IBM 16F2200, also known as the Artic 512K, is an adapter card specifically designed for IBM systems that utilize the Micro Channel Architecture (MCA). MCA was a proprietary bus architecture introduced by IBM with its PS/2 line of computers, intended to replace the older ISA bus with a more advanced, high-speed interface. This adapter card plugs into an MCA slot, providing expanded functionality to the host system. This particular card features two ports, suggesting its use for communication or input/output expansion. The 'Artic' designation might refer to a specific product line or series within IBM's adapter offerings. The inclusion of 512KB of onboard memory indicates that the card has its own dedicated RAM, which can be used to buffer data, run firmware, or offload processing from the main CPU, thereby improving system performance for the tasks it handles. Given its MCA interface and port configuration, the IBM 16F2200 was likely used for tasks such as networking, modem communication, or connecting specialized peripherals in IBM's legacy server or workstation environments. Its presence signifies a need for enhanced I/O capabilities beyond what the base MCA system provided, tailored for specific business or technical applications of its time.
