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33G5397 - IBM 3278/79 BNC Connector Half-Length Emulation ISA Adapter
- BNC Connector Adapter
- Half-Length ISA Adapter
- Emulation functionality
- Designed for IBM systems
- Legacy hardware component
- Requires ISA bus slot
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Key specifications
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- Adapter
- Connector Type
- BNC
- Form Factor
- Half-Length ISA
- Functionality
- Emulation
- Brand
- IBM
- Part Number
- 33G5397
Product details
The IBM 33G5397 is a BNC connector adapter designed for ISA bus systems. It functions as a half-length emulation adapter, likely for network or communication interfaces requiring BNC connectivity.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Adapter |
| Connector Type | BNC |
| Form Factor | Half-Length ISA |
Additional Specifications
| Functionality | Emulation |
| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 33G5397 |
Description
The IBM 33G5397 is a specialized adapter card featuring a BNC connector, designed to interface with older computer systems utilizing the ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) bus. As a half-length card, it is intended for systems with limited internal expansion slots. Its primary function is to provide emulation capabilities, suggesting it might be used to replicate the behavior of another device or to provide a specific communication interface. The inclusion of a BNC connector typically indicates a connection for coaxial cable, commonly used in legacy networking standards like Thin Ethernet (10BASE2) or for video signals. In the context of an ISA adapter, it likely served a networking or serial communication purpose, allowing older IBM systems to connect to networks or peripheral devices that utilized BNC terminations. This adapter represents a piece of legacy hardware, catering to specific niche requirements or maintenance scenarios for older IBM equipment. Its emulation functionality implies it could be used for testing, development, or to maintain compatibility with older software or hardware configurations that relied on the specific interface it provides.
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