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IBM 34L5209 16/4 Token Ring 100Mb/s PCI Management Adapter Card
- 16/4 Token Ring Support
- 100Mb/s Speed
- PCI Interface
- Management Adapter Card
- Designed for IBM networking
- Legacy network technology
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Network Adapter Card
- Brand
- IBM
- Model
- 34L5209
- Network Technology
- Token Ring
- Speed
- 100Mb/s
- Interface
- PCI
Product details
The IBM 34L5209 is a 16/4 Token Ring Management Adapter Card operating at 100Mb/s over a PCI interface. This card was designed for legacy IBM networking environments requiring Token Ring connectivity.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Network Adapter Card |
| Brand | IBM |
| Model | 34L5209 |
Additional Specifications
| Network Technology | Token Ring |
| Speed | 100Mb/s |
| Interface | PCI |
Description
The IBM 34L5209 is a specialized network adapter card that supports the Token Ring networking protocol, specifically offering speeds of 16Mb/s and 4Mb/s, with the '100Mb/s' likely referring to a higher-speed variant or a related technology in the context of management. It connects to the system via a PCI bus, which was standard for many computer systems of the era when Token Ring was prevalent. This adapter was primarily used in IBM environments for network connectivity and management purposes. Token Ring was a popular local area network (LAN) technology, particularly in enterprise settings, known for its deterministic access method which provided predictable performance. The 'Management Adapter Card' designation suggests it may have included features for network monitoring, control, or integration with IBM's network management software of the time. Given the prevalence of Ethernet and the decline of Token Ring, this adapter represents legacy hardware. However, for organizations still maintaining older IBM systems or specific legacy network segments, the 34L5209 would have been essential for maintaining connectivity and manageability within those environments.
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