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IBM 34L5299 High Speed 100Mbit/s 100/16/4 PCI Express Token Ring Network Adapter
- Interface: PCI Express (PCIe)
- Network Technology: Token Ring
- Data Transfer Rate: 100 Mbit/s
- Connector Type: RJ-45 (for Token Ring cabling)
- Compatibility: Designed for systems with available PCIe slots
- Driver Support: Requires appropriate drivers for operating system compatibility
- Protocol Support: Implements Token Ring protocols
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Network Adapter
- Brand
- IBM
- Model
- 34L5299
- Interface
- PCI Express
- Network Speed
- 100 Mbit/s
- Network Technology
- Token Ring
Product details
The IBM 34L5299 is a High Speed PCI Express Token Ring Network Adapter. It provides 100Mbit/s connectivity for Token Ring networks, leveraging the high bandwidth of the PCI Express interface.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Network Adapter |
| Brand | IBM |
| Model | 34L5299 |
| Interface | PCI Express |
Additional Specifications
| Network Speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Network Technology | Token Ring |
| Connector | RJ-45 |
Description
The IBM 34L5299 is a specialized network adapter designed to bring high-speed Token Ring connectivity to modern computer systems equipped with PCI Express slots. This adapter offers a data transfer rate of 100 Mbit/s, providing a significant performance upgrade for legacy Token Ring networks that require integration with newer hardware. The use of the PCI Express interface ensures efficient communication between the network adapter and the host system's CPU, maximizing throughput and minimizing latency. This adapter is specifically engineered for Token Ring environments, a networking technology that was prevalent in many enterprise networks before the widespread adoption of Ethernet. It typically utilizes an RJ-45 connector for establishing the physical connection to the Token Ring cabling infrastructure. The 100 Mbit/s speed indicates support for the higher-tier specifications of Token Ring, ensuring that connected devices can communicate at their maximum potential within the Token Ring topology. To function, the IBM 34L5299 requires compatible drivers that are specific to the operating system installed on the host computer. These drivers translate the commands from the operating system into instructions that the adapter can understand and execute, and vice versa. This adapter is a crucial component for organizations that still rely on Token Ring infrastructure but need to upgrade their server or workstation hardware, providing a bridge between older networking standards and modern computing platforms.
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