39F8484 - IBM 16/4 8-bit Token Ring DB-9 ISA Network Interface Card

SKU 39F8484

Brand IBM

1 x Port DB-9 connector
4 Mbit/s data transfer rate
Token Ring network interface
Supports 8-Bit ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) bus
Designed for IBM systems
Legacy network connectivity
Low-profile design (often)

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Key specifications

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Model: 39F8484
Brand: IBM
Type: Token Ring Adapter
Interface: 8-Bit ISA
Ports: 1 x DB-9
Speed: 4 Mbit/s

Product details

The IBM 39F8484 is an 8-Bit ISA Token Ring adapter card with a single DB-9 port, enabling 4 Mbit/s network connectivity for compatible IBM systems.

Technical Information

Model	39F8484
Brand	IBM
Type	Token Ring Adapter

Additional Specifications

Interface	8-Bit ISA
Ports	1 x DB-9
Speed	4 Mbit/s

Description

The IBM 39F8484 is an 8-Bit ISA Token Ring adapter card, a legacy networking component designed to connect IBM computers to Token Ring local area networks. It features a single DB-9 connector, which serves as the physical interface for the Token Ring cable. The adapter operates at a speed of 4 Mbit/s, a common standard for Token Ring networks during its peak usage period. This card is specifically intended for systems that utilize the 8-bit ISA bus, a foundational expansion slot technology in early personal computers. This adapter card was instrumental in enabling IBM systems to participate in Token Ring networks, a technology pioneered by IBM. Token Ring offered a robust and reliable networking solution with a deterministic access method, ensuring predictable performance. The 8-bit interface signifies its compatibility with older motherboards that may not have supported the wider 16-bit ISA slots, making it suitable for a broader range of legacy IBM hardware. The IBM 39F8484 would have been used in business and enterprise environments where Token Ring was the preferred networking standard. Its purpose is to facilitate data communication between computers on the network, allowing for resource sharing and inter-system communication. As a legacy product, it is now primarily of interest for maintaining or restoring older IBM computer systems that rely on Token Ring connectivity.

Condition: Refurbished