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IBM 41F6464 41F6464 - IBM 4224 Gold Twinax Card
- IBM Twinax adapter card
- Designed for AS/400 and iSeries systems
- Enables connection of Twinax devices
- Often used for terminal emulation
- Provides direct device connectivity
- Gold designation suggests a higher quality or specific feature set
- Legacy connectivity solution
- Requires specific Twinax cabling
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Product Overview
The IBM 41F6464 is a Gold Twinax Card, specifically an adapter designed for connecting IBM systems using Twinax cabling. This type of adapter is typically used in older IBM AS/400 or iSeries environments for terminal emulation or direct device connections.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Twinax Adapter Card |
| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 41F6464 |
| Interface | Twinax |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | IBM AS/400, iSeries, System i |
| Form Factor | PCI or ISA card (depending on system generation) |
| Color | Gold |
Product Description
The IBM 41F6464, identified as a Gold Twinax Card, represents a specialized interface solution for legacy IBM midrange systems, most notably the AS/400, iSeries, and System i families. This adapter card facilitates the connection of various Twinax devices, which were the standard for peripheral connectivity in these environments for many years. Twinax cabling offered a robust and reliable method for connecting terminals, printers, and other I/O devices directly to the system unit, often over considerable distances compared to contemporary serial connections. The 'Gold' designation in the part number typically signifies a specific tier or revision of the card, possibly indicating enhanced features, improved reliability, or a particular manufacturing standard set by IBM. These cards were crucial for enabling user interaction and data output, serving as the physical bridge between the powerful IBM midrange server and the end-user workstations or peripherals. They were essential for operations ranging from data entry and application interaction to report printing and system management. While modern networking has largely superseded Twinax technology, the IBM 41F6464 remains relevant in environments where legacy systems are still in operation. Its function is to provide the necessary hardware interface for these older systems to communicate with their intended peripherals, ensuring the continued operation of critical business applications that may not have been migrated to newer platforms. Understanding the role of such adapters is key to maintaining and managing these established IT infrastructures.
