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IBM 41H8452PQ AUTO 16/4 TOKEN RING ISA Adapter Board
- Supports 16 Mbps and 4 Mbps Token Ring speeds
- ISA bus interface for older computer systems
- Designed for IBM Token Ring network environments
- Provides reliable network connectivity
- Includes necessary drivers for operation
- Low profile bracket for smaller chassis
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Product Overview
The IBM 41H8452PQ AUTO 16/4 Token Ring ISA Adapter Board is a network interface card designed for legacy IBM Token Ring networks. It provides connectivity for desktop computers using the ISA bus architecture. This adapter ensures reliable data transmission within Token Ring environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Network Adapter Card |
| Network Technology | Token Ring |
| Data Transfer Rate | 16/4 Mbps |
Additional Specifications
| Bus Interface | ISA |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
Product Description
The IBM 41H8452PQ AUTO 16/4 Token Ring ISA Adapter Board is a specialized network interface card (NIC) that was essential for connecting desktop computers to IBM Token Ring networks. Token Ring was a popular local area network (LAN) technology, particularly in enterprise environments, known for its deterministic access method which prevented data collisions and ensured predictable performance. This adapter board specifically supports both the 16 Mbps and 4 Mbps data transfer rates, offering flexibility depending on the network's configuration and requirements. Designed for older computer systems, the adapter utilizes the Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus, which was prevalent in PCs during the late 1980s and 1990s. This makes it suitable for upgrading or maintaining legacy systems that are still part of a Token Ring infrastructure. The adapter board facilitates reliable data transmission, ensuring that data packets are sent and received accurately within the token-passing protocol of the Token Ring network. This IBM-branded adapter board is a critical component for organizations that continue to rely on Token Ring technology for their networking needs. Its inclusion of necessary drivers and support for standard Token Ring features makes it a straightforward solution for network administrators. The 41H8452PQ represents a piece of networking history, catering to a specific but important segment of the IT landscape that valued the robustness and predictability of Token Ring.