IBM 53F2664 2MB PORTMASTER Adapter/A MICROCHANNEL ARTIC Card WITHOUT Backplane

SKU 53F2664

Brand IBM

2MB of integrated memory for data buffering.
Compatible with IBM's MICROCHANNEL bus.
Features ARTIC (Advanced Risc Technology Interface Controller) technology.
PORTMASTER Adapter/A model designation.
Designed for operation without a backplane.
Enhances system communication performance and connectivity.

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Key specifications

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Memory: 2MB
Interface: MICROCHANNEL
Type: PORTMASTER Adapter/A
Model: ARTIC Card
Backplane Requirement: WITHOUT Backplane

Product details

The IBM 53F2664 is a 2MB PORTMASTER Adapter/A for the MICROCHANNEL architecture, functioning as an ARTIC Card. This adapter is designed to be used without a backplane, offering advanced communication capabilities.

Technical Information

Memory	2MB
Interface	MICROCHANNEL
Type	PORTMASTER Adapter/A

Additional Specifications

Model	ARTIC Card
Backplane Requirement	WITHOUT Backplane

Description

The IBM 53F2664 is a specialized communication adapter card built for systems employing the MICROCHANNEL bus architecture. As part of the PORTMASTER family, this Adapter/A model incorporates ARTIC (Advanced Risc Technology Interface Controller) technology, which is instrumental in managing high-speed data communications and offloading complex processing from the host CPU. The inclusion of 2MB of memory provides ample capacity for buffering data, ensuring smooth and efficient transmission. This card is specifically designed to operate without a backplane, which simplifies installation in certain environments or allows for integration into systems that do not require a standard backplane configuration. Its MICROCHANNEL interface ensures seamless integration with compatible IBM hardware, making it suitable for a range of enterprise applications that demand reliable and high-performance I/O solutions. The ARTIC functionality within the 53F2664 is key to its performance, enabling advanced communication protocols and features. The 'Adapter/A' designation signifies a particular version or configuration of this PORTMASTER card. This product is a component for enhancing the communication infrastructure of legacy IBM systems.

Condition: Refurbished