IBM 6089510 16-Bit ISA Token Ring Network Card Adapter

SKU 6089510

Brand IBM

16-Bit ISA bus interface for legacy system compatibility.
Implements the Token Ring networking protocol.
Features an RJ45 connector for twisted-pair cabling.
Designed for IBM PC and compatible architectures.
Enables network access for older systems and specialized environments.
Supports standard Token Ring data rates (4 Mbps or 16 Mbps).

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Key specifications

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Model: 6089510
Interface: 16-Bit ISA
Network Protocol: Token Ring
Connector: RJ45
Data Rate: 4/16 Mbps (typical)
Compatibility: IBM PC and compatibles

Product details

The IBM 6089510 is a 16-Bit ISA Token Ring Network Adapter Card. It provides network connectivity for IBM compatible computers using the Token Ring protocol, typically featuring an RJ45 connector for UTP cabling.

Technical Information

Model	6089510
Interface	16-Bit ISA
Network Protocol	Token Ring
Connector	RJ45

Additional Specifications

Data Rate	4/16 Mbps (typical)
Compatibility	IBM PC and compatibles
Form Factor	Expansion Card

Description

The IBM 6089510 is a network adapter card designed for legacy computer systems, specifically utilizing the 16-bit ISA bus. This interface was standard on many IBM PC and compatible machines from the late 1980s and early 1990s. The card's primary function is to provide connectivity to a Token Ring network, a networking technology known for its reliability and deterministic access method. This adapter card features an RJ45 connector, which is used for connecting to Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. Token Ring networks, while less common today than Ethernet, offered robust performance and were widely adopted in enterprise settings for their predictable behavior. The 6089510 would have allowed workstations or servers to join a Token Ring LAN, supporting data transfer speeds typically of 4 Mbps or 16 Mbps. As a piece of legacy hardware, the IBM 6089510 is primarily of interest for maintaining existing Token Ring networks or for use in specialized environments where such technology is still operational. Its 16-bit ISA interface limits its compatibility to older motherboards, and the Token Ring protocol itself has been largely superseded by Ethernet in modern networking.

Condition: Refurbished