60G0631 - IBM 16/4 16Mb/s Token Ring DB-9 Micro Channel Network Adapter

SKU 60G0631

Brand IBM

1 x DB-9 Port
16/4 Mbps Token Ring Speed
Micro Channel Interface
IBM Proprietary Networking
Token Ring Network Adapter
Legacy Network Connectivity

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Key specifications

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Product Type: Network Adapter
Port Type: DB-9
Network Technology: Token Ring
Data Rate: 16/4 Mbps
Bus Interface: Micro Channel

Product details

The IBM 60G0631 is a network adapter designed for Token Ring networks. It features a single DB-9 port and utilizes the Micro Channel architecture, common in older IBM systems.

Technical Information

Product Type	Network Adapter
Port Type	DB-9
Network Technology	Token Ring

Additional Specifications

Data Rate	16/4 Mbps
Bus Interface	Micro Channel

Description

The IBM 60G0631 represents a specific implementation of Token Ring networking technology, designed to integrate with IBM's Micro Channel architecture. Token Ring was a popular networking standard known for its deterministic access method, which provided predictable performance, especially in busy network environments. This adapter card, with its single DB-9 connector, would have been installed in compatible IBM PS/2 systems or servers. The 16/4 Mbps capability allowed for flexibility, enabling the card to operate at either the higher 16 Mbps speed or the more compatible 4 Mbps speed depending on the network configuration. As a legacy component, the 60G0631 is indicative of a time when IBM's proprietary architectures and networking solutions were prevalent. It served the critical function of connecting these systems to Token Ring local area networks for data exchange and resource sharing.

Condition: Refurbished