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IBM 60G0733 60G0733 - IBM 6611 MCA Micro Channel Adapter

IBM 60G0733 60G0733 - IBM 6611 MCA Micro Channel Adapter

SKU:60G0733
  • Micro Channel Adapter (MCA)
  • IBM 6611 model
  • Designed for IBM systems with Micro Channel slots
  • Provides specific hardware functionality
  • Connects to the Micro Channel bus
  • Legacy adapter technology
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Product Overview

The IBM 60G0733 is a Micro Channel Adapter (MCA) for IBM systems. Specifically, it is identified as the IBM 6611 MCA, designed to provide connectivity or functionality over the Micro Channel bus.

Technical Information

Product TypeMicro Channel Adapter (MCA)
ModelIBM 6611
InterfaceMicro Channel Bus

Additional Specifications

CompatibilityIBM systems with Micro Channel slots
PurposeHardware expansion/connectivity

Product Description

The IBM 60G0733, also known as the IBM 6611 MCA, is a hardware adapter designed to interface with the Micro Channel architecture (MCA) bus found in certain IBM personal computers and servers, primarily from the PS/2 era. The Micro Channel bus was an IBM proprietary bus architecture that offered advantages over the ISA bus, such as bus mastering and a wider data path, though it was ultimately superseded by PCI. This adapter would have provided specific functionality to the IBM system it was installed in. Depending on its exact purpose, it could have been a network interface card (NIC), a SCSI controller, a graphics adapter, or another type of peripheral expansion card. The '6611' designation likely refers to a specific model or series of MCA cards produced by IBM or its partners. As a Micro Channel Adapter, the 60G0733 represents legacy technology. Systems utilizing the MCA bus are generally considered outdated for modern computing tasks. However, for specific legacy applications or environments that still rely on these older IBM systems, such adapters remain essential for maintaining functionality. Its primary role was to extend the capabilities of the host system through the high-speed (for its time) Micro Channel interface.

Condition:Refurbished

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