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72H3500 - IBM 16/4 ISA Turbo Token Ring
- Token Ring Network Adapter
- Turbo 16/4 Speed Support
- ISA Bus Interface
- For older IBM systems
- Legacy networking hardware
- Reliable Token Ring connectivity
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Network Adapter
- Interface Type
- ISA Bus
- Network Technology
- Token Ring
- Data Transfer Rate
- 16/4 Mbps
- Brand
- IBM
- Part Number
- 72H3500
Product details
The IBM 72H3500 is a Turbo 16/4 ISA Token Ring Network Adapter. It provides high-speed network connectivity for older IBM systems using the Token Ring protocol over an ISA bus.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Network Adapter |
| Interface Type | ISA Bus |
| Network Technology | Token Ring |
Additional Specifications
| Data Transfer Rate | 16/4 Mbps |
| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 72H3500 |
Description
The IBM 72H3500 is a Turbo 16/4 ISA Token Ring Network Adapter, designed to equip older IBM computer systems with high-speed networking capabilities. This adapter utilizes the Token Ring protocol, a widely adopted standard in enterprise environments during its era, known for its deterministic access method and reliability. Operating over the ISA bus, this adapter is compatible with legacy IBM hardware that features ISA expansion slots. It supports both 16 Mbps and 4 Mbps data transfer rates, providing flexibility depending on the network infrastructure and the capabilities of the connected devices. The 'Turbo' designation suggests enhanced performance over standard Token Ring adapters of its time. This network adapter was crucial for enabling IBM PCs and workstations to connect to corporate local area networks (LANs) using Token Ring technology. It facilitated resource sharing, file transfers, and communication within organizations that relied on this robust networking standard before the widespread adoption of Ethernet. The 72H3500 represents a significant piece of networking history for IBM systems.
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