83X9180 - IBM 28-Pin Token Ring Request Parameter List (RPL) Chip

SKU 83X9180

Brand IBM

Part Number: 83X9180
Type: Token Ring Request Parameter List (RPL) Chip
Connector: 28-Pin
Manufacturer: IBM
Networking Technology: Token Ring
Component for network interface cards or controllers
Legacy networking hardware component

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Part Number: 83X9180
Type: Token Ring RPL Chip
Pins: 28-Pin
Manufacturer: IBM

Product details

This is an IBM 83X9180 28-Pin Token Ring Request Parameter List (RPL) Chip. It is a specialized component for older IBM Token Ring networking hardware.

Technical Information

Part Number	83X9180
Type	Token Ring RPL Chip

Additional Specifications

Pins	28-Pin
Manufacturer	IBM

Description

The IBM 83X9180 is a specific integrated circuit designed for use within IBM Token Ring networking adapters. The Request Parameter List (RPL) chip plays a crucial role in managing the communication protocols and data flow for Token Ring networks, a legacy networking technology known for its deterministic access method. This 28-pin component is essential for the proper functioning of certain IBM Token Ring network interface cards (NICs) or controllers. It handles the intricate signaling and control functions required to participate in a Token Ring network, ensuring that data packets are transmitted and received according to the Token Ring protocol standards. Given its specialized nature and the obsolescence of Token Ring technology in modern networks, the 83X9180 is primarily of interest for maintaining or repairing existing legacy IBM Token Ring infrastructure. Its presence indicates a component level detail for older network hardware.

Condition: Refurbished