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85H3629 - IBM PCMCIA Turbo 16/4 Token-Ring PC Card
- PCMCIA Type II interface
- Supports 16 Mbps and 4 Mbps Token-Ring speeds
- Includes 'Turbo' mode for enhanced performance
- Designed for laptops and portable computers
- Enables connection to Token-Ring networks
- Original IBM hardware
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Key specifications
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- 85H3629
- Product Type
- Token-Ring PCMCIA Adapter
- Interface
- PCMCIA Type II
- Network Speed
- 16/4 Mbps
- Networking Protocol
- Token-Ring
- Brand
- IBM
Product details
The IBM 85H3629 is a 16/4 Token-Ring PCMCIA Turbo PC Card Adapter, designed to provide high-speed network connectivity for laptops and other portable computers equipped with a PCMCIA slot. It supports the Token-Ring networking protocol.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 85H3629 |
| Product Type | Token-Ring PCMCIA Adapter |
| Interface | PCMCIA Type II |
Additional Specifications
| Network Speed | 16/4 Mbps |
| Networking Protocol | Token-Ring |
| Brand | IBM |
Description
The IBM 85H3629 is a PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) adapter that provides networking capabilities for portable computers. Specifically, it is a Token-Ring adapter, a networking technology popular in enterprise environments during the 1980s and 1990s, known for its deterministic access method and robust performance. This card supports both 16 Mbps and 4 Mbps Token-Ring speeds, offering backward compatibility and flexibility depending on the network infrastructure it connects to. The inclusion of 'Turbo' mode suggests an enhanced performance feature, likely optimizing data transmission or protocol handling to achieve higher effective throughput within the Token-Ring standard. This was particularly beneficial for users who required faster network access on their laptops for tasks such as accessing shared files, printers, or network applications. The PCMCIA Type II form factor ensured compatibility with the standard expansion slots found in most laptops of that era. As Token-Ring networking has largely been superseded by Ethernet, the IBM 85H3629 is now a legacy product. It is relevant for individuals or organizations maintaining older Token-Ring networks or for historical computing enthusiasts. Finding compatible drivers and network hardware to support this adapter in a modern environment would be extremely challenging.
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