85H7229 - IBM 32-Bit WAC / SDLC PCI Adapter

SKU 85H7229

Brand IBM

32-Bit PCI interface
Supports WAC (Wide Area Connection)
Supports SDLC (Synchronous Data Link Control)
Designed for legacy IBM environments
Provides wide area network connectivity
Suitable for mainframe or AS/400 connectivity
Requires specific driver support

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Key specifications

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Interface: 32-Bit PCI
Protocols Supported: WAC, SDLC
Form Factor: Standard PCI Card
Target Environment: Legacy IBM Systems
Model: 85H7229

Product details

The IBM 85H7229 is a 32-Bit PCI Network Adapter that supports WAC (Wide Area Connection) and SDLC (Synchronous Data Link Control) protocols. It is designed for legacy systems requiring specific wide area network connectivity.

Technical Information

Interface	32-Bit PCI
Protocols Supported	WAC, SDLC
Form Factor	Standard PCI Card

Additional Specifications

Target Environment	Legacy IBM Systems
Model	85H7229

Description

The IBM 85H7229 is a specialized network adapter designed for older IBM computer systems that require connectivity over wide area networks using specific legacy protocols. It features a 32-bit PCI interface, indicating its compatibility with PCI slots found in many server and workstation-class machines from the era it was designed for. The primary function of this adapter is to facilitate communication using Wide Area Connection (WAC) and Synchronous Data Link Control (SDLC) protocols. SDLC is a bit-oriented data link layer protocol often used in point-to-point or multipoint communication, commonly associated with IBM's Systems Network Architecture (SNA). WAC likely refers to a broader category of wide area connectivity solutions that IBM implemented. This adapter would have been crucial for connecting IBM mainframes, AS/400 systems, or other enterprise hardware to remote networks or other IBM systems over leased lines or dedicated WAN links. Given its reliance on WAC and SDLC, the IBM 85H7229 is intended for niche applications and legacy environments where these specific protocols are still in use. It is not a standard Ethernet adapter and requires specialized knowledge and driver support for operation. Its purpose is to bridge older IBM systems into wider networks, often for critical business functions that have not yet been migrated to modern networking standards.

Condition: Refurbished