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Intel 304636-002 ISA 16/4 Token Ring Adapter
- Interface: ISA (Industry Standard Architecture)
- Network Type: Token Ring
- Data Rate: 16 Mbps / 4 Mbps
- Connector: DB9 (for Token Ring cable)
- Designed for legacy PC systems
- Supports dual-speed operation
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Product Overview
The Intel 304636-002 is an ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) bus adapter for Token Ring networks. It operates at 16/4 Mbps, supporting both speeds for compatibility with different network infrastructures. This adapter was commonly used in older PC systems for connecting to legacy Token Ring LANs.
Technical Information
| Interface | ISA |
| Network Technology | Token Ring |
| Data Rate | 16 Mbps / 4 Mbps |
Additional Specifications
| Connector | DB9 |
| Compatibility | Legacy PC Systems |
Product Description
The Intel 304636-002 is a network adapter card designed for legacy computer systems that utilize the ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) bus. This particular adapter is specialized for Token Ring networking, a protocol that was prevalent in enterprise environments before the widespread adoption of Ethernet. It supports dual-speed operation, allowing it to function at both 4 Mbps and 16 Mbps, which were the standard data rates for Token Ring networks. This adapter would have been installed in an available ISA slot on a motherboard. It features the necessary circuitry to interface with the Token Ring network topology and protocols. The physical connection to the network cable is typically made via a DB9 connector, which was standard for Token Ring physical media dependent (PMD) interfaces, often connecting to a MAU (Media Access Unit) or directly to the network cable. Given the obsolescence of ISA bus architecture and Token Ring networking in modern computing, the Intel 304636-002 is primarily of historical interest or for maintaining very old, specialized systems. Its existence highlights the evolution of networking technology from proprietary and specialized solutions to the ubiquitous Ethernet standard.