Sun 501-1931-01 Serial Parrallel Controller Spc/S Sbus (Cl4#3-1Cr01)
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- Designed for Sun Microsystems SBus architecture
- Provides connectivity for serial devices (e.g., modems, printers)
- Provides connectivity for parallel devices (e.g., printers)
- Enables use of legacy peripherals with Sun systems
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Key specifications
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- Serial/Parallel Controller
- Brand
- Sun Microsystems
- Part Number
- 501-1931-01
- Interface
- SBus
- Ports
- Serial, Parallel
Product details
The Sun 501-1931-01 is a Serial/Parallel Controller (SPC/S) designed for Sun Microsystems' SBus architecture. It provides connectivity for legacy serial and parallel peripherals, enabling their use with compatible Sun workstations and servers.
Specifications
- Product Type
- Serial/Parallel Controller
- Brand
- Sun Microsystems
- Part Number
- 501-1931-01
- Interface
- SBus
- Ports
- Serial, Parallel
Description
The Sun 501-1931-01 is a specialized interface card that brings essential legacy connectivity to Sun Microsystems' SBus-equipped computer systems. This controller card features both serial (RS-232) and parallel (Centronics) ports, allowing users to connect a variety of older peripherals that were common in computing environments of its era. These could include devices such as modems, older printers, plotters, or specialized data acquisition equipment. Designed specifically for the SBus expansion slot, a proprietary bus architecture used by Sun in many of its SPARC-based workstations and servers, this card ensures direct and efficient communication between the host system and the connected peripherals. The inclusion of both serial and parallel interfaces provides a versatile solution for organizations that still rely on or need to interface with these types of devices, bridging the gap between modern computing needs and legacy hardware support. This controller is particularly valuable for maintaining older systems, running specialized legacy software that requires specific hardware interfaces, or in environments where backward compatibility is a primary concern. The 501-1931-01 represents a critical piece of hardware for extending the functional life of Sun systems by enabling the use of a wide range of serial and parallel peripherals that might otherwise be incompatible.
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