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Sun 501-4837-02 Quad Ports 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet SBus Adapter
- Quad (4) 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet ports
- SBus interface for Sun Microsystems SPARC systems
- Supports speeds up to 100 Mbps per port
- Ideal for adding multiple network connections
- Designed for legacy Sun server and workstation platforms
- Part number: 501-4837-02
- Provides enhanced network I/O
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Product Overview
The Sun 501-4837-02 is a Quad Ports 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet SBus Adapter. This network interface card (NIC) provides four Fast Ethernet ports, each capable of speeds up to 100 Mbps, for Sun Microsystems SPARC systems utilizing the SBus expansion slot. It is designed to add multiple network connections to servers or workstations.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Network Interface Card (NIC) |
| Interface | SBus |
| Number of Ports | 4 |
| Port Type | 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 100 Mbps per port |
| Compatibility | Sun SPARC Systems |
| Part Number | 501-4837-02 |
Product Description
The Sun 501-4837-02 is a specialized SBus adapter designed to equip Sun Microsystems SPARC-based computers with enhanced networking capabilities. This card features four independent 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet ports, allowing a single system to connect to multiple networks or network segments simultaneously. Each port operates at speeds of up to 100 Mbps, providing significant bandwidth for data-intensive applications common in server environments of its era. The SBus interface is a proprietary expansion bus used in many Sun SPARC workstations and servers. This adapter leverages that interface to provide its network connectivity, making it compatible with a range of Sun hardware that features available SBus slots. The inclusion of four ports on a single card offers a cost-effective and space-saving solution for systems that require extensive network connectivity without occupying multiple expansion slots. This adapter is particularly useful for tasks such as network segmentation, load balancing across multiple network interfaces, or providing dedicated network connections for specific services or applications running on the Sun system. Its robust design and specific compatibility with the SBus architecture make it a valuable component for maintaining or upgrading legacy Sun infrastructure.
