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Full compatibility reduces network complexity A

and support costs

IBM Turbo 16/4 Token-Ring PC Card

• Easy to install, configure


and use

Adapters
• Members of the PC Card
Adapter Family for both
Ethernet and Token-Ring
LAN connections

• Adapters for a wide range of


network operating systems,
such as IBM OS/2® LAN Server,

Token-Ring
Novell® NetWare®, Banyan
VINES, Microsoft® Windows NT®,
Windows® 95 and LANManager

• Lightweight, flexible cabling


options for multiple network
modes such as STP or UTP
for Token-Ring LAN

• Patented locking mechanism


The IBM Turbo 16/4 Token-Ring PC Card delivers full LAN capabilities to portable
• Supports IBM and non-IBM systems and desktops by providing attachment to Token-Ring LANs operating at
laptop or notebook computers either 16 or 4 Mbps over UTP or STP media. It is a high-performance LAN adapter
capable of full-duplex (FDX) operation when connected to an FDX switch. Variable
• RPL—standard feature on all I/O port–addressing eliminates conflicts with existing devices by providing more
IBM Token-Ring adapters usable interrupt levels. The Turbo 16/4 Token-Ring PC Card gives you maximum
configuration flexibility by offering more I/O address choices than our previous
adapters could. It replaces, and is compatible with, the IBM Token-Ring Auto 16/4
Credit Card Adapter.

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Product Overview
A The IBM Turbo 16/4 Token-Ring PC Card
offers performance and reliability equal
This adapter provides Token-Ring
access for the most popular network
• Support for today’s leading operating
and network operating systems:
to that of IBM’s Turbo Token-Ring ISA operating systems, applications and - DOS
adapters. It uses less memory, performs transport services. It is targeted for the - LAN Client
significantly faster, supports dedicated mobile PC user and is compatible with - OS/2 Warp
Token Ring, has greater I/O port all IBM and non-IBM machines with - Windows 3.1+, Windows 95, Windows
addressability to enable easier PCMCIA Type II or III slots. NT, Windows for Workgroups
installation and comes with a new and - Novell NetWare
easy-to-use installation aid.
• RJ-45 cable option
Benefits
The Turbo 16/4 PC Card is activated only • Superior performance • 9-pin D-shell plus RJ-45 cable option
when its cable is attached, so you can
• Operates in hosts equipped with • Automatic ring-speed detection and
leave it in your computer even when it’s
PCMCIA Type II or III slot selection
not in use. Instead of removing the card,
just disconnect the cable to deactivate • Expanded and variable I/O port • FCC Class B, CISPR 22B, VCCI B
it. The deactivated adapter does not addressing certification
use any battery power even though it
• Automatic FDX operations when
remains in your notebook. This
connected to a Dedicated Token-Ring
Adapters

convenient feature helps eliminate


(DTR) switch like the IBM 8272 Token-
misplaced cards and enhances the
Ring Switch
mobility of your notebook computer.

Feature Turbo 16/4 Token-Ring PC Card


Token-Ring

Bus PCMCIA
Type II or III

Software configuration Yes

System interface Shared RAM (SRAM)

Data width 16

LEDs No

Auto ring-speed detect Yes

Auto ring-speed adjust Yes

Auto media-select Yes

LANAID Yes

IBM LAN Client Yes

FDX and DTR enabled Yes

UTP/STP Yes

LSP included Yes

RPL included Yes

SMP N/A

Network interface RJ-45 or 9-pin D-shell

FCC class B

Wake on LAN N/A

Promiscuous mode enabled N/A

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Turbo 16/4 Token-Ring PC Card Specifications
Media connectors RJ-45 (UTP) A
STP

Physical specifications Width: 54 mm (2.1 in.)


Depth: 85.6 mm (3.4 in.)
Height: 5 mm (0.2 in.)
Weight: 42.5g (1.5 oz.)

Operating environment Temperature: 0° to 55°C (32° to 131°F)


Relative humidity: 5% to 95%
Maximum wet bulb temperature: 23°C (73°F)
Electrical power: 5 V dc
Certification: FCC Class B

Supplementary Information
The following sales tools are available for the IBM Turbo 16/4 Token-Ring PC Card:

Adapters
• Specification sheets:
IBM Token-Ring LAN Adapter Family, G221-4512-01
IBM PC Card LAN Adapter Family, G221-3456-06

• Information on the IBM Turbo 16/4 Token-Ring PC Card is available at:


www.networking.ibm.com/netprod.html#token

• For information on Token-Ring drivers, business partners can access information on the NETeam web site at:

Token-Ring
www.networking.ibm.com/NETeam

IBMers can access this information at:


wwwidd.raleigh.ibm.com/ntm/protected/ntmmembr.html

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