IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Adapter 2

Windows device driver information for IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Adapter 2

The IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Adapter 2 utilizes the fifth generation of industry-leading token-ring chip technology of IBM. It presents an unmatched combination of features, performance and value for token-ring consumers. With an array of top manageability features, this adapter allows corporate IT managers to drive down their total cost of system and network possession while conserving their investment in proven token-ring technology. This adapter is backwards-compatible to earlier adapters, assisting a smooth migration to the modern cards. This device driver also operates with the new IBM 16/4 Token-Ring CardBus Adapter, allowing a usual driver to be organized across desktop, server and mobile platforms. This new adapter presents a number of manageability functionalities that are created and designed to enable more accurate management of big networked PC installations. With backup for Wake on LAN, PXE-compliant remote boot and remote unattended set up, systems can be organized constantly and maintained during non-used hours.

The IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Adapter 2 has been improved and tested to function in IBM and non-IBM desktop and server computer systems. It matched the PCI 2.2 bus standard, IEEE 802.5 Token-Ring standard and backs up the latest versions of all primary operating environments. This adapter received the Microsoft PC99 logo, is Novell NetWare-certified and presently conforms to the Wired for Management 2.0 specifications. It is designed for utilization in IBM's new low-profile desktop systems, enabling certified token-ring connectivity for these new systems. This low-profile adapter is backed up in selected Operating Systems. It offers excellent performance, low power consumption, and proven dependability. It also features blazing performance for mobile computer consumers on token-ring networks. This 32-bit PC card enables complete access to token-ring bandwidth and provides higher throughput than on much older cards with a 16-bit PCMCIA interface. It is highly recommended you run a free registry scan for and IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Adapter 2 errors before installing any driver updates.