190-004 IBM TOKEN-RING NETWORK PS/2 MODEL P70 386 ADAPTER/A

The Token-Ring Network PS/2 (R) Model P70 386 Adapter/A (#1598)
permits attachment of the Personal System/2 (R) Model P70 386
(8573-061 and 8573-121) to the IBM Token-Ring Network.  This adapter
is half-length and designed to fit in the short slot.  It transmits
and receives at four million bits per second using protocols
conforming to IEEE 802.5 and ECMA 89 standards.  The adapter provides
logical link control functions conforming with the IEEE 802.2
standard and is compatible with International Standard ISO-8802/5.
It provides 16KB of random access memory (RAM) and all of the
function of the IBM Token-Ring Network Adapter/A (#4790).  To
facilitate attachment to the IBM Personal System/2 P70 386, a unique
L angle connector with a permanently attached short cable is
provided.
       Statement of Direction:  IBM intends to support the Token Ring
Network PS/2 Model P70 386 Adapter/A with AIX (TM) Personal System/2
Release 1.2 (AIX PS/2) in the first half of 1990.
 (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
   Corporation.
 (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
       Purchase Price:
IBM Token-Ring Network PS/2
 Model P70 386 Adapter/A                $ 825
       Planned Availability Date:  January 23, 1990
HIGHLIGHTS
o   Transmits and receives at four million bits per second
o   Provides 16KB of RAM
o   Designed for use in half-length slot
o   Compatible with International Standard ISO-8802/5
o   Unique L angle connector with permanently attached short cable