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We stock the latest type connectors for all your Token Ring connector needs. So if you are running Type 1, Type 2, or Type 3 UTP for your 4/16 mbps Token Ring Network, you can rely on NCI for all of your connector needs. Token Ring bulk cable (Type 1A/1AP, 2A/2AP, Siamese Type 2A/2AP, Type 6A - Type 8A, Type 9A/9AP, Type 3): see the Bulk Cable section.
Type A data conn.-original Part # 311491 · Ref # 8310574
Type B data conn.-attach. locking clip* Part # 311490 · Ref # 6091000
4 pair keystone-post type Part # 311471 · Ref # 6091030
3 pair keystone-post type Part # 311470 · Ref # 8310575
These multi-purpose cables have a data connector on each end. We use Type 6 cable for its performance and flexibility. If you require Type 1 cable consult your salesperson, and we will be glad to make them for you. ***= length in feet. Token Ring Cable Assemblies: We assemble Token Ring cables using the finest quality IBM specified connectors and cable types. These cables are designed for the high speed and reliability you expect out of your network. Trust us to assemble special lengths or configurations.
8 ft. patch cable type 6 Part # Q80121-006 · Ref # 8642551
30 ft. patch cable type 6 Part # Q80121-030 · Ref # 8642552
75 ft. patch cable type 6 Part # Q80121-075 · Ref # 6339134
150 ft. patch cable type 6 Part # Q80121-150 · Ref # 6339135
Used to connect a PC to your network. They have one DB9 male connector on one end, and a data connector on the other end. Standard cables are made with Type 6 cable, however, Type 1 cable can be used if you prefer. ***= length in feet.
8ft. PC adapter cable Part # Q80321-008 · Ref # 6339098
This unit connects a workstation to a Token Ring Network over UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) lobe wiring. Consists of a DB9 male to an 8ft. UTP cable terminated with a RJ11 or RJ45. It operates at both 4 & 16 mbps and we can make a longer leg if needed. Other types avail.: see Balun section.
Used with IBM 8218 and 8219 to provide repeating capability for a back up path. It is made up with special yellow cable and data connector on each end. ***= length in feet.
8 ft. yellow cross-over Part # Q80721-008 · Ref # 6339137
This cable is used to connect display stations, printers and series 1 local communication controllers to the cabling system, with a cable-through feature. ***= length in feet.
Attaches the last terminal in a Twinax daisy chain to the cabling system. It features a data connector on one end and a Twinax connector on the other end. ***= length in feet.
8 ft. direct connect cable Part # Q81121008 · Ref # 6091075
This cable is intended to attach system 3x, as 400, 5250, 5260, and 5520 devices to twisted pair type wiring. It matches 100 ohm twinax to that of 150 ohm Type 1 cable. See our wide selection of baluns in the Balun section.
8ft. twinax green balun Part # 771070 · Ref # 6091070
Used to connect 3278 terminals to the cabling sytem. Red identifies 3278 device. Coax connector to data connector 8 ft. cable. See our wide selection of baluns in the Balun section.
8ft. red balun cable Part # 771074 · Ref # 8642546
Cableless red balun Part # 771073 · Ref # 6339802
Dual cableless red balun Part # 771072 · Ref # 6339083
This cable connects 3277 terminals to the cabling system. Yellow identifies 3277 devices. Coax connector to data connector 8 ft. cable. See our wide selection of baluns in the Balun section.
8 ft. yellow balun cable Part # Q90111-008 · Ref # 8642544
Dual Purpose Connector (DPC) cables are used to attach 3299 multiplexers (Model 1, 2, or 3) to a face plate recepticle. DPC replaces the Red Coaxial Balun at the 3299 Model 2. Offered with a single or double DP Connector.
8ft. single DPC cable Part # Q90411-008 · Ref # 6339073
30ft. single DPC cable Part # Q90411-030 · Ref # 6339074
Used to connect IBM 3600 or 4700 workstations to cabling system. It has one data connector on one end, and one male and female 1/4" connector terminated on the other end. Standard length is 15".
Used for creating a financial workstation loop or a Twinax daisy chain at the distribution panel. It can also attach two 3278 or 3277 Coax terminals to the same wall outlet when used in conjunction with the appropriate balun. Standard length is 4 ft.
Consists of a data connector to a shielded RJ45 plug using a modified Type 6 Cable. Equal to synoptics 950 type cables used with synoptic hubs. Call for all Token Ring cables & custom lengths. We have the best delivery!
A cost, effective, & flexible design to create or expand a Token Ring Network. Circuitry in the module connects a workstation when the right signal is received. Offered in three styles: Data to Data, Data to DB9 Male, & RJ11 to RJ45 plugs.
8 ft. SAM- DC/DC Part # Q91211-008 · Ref # SAM-DC
8 ft. SAM-DC/DB9 Part # Q91311-008 · Ref # SAM-DB9
8 ft. SAM-RJ11/RJ45 Part # Q91411-008 · Ref # CAM-TP3
We feature the best NIC cards from manufacturers such as Proteon, Xircom, and Asante for MAC Environments. It is available for 4/16 Mbps networks with ISA, EISA, MCA, and Macintosh SE, SE/30, IIsi, and LC/LCII.
Proteon 4/16 bus master ISA 16 bit Part # 725555 · Ref # P1392
Proteon 4/16 bus master EISA 32 bit Part # 725557 · Ref # P1990
Proteon 4/16 bus master MCA 16 bit Part # 725559 · Ref # P1892
Proteon 4/16 bus master ISA 8 bit Part # 725561 · Ref # P1391
Pronet-10 interface card 16 bit Part # 725562 · Ref # P1308
Pronet-10 interface card 8 bit Part # 725564 · Ref # P1303
Xircom ext. Token Ring 8 bit Part # 725566 · Ref # ET16BU
Xircom 16/4 Token Ring DB9 16 bit Part # 725568 · Ref # PT2-16B3
Xircom 16/4 Token Ring RJ11 16 bit Part # 725570 · Ref # PT2-16BT
Asante Mac Ring 4Mbps SE 16 bit Part # 725572 · Ref # 09-00420-01
Asante Mac Ring 4/16 Mbps 32 bit Part # 725574 · Ref # 09-00410-01
Asante Mac Ring IIsi 32 bit Part # 725576 · Ref # 99-00024-01
Asante Mac Ring LC 16 bit Part # 725578 · Ref # 99-00025-01
Our MSAU units come loaded with features and options. If you have a small network, that doesn't need much management, then go with our standard units. For larger, more sophisticated networks, we feature Fiber RI/RO ports, monitoring LED's and active intelligent MSAU's. Let our sales staff help you choose the right one for your needs. All IEEE 802.5 compatible.
8 port IBM standard Part # 771078 · Ref # 6091014
8 port UTP lobes, data & UTP RI/RO Part # 725582 · Ref # BM330-10
12 port UTP lobes & RI/RO, LED Lantach & bypass Part # 725586 · Ref # TR9228A-121XX
8 port UTP lobes & RI/RO, intelligent active MSAU Part # 725588 · Ref # LAT3214
12 port UTP lobes & RI/RO, optional fiber RI/RO Part # 725590 · Ref # TR-9228A-12-3XX
This MAU provides the interconnection between workstations and a Token Ring network on existing 3270 coaxial cable. Offers great savings when the cost of rewiring is considered. You must use a coax adapter at each station.
Coaxial Power MAU™ 93 Part # 725592 · Ref # LAT3247
Coaxial workstation adapter Part # 725594 · Ref # LAT3248
This is an intelligent wiring concentrator with a built-in copper repeater or optional Fiber concentrators allowing you to add workstations to a Token Ring LAN at speeds of 4/16 Mbps.
Controlled access unit Part # 725596 · Ref # CAU8230
You must initialize a new passive MSAU in order to install it. To do so simply plug a Relay Set-Up Tool into each lobe port for a few seconds and then each ring port. 9 Volt battery included. WARNING: Not for use on a MSAU connected to an operating network.
Set-up tool for UTP MSAU Part # 310194 · Ref # 31906L
Set-up tool for Type-1 MSAU Part # 310195 · Ref # 31907L
This unit is fully compatible with the IBM 8220. It can link two token ring networks up to 3.3km apart. Features loopback capabilitites, 4/16 mbps networks and reclocks signal.
Fiber optic converter Part # 771079 · Ref # 96X5810
This unit is fully compatible to the IBM 8219 repeater. The unit features LED's to show status of low signal, low light and loopback. If you need to mount this unit or the copper repeater, we have a 19" rack housing and a surface mount bracket.
Fiber optic repeater Part # 771083 · Ref # 6339535
19" rack mount housing Part # 612450 · Ref # 6339139
Extending you Token Ring lobe and ring distance is now easy and affordable. Just get a pair of our Fiber Optic Token Ring Transceivers. > To connect the transceiver to a MSAU ring-out or lobe port use a cross-pinned cable. > To connect the transceiver to a MSAU ring-in port or to a NIC (network interface card) with a RJ45 jack use a straight pinned cable. NOTE: If you have a Type-1 NIC the DB-9 transceiver plugs directly in.
Used in creating an MCL loop configuration, this concentrator has an I/O port and 8 lobe ports. Units available in a 19" rack mountable panel and an optional fully enclosed stand-alone unit. The LWC-R is a unit that connects Radial Loop Stations to the 8100 loop.
LWC 19" rack mount Part # 999003 · Ref # 6091077
LWC 19" stand alone Part # 999005 · Ref # 6091077
LWC-R 8100 loop station conc.- 9 port Part # 999007 · Ref # 1657330
LWC-R 8100 loop station conc.-18 port Part # 999009
Loop station concentrator Part # 999011 · Ref # 4760511
Radial loop station connector Part # 999013 · Ref # 1657310
Wrap loop station connector Part # 999015 · Ref # 1657320
The Local Token Ring Bridge is a stand-alone unit that can be used in conjuntiun with SynOptics Lattis-Ring workgroup hubs as well as other IEEE 802.5 and IBM compatible MAUs. The TokenMaster 1000 allows you to connect even the smallest remote Token Ring networks. It supports IPX, TCP/IP routing and source routing bridging.
Local Token Ring bridge Part # 310200 · Ref # 2722
These faceplates and surface mount boxes are used with IBM cables and connectors. The face plates mount directly on NEMP type electrical boxes. The surface boxes can be mounted with screws or incl. magnetic backing.
Type 1 - 1 data connector Part # 346000 · Ref # 8310572
Type 2 - 1 data conn., 1 voice jack Part # 346002 · Ref # 6091025
Type 3 - 1 data conn., 2 RJ11 jacks Part # 346004 · Ref # T3FP
Type 4 - 1 data conn., 2 RJ45 jacks Part # 346005 · Ref # T4FP
These faceplates and surface mount boxes are used with IBM cables and connectors. The surface boxes can be mounted with screws or incl. magnetic backing.
Surface mount box only Part # 346001
Type 1 SM with Type 1 plate Part # 346106 · Ref # 4760486
Type 2 SM with Type 2 plate Part # 346108 · Ref # 6091029
Type 3 SM with Type 3 plate Part # 346107 · Ref # T3SM
Type 4 SM with Type 4 plate Part # 346109 · Ref # T4SM
We offer distribution panels in various port sizes and cable mounting arrangements. These are 19" rack mountable, complete with rack ground kit, grounding tower and cable routing guides. If you wish to have a special unit made, our in-house manufacturing division can accommodate your needs.
64 port panel Part # 771080 · Ref # 8642520
32 port panel-1/2 size Part # 771081
32 port wall mount version Part # 999019 · Ref # DP32WM
32 port data & 64 port voice-full size Part # 999021 · Ref # DP3264
80 port panel for CAU/LAM systems Part # 999023 · Ref # DP80
These panels are 19" rack mountable and are used only for patching. They are not intended for grounding of type 1 and 2 cable runs. Available in many different port counts and configurations. Listed below are the most popular models.