IBM ARTIC186 Network Card User Manual


 
Chapter 1. Product Description
The ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter, with supporting software, enables the attachment of a
PCI-bus-compatible personal computer system to have up to eight serial communications links through
optional cables.
| Note: The ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter cannot be installed in a PCI slot that supports spread spectrum.
The ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter has its own microprocessor and memory, allowing it to perform
communications functions.
Adapter Part Numbers
Service replacement parts are called field-replaceable units (FRUs) and must be ordered by their part
numbers. The following lists the part numbers for the FRUs associated with the ARTIC186 8-Port PCI
Adapter. For cable part numbers, see Table 5-1 on page 5-1. For wrap-plug part numbers, see
“Diagnostic Wrap Plugs” on page 4-1.
Table 1-1. Part Numbers
Index Description Part Numbers
1 ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter 87H3670
2 Jumper, 2-position (included with miscellaneous parts kit)
3 Jumper, 2x5-position (included with miscellaneous parts kit)
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| Miscellaneous parts kit (contains indexes 2 and 3)| 53G0719
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