The IBM 16R1174 is a 16-port Fast Ethernet ESCON card designed for legacy IBM System i and System p enterprise environments. This adapter card provides 16 independent Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) ports via ESCON connectivity, enabling high-speed data transfer and network integration for midrange systems. The card supports standard Ethernet protocols and is compatible with IBM's legacy server architectures requiring ESCON-based network expansion. Typical applications include legacy enterprise system networking, storage area network (SAN) connectivity, and mission-critical business computing environments where existing IBM infrastructure requires Fast Ethernet port expansion.
Part number 16R1174 represents IBM's OEM-grade networking hardware built to enterprise reliability standards. The refurbished unit has been tested and guaranteed to specification; available via quote.
