24R0179 IBM FIC to OPC Card Interface Cable
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Enterprise-grade internal system communication cable, engineered to link the Frame Interface Control (FIC) board with the Operator Panel Controller (OPC) card in IBM tape libraries.
The 24R0179 is a specialized internal data communication cable assembly designed to handle logic and signaling distribution within high-density automated tape networks. This dedicated low-voltage wiring harness acts as the primary logical bridge between the Frame Interface Control (FIC) mainboard and the Operator Panel Controller (OPC) card. Built with high-integrity shielding to mitigate electromagnetic interference (EMI), it ensures accurate delivery of real-time diagnostics, system telemetry, and user input commands across the library framework to maintain administrative control.
Alternative Part Numbers
- 24R0179-FRU
- 24R0179-SPARE