Description
SDL Communications WANic 5-0032G PCI WAN Adapter Card V.35 Port 0 RS-232
The SDL Communications WANic 5-0032G is a PCI bus WAN interface adapter card providing a V.35 serial WAN port for use in desktop PC and server systems. The card uses a standard PCI slot and presents a DB25 female connector on the bracket (labeled Port 0, V.35) for connection to WAN equipment such as DSU/CSUs, frame relay access devices, or leased-line modems. A small green daughter board is mounted on the main PCB, marked "SDL COMM INC MICYSA REV C", which handles the WAN protocol logic. The main controller chip is an AMD/PLX PCI-bus device visible at the center of the board. The card dates from July 1997, placing it in the mid-to-late-1990s era of PCI-based synchronous WAN adapters.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: SDL Communications
- Model / Part Number: WANic 5-0032G
- Bus Interface: PCI
- WAN Port: 1x DB25 female (Port 0, labeled V.35)
- Interface Standard: V.35 (synchronous serial WAN)
- Daughter Board: SDL COMM INC / MICYSA, REV C (mounted on main PCB)
- PCB Revision: REV C2 (rear silkscreen)
- Manufacture Date: July 1997
- Card only — no cables, drivers, or software included
Applications
PCI WAN adapter cards like the WANic 5-0032G were used in the 1990s and early 2000s to connect PCs and servers directly to synchronous WAN circuits — leased lines, frame relay, and ISDN PRI connections — without an external router. The V.35 interface was the dominant standard for connecting data terminal equipment (DTE) to WAN service hardware such as DSU/CSUs and frame relay access devices (FRADs). SDL Communications' WANic product line was used in enterprise networking, branch-office WAN connectivity, and industrial data communications applications where a host-based WAN interface was preferred over a dedicated router. These cards required compatible WAN driver software (often under Windows NT, NetWare, or similar late-1990s platforms) and were paired with V.35-to-RJ-48 or V.35-to-DB60 cables depending on the WAN service provider's equipment. Today they are primarily sought by legacy system operators, retro computing enthusiasts, and integrators maintaining period-correct network environments.
This SDL Communications WANic 5-0032G PCI WAN adapter card has been inspected and is in good used condition. The card shows normal light wear consistent with prior use. The PCB traces, PCI edge connector, and DB25 V.35 port all appear clean and undamaged. The daughter board is seated securely and shows no obvious damage. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
SDL Communications |
Model: |
WANic 5-0032G |
MPN: |
5-0032G |
Type: |
PCI WAN Interface Adapter Card |
SKU: |
41356 |
Interface Type: |
V.35 |
Bus Interface: |
PCI |
Connector Type: |
DB25 (25-pin female) |
Number of Ports: |
1 (Port 0) |
Form Factor: |
PCI Card |
Hardware Revision: |
REV C (visible on daughter board) |
Manufacture Date: |
July 1997 |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected and in Good Condition |
Seller Notes: |
Card only; no cables or software included. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition Notes: |
SDL Communications WANic 5-0032G PCI WAN adapter card. Inspected and in good used condition. PCB, PCI edge connector, and DB25 V.35 port appear clean and undamaged. Please contact us with any questions. |
