Description
The Cisco HWIC-2A/S is a 2-port serial WAN interface card designed for Cisco Integrated Services Routers (ISR and ISR G2), offering flexible synchronous/asynchronous serial connectivity for WAN services.
Technical Specifications
| Condition |
New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand |
Cisco
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| Category |
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| Part Number |
HWIC-2A/S |
| Subcatecory |
PC Board PLC/Add-On Board
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Device Type
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Expansion module |
| Form Factor |
Plug-in module |
| Synchronous Support |
Yes |
| Synchronous Maximum Speed |
128 kbps |
| Asynchronous Support |
Yes |
| Asynchronous Maximum Speed |
115.2 kbps |
| NEBS |
Type 2/4 |
| Operating Temperature |
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
| NEBS Short-term Operating Temperature |
32 to 131°F (0 to 50°C) |
| Storage Temperature |
-4 to 149°F (-20 to 65°C) |
| Relative Humidity |
10 to 90%, noncondensing |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
0.8 x 3.1 x 5.6 in. (2.1 x 7.9 x 14.2 cm) |
| Weight |
0.44 lbs |
Information About HWIC-2A/S
The HWIC-2A/S is a 2-port serial WAN interface card designed to provide flexible synchronous and asynchronous serial connectivity for Cisco Integrated Services Routers (ISR and ISR G2). It supports a variety of serial protocols and encapsulations, offering reliable WAN connectivity for low- and medium-speed data links, legacy systems, and industrial network applications.
Key Features:
- Type: 2-Port Serial WAN Interface Card (HWIC)
- Supported Devices: Compatible with Cisco ISR and ISR G2 series routers supporting HWIC slots
- Functionality: Provides two Smart Serial ports supporting synchronous and asynchronous serial communication
- Supported Protocols: Supports HDLC, PPP, Frame Relay, X.25, and other serial encapsulations
- Data Rates: Up to 8 Mbps synchronous per port (asynchronous rates vary by router platform)
- Hot-Swappable: Yes, allowing installation and replacement without shutting down the router
- Clocking Options: Supports both network and internal clocking
- Compliance: Meets industry standards for serial WAN and asynchronous communication interfaces
- Construction: Compact, durable design optimized for enterprise, industrial, and legacy WAN deployments
The HWIC-2A/S is a cost-effective solution for IT professionals and network administrators seeking flexible, scalable serial WAN connectivity to support diverse enterprise and industrial networking requirements.
