Description
Traffic Analysis and Performance Metrics
The HWIC-4T1/E1 is a Cisco network interface card that provides four T1 or E1 ports for connecting to WAN networks. It is designed to be used with Cisco routers and offers a range of features and performance metrics that can be used to monitor and analyze network traffic.
Traffic Analysis:
The HWIC-4T1/E1 supports a range of traffic analysis tools that can be used to monitor network traffic, including:
- NetFlow: This feature allows you to monitor network traffic flows in real-time, providing insights into bandwidth usage, traffic sources, and network congestion.
- SNMP: The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows you to monitor network performance and traffic statistics, including interface utilization, packet loss, and errors.
- Syslog: This feature allows you to collect system logs and event messages, which can be used to troubleshoot network issues and monitor system performance.
Performance Metrics:
The HWIC-4T1/E1 provides a range of performance metrics that can be used to monitor and optimize network performance, including:
- Throughput: The HWIC-4T1/E1 supports up to 4 Mbps of bandwidth per port, with a maximum aggregate throughput of 16 Mbps.
- Latency: The HWIC-4T1/E1 offers low latency performance, making it ideal for applications that require real-time data transmission.
- Jitter: The HWIC-4T1/E1 offers low jitter performance, ensuring that data is delivered reliably and consistently.
- Error rates: The HWIC-4T1/E1 offers low error rates, with a bit error rate (BER) of less than 1 in 10^10.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The HWIC-4T1/E1 supports QoS features that allow you to prioritize network traffic, ensuring that critical applications receive the bandwidth they require.
Network Topology and Architecture
The HWIC-4T1/E1 is a hardware interface card manufactured by Cisco Systems. It is designed to provide four independent T1 or E1 interfaces for routers and switches. The HWIC-4T1/E1 is an expansion card that can be inserted into the High-Speed WAN Interface Card (HWIC) slot of a compatible Cisco device.
The HWIC-4T1/E1 has a clear channel design, which means that it can carry any type of data, including voice, video, and data traffic. It supports full-duplex communication, which enables data to be transmitted and received simultaneously.
The HWIC-4T1/E1 has a modular design that allows for easy installation and removal. It has four RJ-45 connectors, each of which can support either a T1 or an E1 interface. The card is compatible with both balanced and unbalanced T1 and E1 interfaces.
In terms of network topology and architecture, the HWIC-4T1/E1 card follows a point-to-point topology. It connects two endpoints directly, without any intermediate nodes or devices. The card can be used to connect a router or switch to a T1 or E1 circuit provided by a service provider.
The HWIC-4T1/E1 card supports a variety of network protocols, including PPP, HDLC, and Frame Relay. It also supports T1 and E1 line coding schemes, such as AMI, B8ZS, and HDB3.
Power Requirements and Usage
The HWIC-4T1/E1 is a Cisco network interface card that provides four T1 or E1 ports for connecting to WAN networks. In terms of power requirements and usage, the HWIC-4T1/E1 has the following specifications:
Power Requirements:
- Maximum power consumption: 6W
- Powered by router or switch through the HWIC slot
- No external power source required
Usage:
- The HWIC-4T1/E1 is installed in a router or switch HWIC slot and is powered by the device.
- It provides four T1 or E1 ports that can be used to connect to WAN networks.
- Each port can support up to 2 Mbps of bandwidth and can be configured independently for T1 or E1 signaling.
- The HWIC-4T1/E1 supports both clear channel and channelized modes, allowing it to be used for a wide range of applications, including voice, video, and data transmission.
- The card supports a range of traffic analysis and performance monitoring tools, including NetFlow, SNMP, and Syslog.
- The HWIC-4T1/E1 can be configured using Cisco IOS software, allowing for flexible and customizable network configurations.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- MPN: HWIC-4T1/E1
- Product Name: 4-Port Clear Channel T1/E1 HWIC
- Product Type: HWIC
Technical Information
- Application/Usage Wide Area Network
Interfaces / Ports
- Interfaces/Ports 4 x T1/E1 WAN
- Interfaces/Ports Details 4 x RJ-48C T1/E1 WAN
Media & Performance
- Data Transfer Rate 1.54 Mbps T1
- Data Transfer Rate 2.05 Mbps E1
Management & Protocols
- Management
- Supported by Cisco WAN Access Performance Management System (WAPMS)
- Cisco CNS 2100 Series Intelligence Engine (IE2100)
- CiscoWorks
Dimensions & Weight
- Height: 0.8 Inch
- Width: 3.1 Inch
- Depth: 4.7 Inch
- Weight: 0.20 Lbs
Miscellaneous
- Additional Information
- Integrated CSU/DSU per port
- Balanced or unbalanced E1 termination in the same module
- Independent clocking for each port
- Reduced Footprint
- Deployment Flexibility
Compatibility
- Cisco 2811 Integrated Services Routers
- Cisco 2821 Integrated Services Routers
- Cisco 2851 Integrated Services Routers
- Cisco 3825 Integrated Services Routers
- Cisco 3845 Integrated Services Routers
