Description
More Specifications
The HWIC-8A/S-232 is a Cisco High-Speed WAN Interface Card (HWIC) that provides 8 EIA-232 asynchronous/synchronous serial ports for connecting serial devices to a Cisco router. The card is designed for use in wide-area network (WAN) environments that require serial connections for legacy equipment or for connecting to other serial devices such as modems, CSU/DSUs, and PBX systems.
The model supports both asynchronous and synchronous serial connections, which means it can handle both data formats, allowing more flexibility in connecting to different types of serial devices. The card supports data rates up to 115.2 kbps, which is sufficient for most serial devices.
The model can be installed in a Cisco router’s HWIC slot, and it is supported by Cisco IOS software, which provides various features and functionalities, such as HDLC, PPP, and Frame Relay protocols, for configuring and managing the serial connections.
The card also supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for remote management and monitoring, which means that network administrators can monitor and troubleshoot the card from a remote location.
Extraordinary Performance
The HWIC-8A/S-232 Cisco hardware interface card (HWIC) is designed to provide high performance and reliability for serial communication over EIA-232 connections.
In terms of performance, the card supports a data transfer rate of up to 230.4 Kbps per port and supports both asynchronous and synchronous serial communication, which means it can handle both types of serial data transfer. It also supports both DTE (data terminal equipment) and DCE (data communication equipment) interfaces, allowing it to connect to a wide range of serial devices. Additionally, the card supports various serial protocols, including HDLC, PPP, and Frame Relay, providing compatibility with a wide range of devices.
In terms of reliability, the card is designed with robust components and undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it can withstand harsh environmental conditions and meet the demands of high-traffic networks. It also features a hot-swappable design, which allows for easy replacement in the event of a failure, minimizing network downtime.
Additionally, the card supports the Cisco IOS software, which allows for easy management and configuration of the serial connections. It also supports the Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), which allows the router to automatically discover and configure connected devices, this improves the overall reliability of the network.
Compliant Standards
The model Cisco hardware interface card is compliant with a number of standards to ensure compatibility and interoperability with other network equipment. Some of the key standards that the card complies with are:
- EIA-232: This is the standard for serial communication over a DB-25 or DB-9 connector and the HWIC-8A/S-232 card provides 8 EIA-232 ports.
- EIA/TIA-604: This standard defines the characteristics of the physical layer interface for digital carrier systems and terminal equipment, the card is compliant with this standard, which ensures the compatibility of the card with other devices that also comply with this standard.
- RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances): This is a European Union directive that regulates the use of hazardous substances in electronic equipment. This model card is compliant with RoHS, which means it does not contain any hazardous substances that are harmful to the environment.
- Cisco IOS software: The card is compliant with the Cisco IOS software, which allows for easy management and configuration of the serial connections, and the Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), which allows the router to automatically discover and configure connected devices.
- MSA (Multi-Source Agreement): This is an industry agreement that ensures that the model card is compatible with other vendors’ equipment and with other similar cards from Cisco.
General Information about this Cisco HWIC-8A/S-232
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Model Number or SKU# HWIC-8A/S-232
- Product Type WAN Interface Card (WIC)-Expansion Module
Technical Information for WAN Interface Card
- Application/Usage Wide Area Network
- Form Factor: Plug-in module
- Interface (Bus) Type HWIC
- Number of Ports Quantity: 8 Ports
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Data Link Protocol: RS-232
- Data Transfer Rate: 256 KBPS
- Network / Transport Protocol:TCP/IP
Interfaces / Ports of 8 Ports WIC Expansion Module
- Interfaces/Ports Details 2 x Connector
- Interfaces/Ports Details 8 x Port Asynchronous/Synchronous Serial
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces: 8 x Serial – asynchronous/synchronous
- Compatible Slots: 1 x HWIC
Management & Protocols
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Data Link Protocol: RS-232
- Data Transfer Rate: 256 Kbps
- Network / Transport Protocol: TCP/IP
Miscellaneous of WAN Inaterface Card
- Additional Information-
- Spare Product
- This module uses two high-density 4-port connectors
- Serial Protocol: EIA-232
- Lead Manipulation
- Network Clock Synchronization
Dimensions & Weight
- Height 0.8 Inch
- Width 3.1 Inch
- Depth 5.6 Inch
- Weight (Approximate) 1.5 LLBS
Compatibility Information
- Cisco 1801, 1801W, 1802, 1802W, 1803, 1803W, 1811W, 1812W, 1841, 1841 ADSL over Basic Telephone Service Bundle, 1841 ADSL over ISDN Bundle, 1841 ADSL over POTS Bundle, 1841 ADSL over POTS Bundle w/Dying Gasp, 1841 DSL bundle, 1841 with WIC-1DSU-T1-V2, 1921, 1921 4-pair G.SHDSL bundle, 1921 ADSL2+ Annex M Bundle, 1921 ADSL2+ Bundle, 1921 SEC T1 Bundle, 1941, 1941 Mobile Wireless, 1941 Security, 1941 Security Bundle, 1941 SRE Bundle, 2801, 2801 ADSL over Basic Telephone Bundle, 2801 DSL Bundle, 2801 Voice Security Bundle, 2811, 2811 DSL bundle, 2811 Voice Bundle, 2811 Voice Security Bundle, 2821, 2821 Secure WAN Optimization Bundle, 2821 Voice Bundle, 2821 Voice Security Bundle, 2821 WAN Optimization Bundle, 2851, 2851 Secure WAN Optimization Bundle, 2851 Voice Bundle, 2851 Voice Security Bundle, 2851 WAN Optimization Bundle, 2911, 2911 Security Bundle, 2911 Voice Bundle, 2911 Voice Security and CUBE Bundle, 2911 Voice Security Bundle, 2921, 2921 Security Bundle, 2921 SRE Bundle, 2921 Voice Bundle, 2921 Voice Security and CUBE Bundle, 2921 Voice Security Bundle, 2951, 2951 Security Bundle, 2951 SRE Bundle, 2951 Voice Bundle, 2951 Voice Security and CUBE Bundle, 2951 Voice Security Bundle, 3825, 3825 Integrated Voice Video, 3825 Secure WAN Optimization Bundle, 3825 Voice Bundle, 3825 WAN Optimization Bundle, 3845, 3845 Secure WAN Optimization Bundle, 3845 Voice Bundle, 3845 WAN Optimization Bundle, 3925, 3925 Security Bundle, 3925 SRE Bundle, 3925 Voice Bundle, 3925 Voice Security and CUBE Bundle, 3925 Voice Security Bundle, 3925E, 3925E Security Bundle, 3925E SRE Bundle, 3925E Voice Bundle, 3925E Voice Security and CUBE Bundle, 3925E Voice Security Bundle, 3945, 3945 Security Bundle, 3945 SRE Bundle, 3945 Voice Bundle, 3945 Voice Security and CUBE Bundle, 3945 Voice Security Bundle, 3945E, 3945E Security Bundle, 3945E SRE Bundle, 3945E Voice Bundle, 3945E Voice Security and CUBE Bundle, 3945E Voice Security Bundle
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature: 32 ¡F
- Max Operating Temperature: 104 ¡F
- Humidity Range Operating: 10 – 90% (non-condensing)
