Brand: Cisco · SKU: HWIC-8A · MPN: HWIC-8A · Category: Components
The Cisco 8-Port Asynchronous High-Speed WAN Interface Card (HWIC-8A) provides highly flexible asynchronous serial connections for Cisco 1800, 1900, 2800, 2900, 3800, and 3900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISRs). Designed for high-port-density support, this module enables critical applications such as WAN aggregation, transport for legacy protocols, console server management, and dial access servers. It features eight asynchronous ports, each supporting speeds up to 230.4 kbps. The card utilizes a single high-density 60-pin connector on the HWIC side, which typically connects to an octal breakout cable (CAB-HD8-ASYNC) providing eight RJ-45 plugs for easy connection to console ports or other serial equipment.
| Connector Type | High-density 60-pin |
|---|---|
| Interface Type | Asynchronous Serial |
| Number of Ports | 8 |
| Protocol Support | TCP/IP, SDLC, X.25, PPP, SLIP |
| Power Consumption | 3.5 Watts |
| Data Transfer Rate | 230.4 kbps per port |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
| Weight | 0.3 lbs |
| Dimensions | 0.8 x 3.1 x 5.6 inches |
The HWIC-8A is a high-density serial interface card for Cisco ISR routers, offering 8 asynchronous ports in a single HWIC slot to maximize rack space and port availability for terminal server and WAN aggregation tasks.
Yes, this Cisco 8-Port Asynchronous High-Speed WAN Interface Card (HWIC-8A) is 100% genuine Cisco hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Cisco 8-Port Asynchronous High-Speed WAN Interface Card includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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