The Cisco High-Speed WAN Interface Card serial adapter (part number: HWIC-16A=) is a high-performance expansion module designed to provide enhanced connectivity and increased port density. It offers a total of 16 asynchronous serial ports, allowing for reliable data communication over a variety of WAN protocols. The adapter is ideal for organisations needing to connect legacy devices to networks, as well as for implementing wide area connections on compatible Cisco routers.
This Cisco HWIC-16A= card is designed to fit into the HWIC slots of Cisco Integrated Services Routers (ISR). It supports speeds up to 230.4 kbps per port, ensuring that data travel from one site to another at consistent and reliable rates. The card provides excellent flexibility with its DB-9 connectors, enabling easy integration with a variety of serial devices.
Another important feature of this serial adapter is its compatibility with several Cisco routers, including the Cisco 2800, 3800, and later ISR G2 series, which extends the lifespan of your existing network infrastructure while utilising modern interface cards. The HWIC-16A= enables asynchronous connections through well-established protocols such as PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) and SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol), making it suitable for diverse networking environments.
With its robust set of features and support for both async and sync connections, the Cisco HWIC-16A= is an ideal solution for branch offices or enterprises expanding their serial-based wide area networks, ensuring continuity and stability in network communications.
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