Model Name : HWIC-16A
Brand : Cisco
Key Features:
Cisco HWIC-16A is a 16-port asynchronous serial High-Speed WAN Interface Card that enables RS-232 asynchronous communication for Cisco Integrated Services Routers (ISRs).
It's designed for terminal server applications, modem banks, SCADA systems, or other legacy serial deployments that require a large number of asynchronous ports.
Using a high-density 68-pin connector, the HWIC-16A connects to Octal Async cables (CAB-OCTAL-ASYNC) that fan out to 8 individual RJ-45 console-style serial ports.
A: It is supported on Cisco ISR 2800, 2900, 3800, and 3900 Series.
A: You need 2 × CAB-OCTAL-ASYNC cables (each provides 8 RJ-45 RS-232 ports).
A: Yes. This card is perfect for low-speed RS-232 devices such as modems, POS terminals, and serial consoles.
A: Up to 115.2 Kbps asynchronous per port.
A: No, the router must be powered down to install or remove this module.