{"product_id":"ehwic-4esg","title":"Cisco EHWIC-4ESG 4-Port Gigabit Switch Module","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRAND NEW. FACTORY SEALED. FULL CISCO WARRANTY INCLUDED. MANUFACTURED BY CISCO. FROM CHICAGO COMPUTER SUPPLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cisco EHWIC-4ESG is an Enhanced High-Speed WAN Interface Card that integrates four managed Gigabit Ethernet switch ports directly into compatible Cisco Integrated Services Routers. Built for branch offices and SMB networks, it reduces hardware sprawl by combining switching and routing in a single, tightly managed platform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy embedding Layer 2 switching inside the router, this module lowers the total cost of ownership while improving performance, visibility, and operational simplicity across enterprise WAN deployments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour integrated 10\/100\/1000 Gigabit Ethernet switch ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManaged Layer 2 switching within Cisco ISR platforms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces external switch and cabling requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports enterprise routing protocols for resilience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for branch and SMB network consolidation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice Type\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Managed switch module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e EHWIC-4ESG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plug-in module (EHWIC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 × 10\/100\/1000 Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEncryption Support\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SSL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRouting Protocols\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e OSPF, HSRP, VRRP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned For\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cisco 1900, 2900, and 3900 Series ISRs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis module works best in branch offices where space, power, and management efficiency matter. It allows organizations to connect IP phones, access points, workstations, and local servers directly to the router without installing a separate Ethernet switch. IT teams use it to simplify branch network design, maintain consistent routing and switching policies, and support high-speed LAN connectivity alongside WAN services in a single device.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Cisco EHWIC-4ESG \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombines routing and switching in one hardware slot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces overall network hardware costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimplifies branch office network architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivers Gigabit performance for local devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for stable, long-term Cisco ISR deployments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the EHWIC-4ESG do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt adds four managed Gigabit Ethernet switch ports directly to a Cisco Integrated Services Router.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a switch or a router module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a switch module that operates inside a router, providing Layer 2 switching with router-based management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support enterprise routing protocols?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It works alongside protocols such as OSPF, HSRP, and VRRP to support high-availability designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it replace an external access switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn many branch and SMB environments, yes. It reduces the need for separate low-density switches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich environments benefit most from this module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBranch offices, remote sites, and SMB networks that need compact, integrated switching and routing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chicago Computer Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53472239485219,"sku":"EHWIC-4ESG","price":273.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/7487\/3891\/files\/ehwic-4esg-cisco-ehwic-4esg-enhanced-high-speed-wan-interface-card-44.jpg?v=1742420186","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagocomputersupply.com\/products\/ehwic-4esg","provider":"Chicago Computer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}