{"product_id":"hwic-2a-s","title":"Cisco HWIC-2A-S 2-Port Serial WAN Interface Card","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 HWIC-2A-S is a two-port asynchronous and synchronous serial WAN interface card built for enterprise and branch-office routing environments. It enables reliable serial connectivity for legacy WAN links, console access, and specialized transport protocols without requiring a router platform upgrade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for flexibility, this module supports multiple serial standards and is best for environments that still depend on legacy infrastructure alongside modern IP networks.\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\u003eTwo asynchronous\/synchronous serial WAN ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports legacy and modern serial protocols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnables WAN access, console server, and dial access use cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlug-in HWIC form factor for fast deployment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Cisco Integrated Services Routers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCisco-genuine hardware with enterprise reliability\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 WAN Interface Expansion Module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HWIC-2A-S\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface Type\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HWIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 × Serial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Link Protocols\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRS-232\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRS-530 \/ RS-530A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRS-449\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV.35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX.21\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Data Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 128 Kbps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 00882658146695\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\u003eThe Cisco HWIC-2A-S is best in environments that require both asynchronous and synchronous serial connectivity within a single router platform. It maintains legacy WAN circuits such as leased lines and carrier-based serial links while integrating them into modern IP routing architectures. Many organizations rely on it for console server deployments, enabling secure remote management of networking and infrastructure equipment across distributed sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also well-suited for dial-access services, low-density WAN aggregation, and legacy-protocol transport in enterprise networks where RS-232, V.35, X.21, or related standards remain in use. In hybrid infrastructures, the HWIC-2A-S enables businesses to preserve existing serial investments while gradually transitioning to Ethernet-based WAN technologies without disrupting mission-critical connectivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose HWIC-2A-S \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreserves investment in legacy serial infrastructure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports multiple serial standards in one card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces the need for external serial adapters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProven compatibility across Cisco ISR platforms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for hybrid legacy-to-IP network environments\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 is the HWIC-2A-S used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt provides two serial WAN ports for asynchronous and synchronous connectivity in Cisco routers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich serial standards does it support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt supports RS-232, RS-530, RS-530A, RS-449, V.35, and X.21.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this module suitable for modern networks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It is best for hybrid environments where legacy serial systems coexist with IP-based infrastructure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used as a console server?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. You can see it often in remote console and device management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an original Cisco module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It is Cisco-genuine hardware and ships with full Cisco warranty coverage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chicago Computer Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53472330023203,"sku":"HWIC-2A-S","price":367.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/7487\/3891\/files\/cisco-2-port-async-sync-serial-wan-new-retail-39.jpg?v=1742421820","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagocomputersupply.com\/products\/hwic-2a-s","provider":"Chicago Computer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}