Description:

The Cisco HWIC-2T High Speed Serial WAN Card is used in Cisco Integrated Services Routers to provide additional serial WAN connectivity for enterprise and service provider network environments. This High-Speed WAN Interface Card (HWIC) adds two serial ports to compatible routers, enabling connections to leased lines, legacy WAN networks, and other serial communication infrastructures. Designed for integration with Cisco ISR platforms, it supports reliable wide area network communication and flexible network expansion for distributed business environments. Network administrators and system integrators commonly install this module for repair, retrofit, expansion, or replacement in enterprise WAN routing deployments and communication systems.

Applications:

The Cisco HWIC-2T serial WAN interface card is commonly deployed in enterprise branch networks, telecommunications systems, and service provider infrastructures where serial WAN connectivity is required. It is typically installed in compatible Cisco Integrated Services Routers to connect to leased line circuits, legacy WAN systems, or point-to-point serial communication links used in corporate networking, industrial communication systems, and remote network locations.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco Systems
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): HWIC-2T
• Product Type: High-Speed WAN Interface Card
• Ports: 2 × Serial WAN ports
• Interface Type: Smart Serial connectors
• Maximum Data Rate: Up to 8 Mbps per port
• Supported Protocols: HDLC, PPP, Frame Relay
• Compatibility: Cisco Integrated Services Routers with HWIC slots
• Installation Type: Router expansion interface card
• Application: Serial WAN connectivity expansion
• Operating Environment: Designed for enterprise router installations in network equipment racks or cabinets

Common Replacements:

• Cisco NIM-2T Serial Network Interface Module
• Cisco WIC-2T Serial WAN Interface Card
• Cisco HWIC-4T 4-Port Serial WAN Interface Card