- General Information
 - Manufacturer
 - Cisco Systems, Inc
 
- Manufacturer Website Address
 - http://www.cisco.com
 
- Brand Name
 - Cisco
 
- Product Type
 - HWIC
 
The HWIC-8A/S-232 provides 8 async/sync ports. Each port can operate at speeds up to 256 Kbps in sync mode or 230.4 kbps in async. This module uses unique connectors and cabling.
- Technical Information
 - Application/Usage
 - Wide Area Network
 
- Interfaces/Ports
 - Total Number of Ports
 - 8
 
- Interfaces/Ports Details
 - 8 x Serial RS-232
 
- Media & Performance
 - Maximum Data Transfer Rate
 - 256 kbit/s
 
- Miscellaneous
 - Additional Information
 - DCN (Data Communications Network)
 - Serial & Legacy Concentration
 - Supports Asynchronous/Synchronous ports
 
- Compatibility
 Supported Platforms & Minimum IOS Versions:
- Cisco 2851 - 12.3(14)T
 - Cisco 2821 - 12.3(14)T
 - Cisco 2811 - 12.3(14)T
 - Cisco 2801 - 12.3(14)T
 - Cisco 1841 - 12.3(14)T
 - Cisco 3845 - 12.3(14)T
 - Cisco 3825 - 12.3(14)T