Cisco EHWIC-D-8ESG 8 Port Gigabit Enhanced WAN Interface EHWIC Card fast ship EHWICD8ESG

DESCRIPTION:
The Cisco EHWIC-D-8ESG is an 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Enhanced High-Speed WAN Interface Card (EHWIC) designed for Cisco Integrated Services Routers Generation 2 (ISR G2). It adds switching capabilities directly to the router, providing wire-speed Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing through router-based configurations. This module enables flexible deployment of branch-office LAN connectivity without needing a separate external switch.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Brand: Cisco
Model: EHWIC-D-8ESG
Interface Type: Enhanced High-Speed WAN Interface Card (EHWIC)
Ports: 8 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
Switching Type: Layer 2 wire-speed switching
Routing Support: Layer 3 routed ports via router configuration
Compatibility: Cisco 1900, 2900, and 3900 Series ISR G2 routers
VLAN Support: Yes, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging
MAC Address Table: 16K entries
Power Over Ethernet: Not supported (data-only ports)
Power Draw: Approx. 6.5W
Hot Swappable: No (requires router reboot to install)
Dimensions: 3.5 x 6.9 in (8.9 x 17.5 cm)
Weight: Approx. 0.5 lbs (0.23 kg)