Cisco EHWIC-D-8ESG-P Gigabit Ether Switch EHWIC Switch - 8 Ports 1Gbps POE EHWICD8ESGP

Description:

The Cisco EHWIC-D-8ESG-P 8-Port Gigabit EtherSwitch Interface Card is used in Cisco integrated services routers to provide additional Gigabit Ethernet switching ports with Power over Ethernet capability for connected network devices. Commonly installed in enterprise branch routers, remote office networks, and distributed business infrastructures where integrated switching and PoE power delivery are required within router platforms. Maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators use this interface card for router expansion, network device connectivity deployment, infrastructure upgrades, and replacement of existing EtherSwitch modules in Cisco router systems.

Applications:

The Cisco EHWIC-D-8ESG-P module is deployed in branch router environments to provide multiple Gigabit Ethernet switching ports for connecting IP phones, wireless access points, workstations, and other Ethernet devices while delivering PoE power through network cabling. It is commonly used in corporate branch offices, retail locations, healthcare facilities, and small enterprise networks where organizations require integrated switching capabilities within routers to support local network connectivity and device power requirements.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): EHWIC-D-8ESG-P
• Product Type: Gigabit EtherSwitch Interface Card
• Total Ports: 8 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet
• Switching Function: Integrated Layer 2 Ethernet switching
• Interface Type: Enhanced High-Speed WAN Interface Card (EHWIC)
• Router Compatibility: Cisco Integrated Services Routers supporting EHWIC slots
• Network Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af
• Management: Managed through Cisco IOS software
• Installation Type: Plug-in module for compatible Cisco routers
• Application Environment: Enterprise branch routing with integrated switching and PoE support

Common Replacements:

• Cisco NIM-ES2-8-P EtherSwitch Network Interface Module
• Cisco HWIC-D-9ESW-POE EtherSwitch Interface Card
• Cisco NIM-ES2-8 EtherSwitch Network Interface Module