Cisco HWIC-D-9ESW 9-Port Switch Network Card HWICD9ESW

Description:

The Cisco HWIC-D-9ESW 9-Port EtherSwitch High-Speed WAN Interface Card is used in Cisco integrated services routers to provide additional Ethernet switching ports for local network connectivity. Commonly installed in enterprise branch routers, remote office networks, and distributed business infrastructures where integrated switching capability within a router platform is required. 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 platforms. 

Applications:

The Cisco HWIC-D-9ESW interface card is deployed in router-based network environments to add multiple Ethernet switching ports for connecting workstations, printers, IP phones, and other Ethernet-enabled devices. It is commonly used in branch offices, retail locations, healthcare facilities, and small enterprise networks where organizations require integrated switching functionality within routers to simplify network design and reduce the need for separate external switches.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): HWIC-D-9ESW
• Product Type: EtherSwitch High-Speed WAN Interface Card
• Total Ports: 9 × 10/100 Fast Ethernet switching ports
• Switching Function: Integrated Layer 2 Ethernet switch
• Interface Type: High-Speed WAN Interface Card (HWIC)
• Router Compatibility: Cisco Integrated Services Routers supporting HWIC slots
• Network Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
• Management: Managed through Cisco IOS software
• Installation Type: Plug-in module for compatible Cisco routers
• Application Environment: Enterprise branch and integrated router switching deployments

Common Replacements:

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