Cisco 1921/1841 as a terminal server

[smailmilak]

Hi,

we need a terminal server.

I researched a little bit on cisco.com and found out that there are several options, and because of that I am not sure what to buy.

I write down the routers, card models and cables and you guys try to explain what the differences are.

- 1921 ISR2

- HWIC-8A  8-Port Async HWIC     x2

- CAB-OCTAL-ASYNC  8 Lead Octal Cable (68 pin to 8 Male RJ-45s)    x2

- 1841 ISR

- HWIC-8A  8-Port Async HWIC     x2

- CAB-HD8-ASYNC   High Density 8-port EIA-232 Async Cable            x2      

I found this card too:

HWIC-8A/S-232    8-Port Async/Sync Serial HWIC, EIA-232  

and this one costs double the price of the HWIC-8A  8-Port Async HWIC but I am not sure if this is for a terminal server.

Is this option enough to manage 16 devices vie the console?

- 1921 ISR2

- HWIC-8A  8-Port Async HWIC     x2

- CAB-OCTAL-ASYNC  8 Lead Octal Cable (68 pin to 8 Male RJ-45s)    x2

[mvknl]

Hi Smailmilak,

Sorry for this late reply, but did you manage to use this setup for your terminal server? We're planning on using this (but then with the HWIC-16A), but I want to be sure as well before ordering the parts.

Thanks.

[jameshw500]

Hi,

This is my first post and I just stumbled upon your question.

The CAB-OCTAL-ASYNC has a 60-pin connector that will not work with HWIC-8A or HWIC-16A. 

The HWIC-8A is compatible with (amongst others) your 1841 ISR and 1921 ISR2.

The CAB-HD8-ASYNC will work with HWIC-8A (and if you have them HWIC-16A). Each CAB-HD8-ASYNC can support up to 8 serial interfaces. So to answer your questioh about the a workable hardware list, one options is as follows:

- 1921 ISR2

- HWIC-8A  8-Port Async HWIC     x2

- CAB-HD8-ASYNC    x2

Hope this helps.