Can I add a 3rd T1 connection on Cisco 2651XM router? If yes, how?

[hs_grewal]

I have a 2651 with one T1 card. Both slots on this T1 are occupied as I have 2 T1's coming in already. Now I want to add more bandwidth to my internet connection and purchased a 3rd T1. How do I add this 3rd T1 to my network?

I am not sure if I can add a second T1 card to 2651XM? If anyone knows, plz let me know.

OR

Do I need to add another router in parallel to 2651?

OR

Do I need to purchase a saprate router that can support 3 x T1's and get rid of 2651?

Your help is much appreciated.

[paolo bevilacqua]

Hi,

you can use the WIC-2T or the VWIC-2MFT-T1.

The 2651Xm has two WIC slot so you can support up to four serial links using the cards above.

I would recommend the second because you can connect the circuit directly without external CSU/DSU, hence monitoring the circuit much better.

http://cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps259/products_data_sheet09186a0080091b9c.html

There is really no need to replace the router just to have it support 3 T1s.

Hope this helps, please rate post if it does!

[royalblues]

The 26XX series is capable of taking 8 T1 connections.

Have a look at this link

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps259/products_data_sheet0900aecd800fa5be.html

The Cisco 2600 Series WIC slots supports 20 interface cards and i would agree to the suggestion made by paolo.

HTH

Narayan

[hs_grewal]

Thank you Narayan. this was helpful. You get 3 points for your help.

Harb

[hs_grewal]

Thak you Paolo. It was helpful, you get 3 points for your help.

Harb