Cisco 2821 - # of HWIC-2FE

[tay.karen]

Hi,

Appreciate some advice here..

I have an existing C2821 router (2 onboard GE + 1 HWIC-2FE) currently.

Like to add another 1 HWIC-2FE.

Saw this doc on Cisco website which states Max of 2 HWIC-2FE for Cisco2821. Want to confirm this is indeed so as another link states max of 1 HWIC-2FE.

2 x HWIC-2FE found on

www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/routers/ps10538/aag_c07_563807.pdf

05 Dec 2012 858KB

1 x HWIC-2FE found on:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/routers/ps5854/product_data_sheet0900aecd80581fe6_ps5855_Products_Data_Sheet.html

thanks in advance.

Karen

[paolo bevilacqua]

Check if you really need that. In most cases using a switch and VLAN is a better choice.

[tay.karen]

sadly i really need the 5 ports due to connections to WAN + Riverbed + tertiary links. no other way for me ot do VLAN or via switch.

Do u happen to know if this is supported?

[paolo bevilacqua]

Not sure why you say it can't be done with a switch, because it can.

I would avoid placing so many fast interface on a slow router like the old 2821.