Cisco 2811 with NM-16A as Terminal server.

[surjkar71]

Hello,

I am currently looking for a Cisco terminal server solution to remotely access through console my private Cisco home lab. I am thinking of buying Cisco 2811 but I struggle to figure out the difference which ASYNC/SYNC MODULE to use. So, my question, is it possible to use NM-16A module with Cisco 2811 or HWIC-16A module must be used? And what is the difference between them?

I found on Cisco website that NM-16A is not supported on Cisco 2811, however some forums stated that it is possible.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/interface/configuration/guide/ir_nm16as.html#wp1027188

Your help is deeply appreciated.

Thank you,

Arik

[bdb_opteman]

I'm 95% sure it will work.  We have a 2811 in another state being used as a terminal server with a 16 port async HWIC.  I couldn't find the exact model of the card.

[mbilgrav]

Async is what you need.

I run this senario several places;

NAME: "chassis", DESCR: "2801 chassis"

PID: CISCO2801         ,

NAME: "WIC/VIC/HWIC 1", DESCR: "High Speed Wan Interface card with 16 RS232 async ports(HWIC-16A)"

PID:                   ,

NAME: "WIC/VIC/HWIC 3", DESCR: "9 Port FE Switch"

The HWIC is called HWIC-16A, but there is also a HWIC-8A

plus one or two CAB-HD8-ASYNC combo-squid-cables (green 1-to-8 with RJ45 plugs)

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/modules/ps5949/ps6182/product_data_sheet0900aecd80274416.html

then you run rotary groups on the async SLIP's, via the cfg.

HTH

Martin