EHWIC-VA-DSL-A - Cisco Enhanced High-Speed WAN Interface Cards Overview
EHWIC-VA-DSL-A - Cisco Enhanced High-Speed WAN Interface Cards is a genuine modular capacity expansion product from Cisco, a leading enterprise networking vendor whose Catalyst, Nexus and ISR families power campus, data-center and branch networks worldwide. Belonging to the Cisco family, the EHWIC-VA-DSL-A unit is built to the original factory specification, so it integrates with existing Cisco deployments predictably and behaves exactly as the platform documentation describes. In the network, it is deployed as a standalone unit or as part of a larger managed network, following the standard operating procedures of the platform.
This unit follows the original factory specification for the Cisco family, covering its intended role without compatibility surprises. Standard mounting, cabling and management practices apply, and it interoperates with surrounding hardware using the same procedures as other Cisco equipment already deployed in the network.
Typical deployments include adding ports and performance to existing chassis systems, modernizing legacy platforms with compatible line cards, and mixing copper, fiber and high-speed uplinks in one chassis. Organizations commonly source it for refresh programs, capacity expansion and spares management, keeping a tested unit on hand so outages stay short and replacements are predictable. The factory detail for this unit reads: “Cisco 1900/2900/3900 Router EHWIC WAN Card EHWIC-VA-DSL-A”. This makes it a practical choice when original-spec hardware is required at a predictable cost.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation, including port status, console access and firmware state. Our warranty coverage and responsive technical support protect the purchase after it arrives, and our team can confirm revision levels and software compatibility before you order. For volume requirements we also offer configuration checks and staged delivery options.
Contact our sales team for current availability, lead time and shipping options for the EHWIC-VA-DSL-A. We respond quickly with stock status and a firm quote, so you can plan the refresh or expansion with confidence.
Key Specifications
Applications
Enterprise Campus
High-density ports power users, phones and APs at the access layer.
Branch Office
Stackable units simplify branch deployment and management.
Wireless & IoT
PoE budget supports dense wireless and IoT endpoints.
Buying a Pre-Owned EHWIC-VA-DSL-A
Verify the unit is tested, firmware confirmed, and condition documented. Every unit is fully tested and warranty covered. Contact our team for current stock and availability.
| Multimode DSL (VDSL2 and ADSL2/2+) | ● Broadcom chipset ● One RJ-11 VDSL2 interface ● Dying gasp ● IEEE 802.1q VLAN tagging ● Independent DSL firmware loading |
| VDSL2: ● ITU G.993.2 (VDSL2) ● 997 and 998 band plans ● VDSL2 profiles: 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 12a, 12b, and 17a ● U0 band support (25 to 276 kHz) ● Ethernet packet transfer mode (PTM) based only on IEEE 802.3ah 64/65 octet encapsulation ● Support for double-ended line testing (DELT) diagnostics mode ● DSL Forum TR-067 compliance ● Support for downstream speeds up to 100 Mbps in Ethernet PTM and up to 50 Mbps upstream | |
| ADSL2/2+: ● ADSL over POTS with Annex A and Annex B ITU G. 992.1 (ADSL), G.992.3 (ADSL2), and G.992.5 (ADSL2+) ● ADSL over POTS with Annex M (extended upstream bandwidth) G.992.3 (ADSL2) and G.992.5 (ADSL2+) ● Cisco Multimode VDSL2 and ADSL2/2+ EHWIC (EHWIC-VA-DSL-M) is optimized for power spectrum density (PSD) mask EU-64 M9 ● Cisco Multimode VDSL2 and ADSL2/2+ EHWIC (EHWIC-VA-DSL-M) supports UK Annex M ● G.994.1 ITU G.hs ● Reach-extended ADSL2 (G.922.3) Annex L for increased performance on loop lengths greater than 16,000 feet from central office ● T1.413 ANSI ADSL DMT issue 2 compliance ● DSL Forum TR-067, and TR-100 conformity ● Impulse noise protection (INP) and extended INP ● Downstream power backoff (DPBO) ● Asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) only |
EHWIC-VA-DSL-A - Product Notes
This listing is a specific SKU variant of the EHWIC-VA-DSL-A family. Review the specifications above and confirm compatibility with your existing infrastructure, including software version, mounting, and interface requirements, before ordering.
For volume requirements we offer configuration checks and staged delivery options. Our team can confirm revision levels, software compatibility, and lead time before you place an order.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation.
EHWIC-VA-DSL-A - Cisco Series Notes
This listing is part of the Cisco enterprise networking product family, sourced and tested by LinkNewNet for enterprise deployment. Cisco module/line card expands the capability of a chassis platform, adding interface density, forwarding capacity, or service features. It is installed in a matching chassis slot and managed as part of the parent platform.
Deployment guidance: When planning this EHWIC-VA-DSL-A unit into a network, confirm the software image (IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS) required, the power and cooling profile, and the upstream/downstream interface types that match your existing infrastructure. For a like-for-like refresh, match the feature set of the units already in service so management and automation behave consistently.
Our Cisco reconditioning process: Every pre-owned Cisco unit at LinkNewNet passes a documented reconditioning flow before dispatch - visual inspection, internal cleaning, firmware verification, port-by-port testing, and configuration reset to factory defaults. This ensures the unit you receive operates reliably and integrates cleanly with your existing Cisco management tools.
Related models in this family: HWIC-ADSLI-B/ST, HWIC-1FE, HWIC-CABLE-D-2, HWIC-1ADSLI, HWIC-4ESW. Compare specifications to confirm the right port density, feature set and uplink options for your deployment.
Model code: A = AC power supply / Americas regulatory domain - this suffix indicates the feature set, power, or regulatory variant of the EHWIC-VA-DSL-A, which affects software licensing and regional compliance.
