10-26-2007 08:12 AM - edited 03-03-2019 05:28 AM
Hi All,
I am relatively new to cisco and routers. My organization just purchased a cisco 2821 router. We would like to add two additional gigabit ethernet interfaces to it and connect to other subnets via Cat 5e or Cat 6 cabling. I was just wondering if it is possible to add two additional gigabit ethernet interface cards (HWIC's) and if so, what specific hardware we would need to purchase?
Thanks,
Ryan
10-26-2007 08:20 AM
Hi,
2821 comes with 2 integrated GE (10/100/1000). It supports up to 4 x HWIC and 1 x NME or NME-X.
You can only add 1 x GE (10/100/1000) by getting the following;
1 x HWIC-1GE-SFP
1 x GLC-T=
See these links
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5854/prod_models_comparison.html
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5854/products_data_sheet0900aecd8016be8d.html
Regards,
Dandy
10-26-2007 08:28 AM
Hi,
As you will be routing between the subnets, a software-based router may not guarantee full performances, you best choice would be to get a L3 switch for that, eg a 3560 or 3750 10/100 for the PCs and 4 SFP ports for high-speed routing.
Hope this helps, please rate post if it does!
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