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Introduction
Cisco communication servers and routers can be equipped with asynchronous interface modules as shown in the table
below. These modules accept one of two types of serial RJ45 “octopus” cables:
below. These modules accept one of two types of serial RJ45 “octopus” cables:
CAB-HD8-ASYNC – uses a single high-densityVHDC168M connector at the interface module end,
CAB-OCTAL-ASYNC – uses a single Micro-D68M connector at the interface module end.
Both cable assemblies source eight 10 ft. (3 meter) cables terminated with male RJ45 plugs.
Table 28. Cisco Asynchronous Hardware Interface Module Compatibility
Async IF Module
1900
2500, 2600
2800
2900
3600, 3700
3800
3900
Async RJ45 Adapter Cable
HWIC-8A/S
Yes
—
—
Yes
—
—
Yes
CAB-HD8-ASYNC
HWIC-16A/S
—
—
Yes
Yes
—
Yes
Yes
NM-16A
—
Yes
—
—
Yes
Yes
—
CAB-OCTAL-ASYNC
NM-32A
—
Yes
—
—
Yes
Yes
—