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Minimum IOS Releases, Feature Sets and Licenses

Platforms Minimum Cisco IOS Sotware Release Minimum Cisco IOS Sotware Feature Set or License
Cisco 1800, 2800, and 3800 Series Integrated Services Routers
• 12.4(20T
• 12.4(23)
• 12.4(15)T
IP Base
Cisco 1900, 2900, and 3900 Series Integrated Services Routers
• 15.0(1)M
IP Base

Supported Platforms and Quantities

Platforms HWIC-1T HWIC-1DSU-T1 HWIC-2T HWIC-2A/S
Cisco 1841 2 2 2 2
Cisco 1861 No No No No
Cisco 1921 2 2 2 2
Cisco 1941 2 2 2 2
Cisco 2801 2 2 2 2
Cisco 2811, 2821, 2851 4 4 4 4
Cisco 2901, 2911, 2921, 2951 4 4 4 4
Cisco 3825 and 3845 4 4 4 4
Cisco 3925 and 3945 4 4 4 4

Connectors and Cabling

Smart Serial Cabling

The HWIC-1T, HWIC-2T, and HWIC-2A/S use Cisco Smart Serial connectors. The supported cables are noted in Table 3. The HWIC-1DSU-T1 uses a RJ-48 connector.

Smart Serial Cabling for HWIC-1T, HWIC-2T, and HWIC-2A/S

Product Number Cable Type Length Connector Type
CAB-SS-V35MT V.35 DTE 10 ft (3m) Male
CAB-SS-V35FC V.35 DCE 10 ft (3m) Female
CAB-SS-232MT EIA/TIA-232 DTE 10 ft (3m) Male
CAB-SS-232FC EIA/TIA-232 DCE 10 ft (3m) Female
CAB-SS-449MT EIA/TIA-449 DTE 10 ft (3m) Male
CAB-SS-449FC EIA/TIA-449 DCE 10 ft (3m) Female
CAB-SS-X21MT X.21 DTE 0 ft (3m) Male
CAB-SS-X21FC X.21 DCE 10 ft (3m) Female
CAB-SS-530MT EIA/TIA-530 DTE 10 ft (3m) Male
CAB-SS-530AMT EIA/TIA-530A DTE 10 ft (3m) Male