Device Type: Gigabit Ethernet High-Speed WAN Interface Card (HWIC)
Brand: Cisco
Model: HWIC-1GE-SFP (Standard Cisco Part Number)
Ports: 1x SFP Slot (The SFP transceiver module is not included and must be purchased separately)
Connectivity: Provides copper or optical Gigabit Ethernet connectivity depending on the SFP module inserted
Form Factor: Single-wide HWIC
Compatibility: Cisco 2800 Series and 3800 Series Integrated Services Routers (excluding the 2801 model)
Throughput: The HWIC bus interface is limited to 400 Mbps full duplex. Actual throughput varies by router platform (e.g., up to 350 Mbps on 2811/2821, up to 500 Mbps on 3800 Series)
Hot-Swappability: The HWIC card itself is not hot-swappable (router must be powered down for installation). However, the SFP module is hot-swappable
Supported SFPs: Only Cisco-certified SFPs are supported (e.g., GLC-T for copper, GLC-SX-MM for multimode fiber, GLC-LH-SM for single-mode fiber)
