CISCO2901-16TS/K9 is a Cisco ISR G2 (2900 Series) Integrated Services Router configured as a terminal server bundle variant, commonly including high-density asynchronous serial ports for console/terminal access management.
It is designed for branch office routing, WAN connectivity, and network device console aggregation, rather than just standard internet routing. The “16TS” designation typically refers to the inclusion of a 16-port asynchronous (terminal server) module, making it useful in labs, ISP environments, and large network management setups.
Key Features
- Cisco ISR 2901 platform (G2 architecture)
- Includes 16-port asynchronous terminal server module (HWIC-16A bundle dependent)
- 2 × onboard Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Modular expansion via:
- HWIC (WAN interface cards)
- PVDM (voice DSP modules)
- Service modules
- Supports:
- Routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, static routing)
- VPN (IPsec)
- Firewall / security services (IOS-based)
- Designed for branch routing + device management / console access aggregation
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: CISCO2901-16TS/K9
- Series: Cisco 2900 ISR G2
- Ports (base): 2 × Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
- Expansion Slots: 4 × EHWIC, service module slot(s)
- Included (bundle dependent):
- HWIC-16A (16-port async terminal server module)
- Memory:
- ~512 MB RAM (expandable to 2 GB)
- ~256 MB Flash
- Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
- Typical throughput: sub-Gigabit branch routing class (platform dependent)
- Use Case: Branch WAN router + console/terminal server aggregation
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