Name: PA-2H-RF Cisco 2 x HSSI 52Mbps High-Speed Serial Interface Port Adapter
Brand: Cisco
SKU: PA-2H-RF
Price: 265.67 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The PA-2H-RF Cisco Single Port High-Speed Serial Interface Port Adapter expands your router’s connectivity by adding two HSSI ports. It fits into supported Cisco routers to provide high-speed serial links, making it a practical choice in networks requiring stable WAN connections and reliable data throughput.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	PA-2H-RF

Technical Information
Series	PA Series / High-Speed Serial Interface
product type	High-Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) WAN Port Adapter - 2 x HSSI
Product Category	Network Modules

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Port Adapter (PA) - router modular card
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
The PA-2H-RF is a Cisco single-port high-speed serial interface adapter designed to add two High-Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) ports to your router. It is commonly used to connect enterprise routers to wide area networks (WANs) that require fast, stable serial connections. Network administrators and engineers often rely on this adapter to enhance router capabilities without needing additional hardware. Key Features Provides two HSSI ports to expand serial interface options Supports synchronous data transfer at speeds up to 52 Mbps Compatible with various Cisco router models for seamless integration Offers reliable WAN connectivity for enterprise network environments Compact design allows easy installation in router slots This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise network setups where secure and fast WAN links are crucial. It helps maintain consistent communication between sites and supports demanding data transmission needs without interruption.

Use Cases
The PA-2H-RF Cisco 2 x HSSI High-Speed Serial Interface Port Adapter is primarily used to enhance WAN connectivity in enterprise and large-scale network environments. It is especially suitable for organizations requiring high-throughput serial connections to integrate legacy systems or connect remote sites with robust data transmission demands. How It's Used: Connecting remote branch offices to central data centers via high-speed serial links in distributed enterprise networks. Expanding serial interface capacity in service provider edge routers to support legacy HSSI-based WAN circuits. Facilitating reliable serial connectivity in mission-critical manufacturing or industrial networks that require deterministic data transfer. Supporting legacy telecommunications infrastructure in large organizations during network modernization projects. Enabling high-throughput data transport in financial services networks that rely on stable WAN connections for transaction processing. This adapter supports operational efficiency by enabling scalable serial interface expansion on existing Cisco routers, allowing organizations to maintain consistent performance in their WAN deployments. Its integration capacity helps sustain legacy connectivity while facilitating network growth and stability.

PA-2H-RF Cisco 2 x HSSI 52Mbps High-Speed Serial Interface Port Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Miscellaneous

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases