VIC-2FXS(HW/RE)

The VIC-2FXS(HW/RE) is a voice interface card designed to add two Foreign Exchange Station (FXS) ports to Cisco Integrated Services Routers. It enables the connection of analog devices such as telephones and fax machines to a digital network. This card is typically found in small to medium business environments where legacy voice systems need to be integrated with IP networks.

Built for voice gateway applications, it allows users to maintain existing analog equipment while benefiting from Cisco's routing and voice technologies. Network administrators and IT professionals often deploy this card to facilitate smooth migration to IP telephony or to expand legacy voice infrastructure.

Key Features

• Provides two FXS voice ports for connecting analog devices
• Compatible with a variety of Cisco ISR router models
• Supports diverse signaling protocols including FSK and loop-start
• Enables fax and modem pass-through for legacy equipment
• Works with Cisco IOS software for voice routing and management

This interface card is commonly installed in office settings, branch locations, or anywhere analog voice services are needed alongside IP networking. It plays a key role in bridging traditional telephony hardware with modern communication infrastructures, helping businesses extend the life of their existing equipment without sacrificing network capabilities.