Cisco • SKU PA-8T-232
Cisco PA-8T-232 — PA-8T-232
Cisco PA-8T-232 — 8-port synchronous serial port adapter providing eight EIA/TIA-232 (RS-232) interfaces via a single 200-pin D-shell receptacle; single-wide port adapter for Cisco 7000/7100/7200/7300/7400/7500 routers, Catalyst 5000/6000 (RSM/VIP2, FlexWAN) and uBR7200.
- End-of-sale — refurbished only
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Download Cisco datasheet ↗ via Cisco PA-8T data sheet (PDF, family-level) plus Cisco's PA-8T-232 Synchronous Serial Port Adapter Installation and Configuration guide on cisco.com. No standalone modern PA-8T-232 product datasheet PDF on cisco.com; install/config guide is the authoritative spec source.
What is the Cisco PA-8T-232?
Cisco PA-8T-232 — 8-port synchronous serial port adapter providing eight EIA/TIA-232 (RS-232) interfaces via a single 200-pin D-shell receptacle; single-wide port adapter for Cisco 7000/7100/7200/7300/7400/7500 routers, Catalyst 5000/6000 (RSM/VIP2, FlexWAN) and uBR7200.
TFI supplies the PA-8T-232 refurbished to South African businesses, each unit covered by warranty and optional SLA. As a B-BBEE Level 2 distributor we can quote stock, lead time and price — usually within the same business day.
Specifications
| ports | 8 x EIA/TIA-232 (RS-232) synchronous serial interfaces |
|---|---|
| connector | Single 200-pin D-shell receptacle on the adapter; breaks out to 8 x DB-25 via EIA/TIA-232 compact serial cable |
| port speed | Full-duplex synchronous, up to 64 kbps per interface |
| signaling | NRZ and NRZI encoding; 16-bit and 32-bit CRC supported |
| mode | DTE or DCE — determined by the attached compact serial cable (all 8 ports share the cable-selected mode); clock rate must be set for DCE |
| form factor | Single-wide port adapter (PA); fits 7200 VXR, VIP2/VIP, FlexWAN, 7304 PA carrier card, RSM |
| compatibility | Cisco 7000/7100/7200/7301/7304/7401ASR/7500, uBR7200, Catalyst 5000/6000 (RSM/VIP2, FlexWAN) |
| eol status | End-of-Sale 31 March 2010 (EoL announcement c51-559304); no direct replacement; available refurbished |
End-of-life status
The PA-8T-232 is end-of-sale
Cisco has declared the PA-8T-232 end-of-sale, so it is no longer manufactured new. TFI supplies it professionally refurbished and tested.
Why refurbished still makes sense: a refurbished PA-8T-232 delivers the same proven performance at a fraction of the new-equipment cost, backed by a TFI warranty and SLA. It is the practical choice for spares, expansion of an existing deployment, or extending the life of a network you are not ready to replace. Talk to us about a successor model if you are planning a refresh.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Cisco PA-8T-232?
- Cisco PA-8T-232 — 8-port synchronous serial port adapter providing eight EIA/TIA-232 (RS-232) interfaces via a single 200-pin D-shell receptacle; single-wide port adapter for Cisco 7000/7100/7200/7300/7400/7500 routers, Catalyst 5000/6000 (RSM/VIP2, FlexWAN) and uBR7200.
- Is the PA-8T-232 still supported?
- The Cisco PA-8T-232 has reached end-of-sale, so it is supplied refurbished. TFI back every refurbished unit with a warranty and SLA options, which makes it a cost-effective choice where the platform still fits your network.
- How many ports does the PA-8T-232 have?
- Port configuration: 8 x EIA/TIA-232 (RS-232) synchronous serial interfaces.
- Can TFI deliver the PA-8T-232 in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the Cisco PA-8T-232 nationwide. Send us the SKU and we come back with stock, lead time and price — usually the same business day.
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Verification sources (7)
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/interfaces_modules/port_adapters/install_upgrade/serial/pa-8t-232-sync_serial_install_config/3795m8te/3562over.html
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/interfaces-modules/port-adapters/end_of_life_c51-559304.html
- https://www.senetic.pl/i/pdf/21158034-657.pdf
- https://www.amazon.com/Cisco-PA-8T-232-8-port-Synchronous-Adapter/dp/B0000516O1
- https://www.gotodirect.com/cisco-pa-8t-232-serial-port-adapter-8-x-rs-232-serial-port-adapter
- https://worldwidesupply.net/product/pa-8t-232/
- https://www.hardwarejet.com/cisco-pa-8t-232.html
Need pricing on PA-8T-232?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.