HID 2100PGGMN Composite iClass Card 2K/2 Prox Gloss
When you need to migrate from legacy 125 kHz proximity to secure 13.56 MHz iClass without replacing every reader overnight, dual-technology cards bridge the gap. The HID 2100PGGMN delivers both iClass SE platform security and HID Prox compatibility in a single composite credential, letting you phase upgrades by door priority while maintaining access continuity across mixed deployments.
Key Features
- Dual-technology credential combining iClass SE (13.56 MHz) and HID Prox (125 kHz) in one card
- 2K bit (256 byte) memory configuration supporting multiple applications on the iClass chip
- Composite construction provides durability for high-traffic environments and frequent use
- Glossy finish accepts direct-to-card printing for photo badging and visual identification
- Standard CR80 credit card dimensions (3.375" x 2.125") fit existing badge holders and lanyards
- Supports both secure mutual authentication (iClass) and legacy proximity protocols
- Compatible with iClass SE readers for encrypted credential data and diversified keys
- Works with existing HID Prox readers without firmware updates or infrastructure changes
Migration projects fail when you're forced to choose between ripping out functional hardware or delaying security improvements. This card eliminates that choice. Program the Prox side to work with older readers in low-security areas like parking gates or secondary entries, while deploying the iClass credential at critical access points with newer readers. As budget allows, swap readers building-by-building without reissuing cards or creating access gaps during the transition window.
The 2K memory provides headroom beyond basic access control—store additional applications like cashless vending, print release, or time-and-attendance on the secure iClass chip while the Prox side handles legacy door hardware. Composite construction withstands the wear pattern of daily badge pulls better than PVC alone, and the glossy surface takes thermal transfer or dye-sublimation printing for photo badges that stay readable through the card's service life. For integrators managing phased security upgrades across enterprise campuses or multi-building facilities, dual-technology credentials turn a forklift replacement into a manageable rollout.
