HID 2103HPGGSN Composite iClass SR 32K (16K/2 + 16K/1) Prog Credential
When you need to migrate from legacy proximity to iClass without forcing a facility-wide controller swap or issuing entirely new cards, composite credentials bridge the gap. The HID 2103HPGGSN combines iClass SR contactless smart card technology with an embedded 125 kHz prox chip in a single durable credential, letting you run dual-technology readers during transitions or maintain backward compatibility with existing prox infrastructure while deploying secure 13.56 MHz access points where they matter most.
Key Features
- Dual-technology construction: iClass SR 13.56 MHz smart card plus embedded 125 kHz HID Prox chip
- 32K total memory configuration: 16K bits with 2 application areas plus 16K bits with 1 application area
- Programmable memory structure supports multiple applications on a single credential
- Standard CR80 credit card dimensions with composite PVC/PET construction for durability
- iClass SR read range up to 4.75 inches depending on reader model
- Compatible with iClass and multiCLASS SE readers for the smart card portion
- Works with standard HID proximity readers for the 125 kHz component
- Sequential numbering available for inventory tracking and batch management
The 32K memory split gives you flexibility to segment cardholder data, access rights, and ancillary applications like cashless vending or print management without credential conflicts. You might allocate one 16K segment to physical access control and reserve the second for logical access or time-and-attendance integration. The programmable structure means you're not locked into a single use case at credential issuance—applications can be added or modified as facility requirements evolve.
Composite credentials eliminate the need to carry two cards during phased controller upgrades or mixed reader deployments. Install iClass readers at high-security entry points while maintaining existing prox readers at secondary doors or parking gates. The embedded prox chip ensures continuity for users, and the iClass SR component delivers encrypted credential data and mutual authentication where threats demand more than legacy proximity. This is the practical path forward when rip-and-replace isn't in the budget but security gaps can't wait.
