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Cisco NIM-4T-RF WAN Interface Card (VIC) - 4 x Serial WAN for 4451-X ISR
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This WAN Interface Card delivers essential serial connectivity with four ports optimized for WAN applications. It operates as a VIC (Virtual Interface Card), which virtualizes network interfaces to enhance flexibility and management within Cisco's IOS software environment.
The card is hot-pluggable, allowing for installation or replacement without powering down the router, minimizing network downtime. It leverages Cisco's high-reliability design for consistent data transmission over serial links.
This section brings together practical product details such as Application/Usage, Total Number of Ports, Interfaces/Ports Details, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The Cisco NIM-4T-RF enhances network flexibility and reliability by adding dedicated serial WAN ports to your Cisco 4451-X router. This expansion capability supports diverse WAN topologies and legacy serial protocols.
Modular Expansion
Integrates directly into the Cisco 4451-X router's slot, providing scalable serial connectivity without external devices.
- Seamless router integration
- Scalable port addition
Cost-Effective Refurbished Option
Offers reliable performance in refurbished condition, reducing acquisition costs while maintaining Cisco compatibility.
- Tested refurbished quality
- Budget-friendly deployment
WAN Optimization
Designed specifically for wide area network applications, ensuring stable serial connections for remote sites or legacy equipment.
- Dedicated WAN ports
- Legacy protocol support
Deployment / Use Cases
This WAN Interface Card is ideal for expanding serial connectivity in enterprise or service provider networks using Cisco 4451-X routers. It supports various deployment scenarios requiring reliable point-to-point serial links.
Common use cases include connecting to legacy serial devices such as routers, switches, or industrial equipment over WANs, establishing backup serial links for network redundancy, and enabling serial communication for branch office connectivity in hybrid network environments.
Legacy Device Integration
Connect older serial-based network equipment to modern Cisco routers, extending the lifespan of existing infrastructure.
Network Redundancy
Add serial WAN ports for backup links, enhancing network reliability and failover capabilities in critical deployments.
Highlights
- Four serial WAN ports for expanded connectivity
- Compatible with Cisco 4451-X Integrated Services Router
- Hot-pluggable design for easy installation
- Refurbished condition for cost savings
- Virtual Interface Card (VIC) technology
- Supports wide area network applications
- Seamless integration into modular router slots
- Reliable serial data transmission
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | NIM-4T-RF |
| Brand Name | Cisco |
| Product Name | WAN Interface Card (VIC) |
| Product Condition | Refurbished |
| Product Type | WAN Interface Card (WIC) |
| Technical Information | |
| Application/Usage | Wide Area Network |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of Ports | 4 |
| Interfaces/Ports Details | 4 x Serial WAN |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Cisco 4451-X Integrated Services Router |
FAQ
What is the Cisco NIM-4T-RF WAN Interface Card used for?
The Cisco NIM-4T-RF is a WAN Interface Card that adds four serial WAN ports to a compatible Cisco 4451-X Integrated Services Router. It is designed for wide area network applications, enabling reliable serial connections for point-to-point or multipoint links, such as connecting legacy devices or establishing backup network paths.
Which Cisco router models are compatible with this card?
This card is specifically compatible with the Cisco 4451-X Integrated Services Router. It integrates into the router's modular slot as a Virtual Interface Card (VIC), providing seamless expansion of serial WAN connectivity without requiring external hardware or complex configuration.
What does refurbished condition mean for this product?
Refurbished condition indicates that this Cisco NIM-4T-RF card has been previously used, tested, and restored to full working order. It offers a cost-effective alternative to new hardware while maintaining compatibility and performance standards for Cisco networking equipment, making it suitable for budget-conscious deployments.
How many ports does this WAN Interface Card provide?
The card provides four serial WAN ports. These ports are dedicated to serial connectivity, supporting data transmission over wide area networks for applications like legacy device integration, network redundancy, or branch office links, all within a single modular card.
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