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Cisco C-NIM-1X Network Module - 1 x SFP+ 10GbE Optical Fiber for Catalyst 8300 Series
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Technical Overview
This network module delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance through its SFP+ optical interface. The SFP+ form factor supports industry-standard hot-pluggable transceivers, allowing network administrators to select the appropriate optical transceiver for the required reach and fiber type.
The module is designed to operate with optical fiber media, which provides advantages in signal integrity, electromagnetic immunity, and distance capabilities compared to copper alternatives. It interfaces directly with the Catalyst 8300 Series switch backplane, ensuring full wire-speed throughput for the connected 10GbE link.
Key Product Advantages
The C-NIM-1X module extends the connectivity options of Catalyst 8300 Series switches with a dedicated, high-performance optical interface. Its integration ensures consistent operation within Cisco's ecosystem, leveraging the switch's management and QoS features for the added uplink.
High-Speed Uplink Capacity
Adds a 10GbE optical uplink to the switch, providing sufficient bandwidth for aggregating traffic from multiple lower-speed access ports or for high-speed inter-switch links.
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet throughput
- Optical fiber media for long-distance runs
- SFP+ interface for transceiver flexibility
Platform-Specific Compatibility
Designed exclusively for the Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Switches, ensuring full hardware and software compatibility without requiring third-party drivers or configuration workarounds.
- Guaranteed operation with Catalyst 8300
- Seamless chassis integration
- Cisco IOS-XE software support
Deployment / Use Cases
This network module is typically deployed in enterprise edge, campus backbone, or medium-sized data center environments where Catalyst 8300 Series switches form the network aggregation or distribution layer.
Common use cases include providing a 10GbE fiber uplink from a Catalyst 8300 switch to a core router or another aggregation switch, connecting to a fiber-based WAN service, or establishing a high-speed link to a server farm or storage array over optical fiber.
Enterprise Edge Aggregation
Install in a Catalyst 8300 switch at a branch or campus edge to aggregate traffic from access switches and backhaul it over a 10GbE optical link to the core network.
Data Center Interconnect
Use to connect Catalyst 8300 switches in different racks or rooms within a data center, leveraging optical fiber for noise immunity and distance capabilities beyond copper limits.
Highlights
- Single SFP+ port for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
- Optical fiber media support for durable, long-distance performance
- Designed for Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Switches
- Hot-pluggable SFP+ interface for flexible transceiver selection
- Enables high-speed uplinks in optical and data networking applications
- Country of origin: China
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C-NIM-1X |
| Brand Name | Cisco |
| Product Name | Network Module |
| Product Type | Network Module |
| Technical Information | |
| Application/Usage | Optical Network,Data Networking |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of Ports | 1 |
| Interfaces/Ports Details | 1 x SFP+ |
| Media & Performance | |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Switches |
| Country of Origin | China |
FAQ
What type of module is the Cisco C-NIM-1X?
The Cisco C-NIM-1X is a network module, specifically an expansion module that adds a single SFP+ port to compatible Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Switches. It is not a standalone transceiver but a module that hosts an SFP+ transceiver for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over optical fiber.
What speed and interface does this network module support?
This module supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) through its SFP+ interface. The SFP+ port is designed to accept industry-standard SFP+ optical transceivers, which then connect to optical fiber cabling to achieve the 10GbE link speed.
Which Cisco switches are compatible with the C-NIM-1X module?
The C-NIM-1X network module is compatible with the Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Switches. It is engineered to integrate directly into these specific switch models, ensuring full hardware and software compatibility for reliable operation in network deployments.
Does this module include an SFP+ transceiver?
No, the C-NIM-1X module itself does not include an SFP+ transceiver. It provides the SFP+ port slot. You must purchase a compatible SFP+ optical transceiver separately and insert it into this module to establish the optical fiber connection for 10GbE.
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