NIM-ES2-8-P - Cisco ISR4000 Network Interface Modules Overview
NIM-ES2-8-P - Cisco ISR4000 Network Interface Modules is a genuine modular capacity expansion product from Cisco, a leading enterprise networking vendor whose Catalyst, Nexus and ISR families power campus, data-center and branch networks worldwide. Belonging to the Cisco family, the NIM-ES2-8-P unit is built to the original factory specification, so it integrates with existing Cisco deployments predictably and behaves exactly as the platform documentation describes. In the network, it is deployed as a standalone unit or as part of a larger managed network, following the standard operating procedures of the platform.
This unit follows the original factory specification for the Cisco family, covering its intended role without compatibility surprises. Standard mounting, cabling and management practices apply, and it interoperates with surrounding hardware using the same procedures as other Cisco equipment already deployed in the network.
Typical deployments include adding ports and performance to existing chassis systems, modernizing legacy platforms with compatible line cards, and mixing copper, fiber and high-speed uplinks in one chassis. Organizations commonly source it for refresh programs, capacity expansion and spares management, keeping a tested unit on hand so outages stay short and replacements are predictable. The factory detail for this unit reads: “8-port PoE/PoE+ Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Switch NIM”. This makes it a practical choice when original-spec hardware is required at a predictable cost.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation, including port status, console access and firmware state. Our warranty coverage and responsive technical support protect the purchase after it arrives, and our team can confirm revision levels and software compatibility before you order. For volume requirements we also offer configuration checks and staged delivery options.
Contact our sales team for current availability, lead time and shipping options for the NIM-ES2-8-P. We respond quickly with stock status and a firm quote, so you can plan the refresh or expansion with confidence.
Key Specifications
Applications
Enterprise WAN
Branch and campus routing with advanced services.
Service Provider
Edge routing for ISP and MPLS deployments.
Data Center
Interconnect core and aggregation layers reliably.
Buying a Pre-Owned NIM-ES2-8-P
Verify the unit is tested, firmware confirmed, and condition documented. Every unit is fully tested and warranty covered. Contact our team for current stock and availability.
NIM-ES2-8-P Specifications | ||
Product Number | NIM-ES2-8-P | |
Form Factor | Single-wide NIM form factor | |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 0.8 x 6.2 x 4.8 in. (2.1 x 18.8 x 12.2 cm) | |
Weight | 149g (0.33 lb) | |
IEEE protocols | ● Gigabit Ethernet: IEEE 802.3 and 10BASE-T ● Gigabit Ethernet: IEEE 802.3u, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-TX ● IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol ● IEEE 802.1p CoS for Traffic Prioritization ● IEEE 802.1q VLAN ● IEEE 802.1X Security ● IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex ● IEEE 802.3af Power over Gigabit Ethernet Standard | |
RFC | RFC 2284, PPP Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) | |
MIBs | ● RFC 1213 ● IF MIB ● RFC 2037 ENTITY MIB ● CISCO-CDP-MIB ● CISCO-IMAGE-MIB ● CISCO-FLASH-MIB ● OLD-CISCO-CHASSIS-MIB ● CISCO-VTP-MIB ● CISCO-HSRP-MIB ● OLD-CISCO-TS-MIB ● CISCO-ENTITY-ASSET-MIB ● CISCO-ENTITY-FRU-CONTROL-MIB ● BRIDGE MIB (RFC 1493) | ● CISCO-VLAN-MEMBERSHIP-MIB ● CISCO-VLAN-IFINDEX-RELATIONSHIP-MIB ● RMON1-MIB ● PIM-MIB ● CISCO-STP-EXTENSIONS-MIB ● OSPF MIB (RFC 1253) ● IPMROUTE-MIB ● CISCO-MEMORY-POOL-MIB ● ETHER-LIKE-MIB (RFC 1643) ● CISCO-ENTITY-FRU-CONTROL-MIB.my ● CISCO-RTTMON-MIB ● CISCO-PROCESS-MIB ● CISCO-COPS-CLIENT-MIB |
Manageability | ● SNMP and Telnet interface support delivers comprehensive in-band management, and a CLI management console provides detailed out-of-band management. ● An embedded RMON software agent supports four RMON groups (history, statistics, alarms, and events) for enhanced traffic management, monitoring, and analysis. ● A SPAN port can mirror traffic from one or many ports to another port for monitoring all eight RMON groups with an RMON probe or network analyzer. ● Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) reduces the cost of administering software upgrades by downloading from a centralized location. ● Two LEDs per port provide convenient visual indication of the port link and PoE status. ● Crash information support enables a switch to generate a crash file for improved troubleshooting. ● Show-interface capabilities provide information about the configuration capabilities of any interface. | |
Connectors and cabling | ● 10BASE-T ports: RJ-45 connectors, two-pair Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling ● 100BASE-TX ports: RJ-45 connectors; two-pair Category 5 UTP cabling ● 1000BASE-TX ports: RJ-45 connectors; two-pair Category 5e and Category 6 UTP cabling | |
LED indicators | ● Link status LED: One LED per port for indicating link status ● PoE LED: One LED per port system for PoE status indication | |
Internal power supply | Optional PoE system power supply available for all Cisco 4000 Series routers | |
Internal redundant power supply | For the Cisco 4431 and 4451 routers only | |
DC power support | ● DC system power input available on the Cisco 4351, 4431, and 4451 routers ● PoE option not available with DC system power input | |
Software support | Minimum Cisco IOS-XE Software Release 3.15 for Cisco 4000 Series routers: IP Base License of the Universal image | |
Operating temperature
| 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) | |
Operating humidity | 10 to 90 percent, noncondensing | |
Nonoperating temperature | -4° to 149°F (-20° to 65°C) | |
Operating altitude | 15,000 ft (4,570m) | |
Regulatory compliance, safety, and EMC | When installed in a Cisco 4000 Series router, the Cisco Gigabit Ethernet LAN Switch NIM meets the standards (regulatory compliance, safety, and EMC) of the router itself. Refer to the data sheets for the Cisco 4000 Series routers for more details. | |
