C-NIM-1X – 1-Port 1G/10G SFP+ WAN Module – Catalyst 8000
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C-NIM-1X Description
The Cisco C-NIM-1X is a 1-port 10G/1G SFP+ WAN Network Interface Module designed for Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series routers. It provides high-speed Layer 3 fiber WAN connectivity with a non-oversubscribed 10-Gbps backplane link and hardware-based 256-bit MACsec encryption. Ideal for secure Ethernet WAN, SD-WAN, and high-bandwidth branch uplinks, the C-NIM-1X supports a wide range of Cisco 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ optics and operates as a fully routed WAN port under Cisco IOS XE.
Supported Switch Models
Cisco C-NIM-1X is supported on the following platform:
Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms
- C8300-2N2S-4T2X
- C8300-1N1S-4T2X
- C8300-2N2S-6T
- C8300-1N1S-6T
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C-NIM-1X |
C-NIM-2T |
C-NIM-1M |
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Form factor |
NIM |
NIM |
NIM |
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WAN ports / media |
1 × SFP/SFP+ port |
2 × RJ-45 + 2 × SFP, in 2 combo groups |
1 × RJ-45 port |
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Supported speeds |
1G and 10G Ethernet (1000BASE-X SFP / 10G SFP+) |
100M/1G copper (100/1000BASE-T), 1G fiber (1000BASE-X) |
100/1000/2500MBASE-T (mGig) |
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WAN connection type |
SFP/SFP+ Layer 3 WAN |
Dual-mode GE/SFP combo Layer 3 WAN |
2.5G/1G copper Layer 3 WAN |
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MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE) |
256-bit WAN MACsec |
256-bit WAN MACsec |
Not supported |
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PoE / UPOE |
No |
No |
Cisco UPOE+ 90 W (802.3bt) |
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Backplane connection |
10G backplane link (non-oversubscribed) |
No 10G backplane; standard NIM bandwidth |
No 10G backplane |
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Supported platforms |
Catalyst 8300 Series only |
Catalyst 8300, 8200, 8200L |
Catalyst 8300, 8200, 8200L |
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Required Cisco IOS XE |
17.3.2 |
17.6.1 |
17.6.1 |
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Dimensions (H × W × D) |
1.25 × 3.50 × 7.24 in (32 × 89 × 184 mm) |
1.25 × 3.50 × 7.24 in (32 × 89 × 184 mm) |
1.25 × 3.50 × 7.24 in (32 × 89 × 184 mm) |
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Weight |
240 g |
360 g |
350 g |
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Operating temperature |
0–40°C (32–104°F) |
0–40°C (32–104°F) |
0–40°C (32–104°F) |
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Storage temperature |
–40–70°C (–38–150°F) |
–40–70°C (–38–150°F) |
–40–70°C (–38–150°F) |
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Online insertion / removal |
Online insertion only in NIM slot |
Online insertion only in NIM slot |
Online insertion only in NIM slot |
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Typical use case (summary) |
High-speed 10G WAN uplink with MACsec |
Flexible 100M/1G copper/fiber WAN, dual link options |
2.5G mGig WAN + 90W UPOE+ for powering external devices |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | C-NIM-1X | Product Type | 1-port 10G/1G SFP+ WAN Network Interface Module |
| Form Factor | NIM (Network Interface Module) | Supported Platform | Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms |
| Required IOS XE Version | 17.3.2 or later | WAN Ports | 1 × SFP/SFP+ routed Layer 3 WAN port |
| Supported WAN Speeds | 1 Gbps (1000BASE-X) and 10 Gbps (SFP+) | Backplane Connection | 10 Gbps non-oversubscribed link to router forwarding engine |
| MACsec | 256-bit WAN MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE) | PoE Support | No PoE (data-only WAN port) |
| Supported Optics | Cisco 1G and 10G SFP/SFP+ fiber transceivers | Unsupported Optics | No RJ-45 copper SFPs, no 10/100-Mbps SFP modules |
| Layer 3 Features | Same feature set as embedded WAN ports on Catalyst 8300 | Layer 2 Behavior | No local switching; port operates as routed Layer 3 interface |
| Online Insertion | Online insertion in NIM slot supported | Use with SM Adapter | Supported in C-SM-NIM-ADPT for SM-X slots |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 1.25 × 3.50 × 7.24 in | Dimensions (Metric) | 32 × 89 × 184 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 240 g (0.24 kg) | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-38°F to 150°F) | Operating Humidity | 5% to 85% non-condensing |
| Non-operating Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing | Typical Use Cases | 10G secure Ethernet WAN, SD-WAN uplink, high-bandwidth branch edge |
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