C-SM-NIM-ADPT – 2x NIM Carrier Adapter – SM-X Form Factor – Catalyst 8300
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C-SM-NIM-ADPT Description
C-SM-NIM-ADPT is a Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series SM-X carrier adapter module that lets a branch or edge router use one service-module slot to host up to two supported NIMs when more interface flexibility is needed. Cisco identifies it as a dual-NIM carrier card in SM-X form factor, states that it connects to the platform backplane with two 10-Gbps links, supports full online insertion and removal, and lists Cisco IOS XE 17.3.2 as the required software baseline.
Quick Specs
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Specification |
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Product ID |
C-SM-NIM-ADPT |
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Product type |
SM-NIM carrier adapter module |
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Cisco ordering description |
Cisco single-wide 2x NIM carrier module in SM-X form factor |
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Ordering form |
C-SM-NIM-ADPT (=) |
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Form factor |
SM-X service module |
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NIM capacity |
Up to 2 supported NIMs per carrier card |
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Supported platform family |
Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series |
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Minimum Cisco IOS XE version |
17.3.2 |
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Backplane connection |
Two 10-Gbps links to the forwarding engine |
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Online insertion and removal |
Supported |
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Dimensions |
1.57 x 8.11 x 8.15 in. (40 x 206 x 207 mm) |
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Weight |
500 grams |
Application Scenarios
Use C-SM-NIM-ADPT when a Catalyst 8300 design needs more NIM positions than the native NIM slots can provide and an SM-X slot is available for the adapter.
Select this adapter when the bill of materials includes Cisco-supported NIM families such as WAN, LTE, DSL, async, voice, or WAN/LAN modules that are listed for carrier-adapter use.
Use this SKU as a like-for-like carrier-card replacement when the installed Catalyst 8300 chassis already uses an SM-X bay to host supported NIMs through C-SM-NIM-ADPT.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C-SM-NIM-ADPT | ||
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Product type |
SM-NIM carrier adapter module |
1-port WAN NIM |
2-port WAN NIM |
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Primary role |
Hosts up to 2 supported NIMs in one SM-X slot |
Adds 1G or 10G SFP/SFP+ WAN connectivity |
Adds 100M or 1G RJ-45/SFP WAN connectivity |
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Form factor |
SM-X service module |
NIM |
NIM |
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Catalyst 8000 platform support |
Catalyst 8300 Series |
Catalyst 8300 Series |
Catalyst 8300 Series, Catalyst 8200 Series, and Catalyst 8200L |
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Minimum Cisco IOS XE version |
17.3.2 |
17.3.2 |
17.6.1 |
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Backplane connection |
Two 10-Gbps links |
10-Gbps link |
Not listed as a 10G backplane connection |
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Online insertion and removal |
Yes |
Online insertion only |
Online insertion only |
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Cisco ordering description |
Cisco single-wide 2x NIM carrier module in SM-X form factor |
Cisco 1-port 10-Gbps/1-Gbps SFP+ WAN Network Interface Module |
Cisco 2-port 100-Mbps/1-Gbps dual-mode GE/SFP Network Interface Module |
- In a C-SM-NIM-ADPT vs C-NIM-1X comparison, the key difference is function: C-SM-NIM-ADPT is the SM-X carrier adapter, while C-NIM-1X is the hosted WAN interface module for 1G or 10G SFP/SFP+ connectivity.
- The C-SM-NIM-ADPT difference from C-NIM-2T is also the form factor and role; C-SM-NIM-ADPT occupies an SM-X slot, while C-NIM-2T occupies a NIM position and provides dual-mode GE/SFP WAN ports.
- For buyers comparing C-SM-NIM-ADPT vs C-NIM-1X or C-NIM-2T, the first order check is whether the project needs a carrier adapter for NIM density or an actual WAN interface module.
Selection Guide
1. Choose it for SM-X based NIM expansion
Select C-SM-NIM-ADPT when the Catalyst 8300 chassis has an SM-X slot available and the order needs two supported NIM positions from that slot.
2. Quote a C-NIM module when ports are required
Choose C-NIM-1X or C-NIM-2T instead of C-SM-NIM-ADPT when the requirement is a physical WAN interface port rather than a carrier card.
3. Verify every hosted NIM against Cisco support tables
Match the planned NIM list to Cisco’s supported C-SM-NIM-ADPT module table, because not every Catalyst 8000 C-NIM family is supported in the carrier adapter.
4. Confirm software and chassis slot capacity
Check Cisco IOS XE 17.3.2 or later support context, the exact Catalyst 8300 chassis model, and the remaining SM-X slot count before approving the hardware bill.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Exact SKU |
C-SM-NIM-ADPT |
Confirms the order is for the SM-X carrier adapter rather than a WAN NIM |
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Platform |
Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series |
Cisco documents this adapter for Catalyst 8300 Series platforms |
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Slot plan |
Available SM-X service-module slot |
The adapter uses SM-X form factor and does not install in a native NIM slot |
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Hosted NIM count |
Up to 2 supported NIMs per adapter |
Prevents under-ordering adapter capacity or overfilling the carrier card |
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Hosted NIM compatibility |
Cisco-supported NIM list for C-SM-NIM-ADPT |
Some C-NIM modules are documented as unsupported in this carrier adapter |
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Software release |
Cisco IOS XE 17.3.2 or later support context |
Matches Cisco’s documented minimum software version for the adapter |
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OIR expectation |
Full online insertion and removal for the carrier adapter |
Separates the adapter behavior from direct NIM-slot insertion limits |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | C-SM-NIM-ADPT | Product type | SM-NIM carrier adapter module |
| Cisco ordering description | Cisco single-wide 2x NIM carrier module in SM-X form factor | Ordering form | C-SM-NIM-ADPT (=) |
| Form factor | SM-X service module | NIM capacity | Up to 2 supported NIMs per carrier card |
| Supported platform family | Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series | Minimum Cisco IOS XE version | 17.3.2 |
| Backplane connection | Two 10-Gbps links to the forwarding engine | Online insertion and removal | Supported |
| Dimensions | 1.57 x 8.11 x 8.15 in. (40 x 206 x 207 mm) | Weight | 500 grams |
| Operating temperature | 32 to 104 degrees F (0 to 40 degrees C) | Storage temperature | -38 to 150 degrees F (-40 to 70 degrees C) |
| Relative humidity | 5% to 95% | Operating humidity | 5% to 85% |
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Questions & Answers
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