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NIM-2FXS – 2 Port – Network Interface Module – FXS,FXS-E and DID
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NIM-2FXS Description
Cisco NIM-2FXS is a two-port Foreign Exchange Station (FXS) analog voice Network Interface Module for Cisco ISR 4000 Series routers. The universal FXS card can operate as standard FXS or DID (inbound-only) to connect analog phones, fax machines, key systems and off-premises extensions. With onboard DSP, NIM-2FXS delivers echo cancellation up to 128 ms, broad codec support, T.38 fax, modem pass-through, and caller-ID/polarity features. It supports online insertion and removal (OIR) on ISR 4300/4400 platforms and interoperates with SCCP, H.323, SIP and MGCP-based Unified Communications.
Key Features
Equipped with two Foreign Exchange Station ports that can also operate as Direct Inward Dial (DID) interfaces, allowing seamless connection of analog phones, fax machines, key systems, and inbound-only DID lines from the PSTN.
Onboard digital signal processor eliminates the need for external PVDMs, enabling time-division multiplexed (TDM) analog voice, echo cancellation up to 128 ms, voice activity detection, comfort noise generation, and consistent call quality in demanding environments.
Supports industry-standard codecs such as G.711, G.729a, G.726, along with G.723 and iSAC, ensuring flexible bandwidth optimization and compatibility with diverse WAN conditions and enterprise telephony deployments.
Provides caller-ID generation, battery polarity reversal, Message Waiting Indicator (MWI), cable detection, and long-loop support, enabling integration with legacy telephony devices while ensuring reliable and manageable station operation.
Built-in support for T.38 fax relay, fax pass-through, and modem pass-through ensures continued use of analog fax machines and legacy dial-up devices in sectors such as healthcare, government, utilities, and retail.
Supports online insertion and removal (OIR) for minimal downtime, SNMP/MIB-based manageability, and full interoperability with SCCP, H.323, SIP, and MGCP 1.0 protocols under Cisco IOS XE software, ensuring smooth integration into modern Unified Communications environments.
Applications Scenarios
Connect analog phones/faxes, or off-premises extensions while migrating to IP telephony, with DID for inbound call delivery.
Integrate front-desk phones, back-office fax lines, and analog devices with MWI/caller-ID while central call control runs on UC platforms.
Maintain compliant analog lines (fax/modem) for records, alarms, and specialty devices alongside SIP/H.323 voice.
Product Comparison
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Port makeup 5395_1077fc-72> |
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DID capability 5395_6a1580-65> |
Yes (inbound only) 5395_95dbd1-9e> |
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Caller-ID / polarity 5395_383faa-43> |
Generates caller-ID, battery polarity reversal 5395_8b99f0-69> |
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On-module DSP 5395_97183b-42> |
Yes 5395_ca9902-1d> |
Yes 5395_bfb200-2b> |
Yes 5395_1c9739-03> |
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Echo cancellation 5395_bac192-65> |
Up to 128 ms 5395_f6f25d-64> |
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Codecs 5395_e990fb-ee> |
G.711/G.729a/G.726; G.723 & iSAC noted 5395_a0acf0-09> |
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Fax/modem 5395_20dc41-07> |
T.38; fax & modem pass-through 5395_6a0c68-70> |
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SCCP/H.323/SIP/MGCP 1.0 5395_a9a778-7a> |
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OIR on ISR 4000 5395_8b2c04-9e> |
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Analog phones/fax, DID 5395_f0ed00-b8> |
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Weight 5395_9d490e-45> |
0.42 lb (191 g) 5395_5125db-90> |
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Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Model | NIM-2FXS (2-port FXS Network Interface Module) | Form factor | NIM plug-in module for Cisco ISR 4000 Series |
| Ports | 2 × FXS, RJ-11 connectors | Interface type | Foreign Exchange Station (FXS), universal |
| Platform support | Cisco ISR 4321, 4331, 4351, 4431, 4451 | Online Insertion/Removal (OIR) | Supported |
| Typical devices connected | Analog phones, fax machines, modems, or key systems | Loop current | 20 mA to 30 mA |
| Signaling | Loop start, Ground start | Ring voltage | Up to 75 Vrms, 20–25 Hz |
| Voice codecs | G.711 (A/μ-law), G.729a/b, G.726, G.723.1 | Fax/Modem | T.38 Fax Relay, Fax/Modem passthrough |
| Protocol interworking | SIP, SCCP, H.323, MGCP 1.0 | RTP features | RTP/RTCP, RFC 4733 (DTMF relay) |
| Echo cancellation | 128 ms tail length | Voice optimizations | VAD, CNG, cRTP (Compressed RTP) |
| DSP resources | On-module DSP (no router PVDM required) | Country configuration | Software-selectable (global homologation) |
| Cabling | 2-wire analog, straight-through RJ-11 | Use cases | Analog device connectivity for voice gateway, branch office telephony |
| Minimum software | Cisco IOS XE 3.13 or later (UC license) | Management | CLI (console/SSH), SNMP, Cisco Prime Collaboration |
| Regulatory compliance | TIA-968-B (US), CS-03 (CA), AS/CA S002/S003 (AU), TBR 21 (EU) | Weight | Approx. 0.42 lb (≈190 g) |
| Power consumption | Under 10 W | Operating temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Ordering PID | NIM-2FXS | Warranty | Per Cisco hardware standard warranty |
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