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NIM-4FXS – 4 Port – Network Interface Module – FXS,FXS-E and DID
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NIM-4FXS Description
Cisco NIM-4FXS is a four-port Foreign Exchange Station (FXS) analog voice Network Interface Module for Cisco ISR 4000 Series routers. Each port can operate as a standard FXS station or as a Direct Inward Dial (DID) interface for inbound calls, enabling direct connection of analog phones, fax machines, key systems, and off-premises extensions. With onboard DSP resources, NIM-4FXS delivers up to 128-ms echo cancellation, broad codec interoperability, and T.38 fax/modem support. It supports online insertion and removal (OIR) on ISR 4300/4400 platforms and interoperates with SCCP, H.323, SIP, and MGCP-based Unified Communications deployments.
Key Features
Provides four Foreign Exchange Station ports that can also function as Direct Inward Dial (DID), ideal for connecting analog phones, fax machines, key systems, and inbound PSTN lines.
Onboard DSP removes the need for router PVDMs, enabling time-division multiplexed voice, echo cancellation up to 128 ms, voice activity detection, and comfort noise generation.
Supports G.711, G.729a, G.726, plus G.723 and iSAC, ensuring flexible bandwidth optimization and compatibility across enterprise and branch networks.
Delivers caller-ID generation, battery polarity reversal, Message Waiting Indicator (MWI), cable detection, and configurable long-loop support for robust enterprise voice.
Compatible with T.38 fax relay, fax pass-through, and modem pass-through, allowing smooth integration of legacy fax and dial-up devices in critical industries.
Supports online insertion and removal (OIR), SNMP/MIB manageability, and interoperability with SCCP, H.323, SIP, and MGCP 1.0 under Cisco IOS XE software.
Applications Scenarios
Connect lobby/desk phones and fax machines, or terminate inbound DID lines from the PSTN while central call control runs on UC platforms.
Integrate analog guest-room/front-desk phones, back-office fax, and POS modems; use MWI and caller-ID to streamline operations.
Maintain regulated analog lines for alarms, records systems, or specialized medical/industrial devices during phased migration to IP telephony.
Product Comparison
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0.42 lb (191 g) 5397_2bac84-16> |
0.44 lb (200 g) 5397_6d4fa8-70> |
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Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Model | NIM-4FXS (4-port FXS Network Interface Module) | Form factor | NIM plug-in module for Cisco ISR 4000 Series |
| Ports | 4 × FXS, RJ-11 connectors | Interface type | Foreign Exchange Station (FXS), universal analog interface |
| Platform support | Cisco ISR 4321, 4331, 4351, 4431, 4451 | Online Insertion/Removal (OIR) | Supported |
| Typical devices connected | Analog telephones, fax machines, modems, key systems | Loop current | 20 mA to 30 mA nominal |
| 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 (RFC 2833) DTMF relay |
| Echo cancellation | Up to 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 integration for Cisco voice gateways, branch telephony |
| Minimum software | Cisco IOS XE 3.13 or later (Unified Communications 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. 0.46 lb (≈210 g) |
| Power consumption | Under 10 W | Operating temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Ordering PID | NIM-4FXS | Warranty | Per Cisco standard hardware warranty policy |
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