NIM-LTEA-LA – LTE Advanced WWAN NIM – APAC/LATAM – Cisco ISR 4000
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NIM-LTEA-LA Description
NIM-LTEA-LA is a Cisco LTE Advanced 3.0 Wireless WAN Network Interface Module for Cisco ISR and ENCS deployments in Australia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Japan, China, India, and South Korea. It supports LTE Category 6 operation with theoretical 300 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload, LA regional LTE FDD and TDD bands, a Sierra Wireless EM7430 modem, dual Micro-SIM 3FF sockets with redundancy failover, and Cisco 4200, 4300, 4400 Series ISR plus ENCS 5400 Series platform scope. The module adds cellular WAN, backup WAN, or out-of-band connectivity where carrier bands match the regional LTE design.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
|---|---|
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Product ID |
NIM-LTEA-LA |
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Product type |
LTE Advanced 3.0 Wireless WAN Network Interface Module |
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Cisco spare PID |
NIM-LTEA-LA= |
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Regional scope |
Australia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Japan, China, India, and South Korea |
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LTE category |
Category 6 |
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Theoretical LTE speed |
300 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload |
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LTE FDD bands |
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 21, and 28 |
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LTE TDD bands |
38, 39, 40, and 41 |
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Modem platform |
Sierra Wireless EM7430 with Qualcomm MDM9230 |
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SIM support |
Dual Micro-SIM 3FF sockets with redundancy failover |
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Supported platforms |
Cisco 4200, 4300, and 4400 Series ISRs; ENCS 5400 Series |
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Software baseline |
Universal Cisco IOS XE 16.3.2 or later |
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Carrier aggregation combinations |
1+(8,18,19,21); 3+(5,7,19,28); 7+(5,7,28); 19+21; 38+38; 39+39; 40+40; 41+41 |
Application Scenarios
Use NIM-LTEA-LA when a Cisco 4000 Series ISR or ENCS 5400 design needs LTE Advanced WWAN for sites covered by the LA-region frequency set rather than the EA-region band plan.
Select this module when the bill is moving from the NIM-4G-LTE-LA generation to an LTE Advanced 3.0 LA-region NIM and the deployment can use the Cisco-listed Category 6 data-service capability.
Deploy NIM-LTEA-LA only after the carrier service, supported bands, Micro-SIM handling, TNC antenna connections, and any GPS antenna requirement are checked against the site survey.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
NIM-LTEA-LA |
NIM-LTEA-EA |
NIM-4G-LTE-LA |
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Product type |
LTE Advanced 3.0 Wireless WAN NIM |
LTE Advanced 3.0 Wireless WAN NIM |
4G LTE 2.5 Wireless WAN NIM |
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Cisco ordering form |
NIM-LTEA-LA= spare PID confirmed |
NIM-LTEA-EA= spare PID confirmed |
NIM-4G-LTE-LA |
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Primary regional scope |
Australia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Japan, China, India, and South Korea |
United States, Europe, Canada, and Middle East |
Asia Pacific, Australia, and Latin America |
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LTE category |
Category 6 |
Category 6 |
Category 4 |
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Theoretical download/upload speed |
300 Mbps / 50 Mbps |
300 Mbps / 50 Mbps |
150 Mbps / 50 Mbps |
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Modem platform |
Sierra Wireless EM7430 with Qualcomm MDM9230 |
Sierra Wireless EM7455 with Qualcomm MDM9230 |
Sierra Wireless MC7430 with Qualcomm MDM9230 |
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LTE FDD bands |
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 21, 28 |
1-5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30 |
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 21, 28 |
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LTE TDD bands |
38, 39, 40, 41 |
41 |
38, 39, 40, 41 |
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SIM support |
Dual Micro-SIM 3FF sockets with redundancy failover |
Dual Micro-SIM 3FF sockets with redundancy failover |
4G LTE SIM socket for USIM or Mini-SIM 2FF |
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Firmware selection |
FW-7430-LTE-AU, FW-7430-LTE-JN, or FW-7430-LTE-GN |
FW-7455-LTE-VZ, FW-7455-LTE-AT, FW-7430-LTE-ST, or FW-7430-LTE-GN |
FW-7430-LTE-AU, FW-7430-LTE-JN, or FW-7430-LTE-GN |
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Supported platform scope |
Cisco 4200, 4300, and 4400 Series ISRs; ENCS 5400 Series |
Cisco 4200, 4300, and 4400 Series ISRs; ENCS 5400 Series |
Cisco 4200, 4300, and 4400 Series ISRs |
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Software baseline |
Universal Cisco IOS XE 16.3.2 or later |
Universal Cisco IOS XE 16.3.2 or later |
Universal Cisco IOS XE 16.3.2 or later |
- In a NIM-LTEA-LA vs NIM-LTEA-EA comparison, the critical difference is the regional band plan: NIM-LTEA-LA maps to Australia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Japan, China, India, and South Korea, while NIM-LTEA-EA maps to United States, Europe, Canada, and Middle East deployments.
- The NIM-LTEA-LA difference from NIM-4G-LTE-LA is LTE generation and speed class because NIM-LTEA-LA is Cisco LTE Advanced 3.0 Category 6, while NIM-4G-LTE-LA is Cisco LTE 2.5 Category 4.
- For buyers comparing NIM-LTEA-LA vs NIM-LTEA-EA, the which model to choose review should start with supported FDD/TDD bands and firmware selection rather than assuming LTE Advanced NIMs are interchangeable across regions.
- A NIM-LTEA-LA comparison with NIM-4G-LTE-LA should also check SIM format because the LTE Advanced model uses dual Micro-SIM 3FF sockets, while the LTE 2.5 model uses a Cisco-listed 4G LTE SIM socket for USIM or Mini-SIM 2FF.
Selection Guide
1. Choose the LA LTE Advanced band plan
Select NIM-LTEA-LA when the carrier plan uses the Cisco-listed LA-region LTE Advanced 3.0 bands and the deployment region matches Australia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Japan, China, India, or South Korea.
2. Keep EA-region orders separate
Move to NIM-LTEA-EA when the order is for United States, Europe, Canada, or Middle East carrier coverage because Cisco lists a different modem firmware set and LTE band profile for that SKU.
3. Use the LTE 2.5 module only for older BOM alignment
Use NIM-4G-LTE-LA only when the design specifically calls for the LTE 2.5 LA-region NIM; NIM-LTEA-LA is the LTE Advanced 3.0 Category 6 LA-region module in the Cisco table.
4. Verify service plan and host software first
Confirm carrier coverage, SIM provisioning, antenna placement, host platform, and Universal Cisco IOS XE 16.3.2 or later before finalizing the order because the module depends on both cellular service and router software readiness.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
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Exact product ID |
NIM-LTEA-LA or Cisco spare PID NIM-LTEA-LA= |
Prevents substitution with the EA-region LTE Advanced NIM or the earlier LTE 2.5 LA-region NIM |
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Regional and carrier fit |
LA-region FDD/TDD bands and carrier support for the deployment country |
The same module should not be treated as a universal cellular SKU across all markets |
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Host platform |
Cisco 4200, 4300, or 4400 Series ISR or ENCS 5400 Series support context |
Keeps the module aligned with Cisco-listed hardware families |
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Software baseline |
Universal Cisco IOS XE 16.3.2 or later and any platform-specific SD-WAN readiness |
Avoids installing the module into a router image that does not match Cisco’s LTE Advanced NIM support baseline |
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SIM and service plan |
Dual Micro-SIM 3FF handling, service subscription, and carrier APN details |
Cellular service cannot be validated from the hardware PID alone |
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Antenna path |
Main and MIMO TNC connectors, optional GPS SMA antenna, cable length, and site signal quality |
RF accessories and placement can control whether the installed module can use the intended cellular path |
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Throughput expectation |
Category 6 300 Mbps downlink and 50 Mbps uplink are theoretical and depend on carrier channel bandwidth, provisioning, host platform, and active services |
Prevents using the data sheet speed as a guaranteed site throughput commitment |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | NIM-LTEA-LA | Product type | LTE Advanced 3.0 Wireless WAN Network Interface Module |
| Cisco spare PID | NIM-LTEA-LA= | Regional scope | Australia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Japan, China, India, and South Korea |
| LTE category | Category 6 | Theoretical LTE speed | 300 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload |
| LTE FDD bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 21, and 28 | LTE TDD bands | 38, 39, 40, and 41 |
| Carrier aggregation combinations | 1+(8,18,19,21); 3+(5,7,19,28); 7+(5,7,28); 19+21; 38+38; 39+39; 40+40; 41+41 | Backward compatibility | UMTS and HSPA+ bands plus TD-SCDMA 39 |
| HSPA+ speed | Download up to Category 20 at 42.2 Mbps; upload up to Category 6 at 5.76 Mbps | DC-HSPA+ speed | Download Category 26 at 62 Mbps; upload up to Category 8 at 11.5 Mbps |
| Modem platform | Sierra Wireless EM7430 with Qualcomm MDM9230 | Modem form factor | Embedded PCI minicard |
| External interfaces | Cisco LTE Advanced 3.0, Micro-USB diagnostics, two TNC main/MIMO RF connectors, active GPS with SMA option | SIM support | Dual Micro-SIM 3FF sockets with redundancy failover and Auto SIM carrier capability |
| Supported platforms | Cisco 4200, 4300, and 4400 Series ISRs; ENCS 5400 Series | Form factor | Single-wide NIM for Cisco 4000 Series ISRs and ENCS 5400 Series |
| Software baseline | Universal Cisco IOS XE 16.3.2 Software image or later | Firmware selection | FW-7430-LTE-AU, FW-7430-LTE-JN, or FW-7430-LTE-GN |
| Power | 6W without traffic | Dying Gasp | Power failure detection 600 ms and notification with SMS messaging |
| Dimensions | 1.25 x 3.5 x 7.3 in. (3.18 x 8.89 x 18.54 cm) | Weight | 9.5 oz (270g) |
| Management interface | Cisco IOS XE Software CLI | LED indicators | Enable, RSSI, WWAN, Service, and GPS |
| Antenna included note | Dual LTE-ANTM-D and dual extender 4G-AE010-R ship with LTE Advanced NIMs including spares | Mobile IP license note | Mobile IP requires a separate APP or AX license |
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