NIM-PVDM-64 – 64-Channel Voice DSP – NIM Slot – IP Media Services
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NIM-PVDM-64 Description
NIM-PVDM-64 is a Cisco Packet Voice DSP network interface module that adds IP media processing to supported Cisco edge platforms through a Network Interface Module slot. Cisco identifies it as the 64-channel NIM PVDM and lists support for 64 low-complexity, 48 medium-complexity, or 32 high-complexity channels, making it suitable for branch voice deployments that need dedicated DSP resources for IP media services. Cisco also documents NIM-PVDM-X modules for Catalyst 8300 and Catalyst 8200 Series Edge Platforms and specifies 15W power for the NIM form factor, while treating this module family as an IP voice DSP option rather than a TDM application module.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
NIM-PVDM-64 |
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Product type |
NIM-based voice DSP module |
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Cisco description |
NIM PVDM with 64-channel DSP |
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Slot type |
Network Interface Module slot |
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Low-complexity channels |
64 |
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Medium-complexity channels |
48 |
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High-complexity channels |
32 |
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Service scope |
IP-based voice services |
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TDM application support |
Not supported for NIM-PVDM-X modules |
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Catalyst 8300 software listing |
IOS XE 17.3.2 / XE SD-WAN 17.3.2 / vManage 20.3.2 |
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Catalyst 8200 software listing |
IOS XE 17.4.1 or 17.5.1 baseline by model |
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Module power |
15W |
Application Scenarios
NIM-PVDM-64 fits a supported branch router BOM when the voice design needs 64 low-complexity, 48 medium-complexity, or 32 high-complexity DSP channels in a NIM slot.
Select this module for Catalyst 8300 designs that require NIM-PVDM support for DSP-farm IP services and align the order with the Cisco-listed IOS XE, XE SD-WAN, and vManage versions.
NIM-PVDM-64 is the middle NIM-PVDM choice when NIM-PVDM-32 is too small for the codec plan and NIM-PVDM-128 would add channel density the deployment does not require.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
NIM-PVDM-64 | |||
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Cisco description |
NIM PVDM with 64-channel DSP |
NIM PVDM with 32-channel DSP |
NIM PVDM with 128-channel DSP |
64-channel high-density voice DSP module or spare |
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Product type |
NIM-based voice DSP module |
NIM-based voice DSP module |
NIM-based voice DSP module |
Motherboard or T1/E1 module-slot voice DSP |
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Slot type |
Network Interface Module slot |
Network Interface Module slot |
Network Interface Module slot |
On-board motherboard or T1/E1 module slot |
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Low-complexity channels |
64 |
32 |
128 |
64 |
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Medium-complexity channels |
48 |
24 |
96 |
48 |
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High-complexity channels |
32 |
16 |
64 |
32 |
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Service scope |
IP-based voice services |
IP-based voice services |
IP-based voice services |
IP-based voice services on motherboard or voice T1/E1 connectivity on T1/E1 NIM |
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Catalyst 8300 software listing |
IOS XE 17.3.2 / XE SD-WAN 17.3.2 / vManage 20.3.2 |
IOS XE 17.3.2 / XE SD-WAN 17.3.2 / vManage 20.3.2 |
IOS XE 17.3.2 / XE SD-WAN 17.3.2 / vManage 20.3.2 |
IOS XE mode PVDM option for DSP-farm IP services |
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Datasheet platform context |
Catalyst 8300 and ISR 4461 NIM-slot platforms |
Catalyst 8300 and ISR 4461 NIM-slot platforms |
Catalyst 8300 and ISR 4461 NIM-slot platforms |
Cisco 4000 Series ISR motherboard or T1/E1 NIM context |
- In a NIM-PVDM-64 vs NIM-PVDM-32 comparison, the practical difference is channel density because NIM-PVDM-64 lists twice the low-, medium-, and high-complexity channels in the same NIM-PVDM family.
- The NIM-PVDM-64 vs NIM-PVDM-128 difference is the next capacity step; both use a Network Interface Module slot, but NIM-PVDM-128 doubles the listed channel counts.
- For a NIM-PVDM-64 vs PVDM4-64 comparison, the channel counts match while the slot path changes from NIM-PVDM-X to the motherboard or T1/E1 module-slot PVDM4 design.
- Buyers deciding which model to choose should compare slot type first, then match the Cisco channel-density table to the codec complexity target.
Selection Guide
1. Match the quote to the 64-channel NIM option
Choose NIM-PVDM-64 when the official channel table matches 64 low-complexity, 48 medium-complexity, or 32 high-complexity channels in a NIM-based DSP module.
2. Downsize only when the smaller tier is enough
Select NIM-PVDM-32 instead of NIM-PVDM-64 only when the confirmed codec mix fits the lower 32-channel low-complexity tier and the BOM still needs a NIM-PVDM module.
3. Move to NIM-PVDM-128 for a larger DSP pool
Use NIM-PVDM-128 when the same NIM slot family is required but the planned channel count exceeds the NIM-PVDM-64 density.
4. Keep PVDM4-64 separate from NIM-PVDM-64
Specify PVDM4-64 only for the Cisco-documented motherboard or T1/E1 module-slot path, not as a direct replacement for the NIM-PVDM-64 form factor.
Ordering Checklist
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Review Area |
Required Confirmation |
Procurement Risk |
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Exact SKU |
Confirm NIM-PVDM-64 rather than NIM-PVDM-32, NIM-PVDM-128, or PVDM4-64 |
Prevents a density or slot-form-factor mismatch |
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NIM slot |
Verify the target platform has the required Network Interface Module slot |
NIM-PVDM-64 is documented as a NIM-PVDM-X module |
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Codec complexity |
Map the design to 64 low-, 48 medium-, or 32 high-complexity channels |
Avoids sizing the DSP pool from the wrong codec column |
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Platform support |
Check the Cisco Catalyst 8300, Catalyst 8200, Catalyst 8200L, or ISR 4461 support context for the order |
Reduces the risk of quoting the module into an unsupported platform |
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Software baseline |
Confirm the IOS XE, XE SD-WAN, and vManage versions listed for the selected platform |
Keeps the hardware line item aligned with the deployment software train |
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Service boundary |
Confirm the requirement is IP media service support rather than TDM application support |
Cisco documents NIM-PVDM-X modules as IP-service DSP options |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | NIM-PVDM-64 | Product type | NIM-based voice DSP module |
| Cisco description | NIM PVDM with 64-channel DSP | Slot type | Network Interface Module slot |
| Low-complexity channels | 64 | Medium-complexity channels | 48 |
| High-complexity channels | 32 | Service scope | IP-based voice services |
| TDM application support | Not supported for NIM-PVDM-X modules | Catalyst 8300 software listing | IOS XE 17.3.2 / XE SD-WAN 17.3.2 / vManage 20.3.2 |
| C8200 software listing | IOS XE 17.4.1 / XE SD-WAN 17.4.1 / vManage 20.4.1 | C8200L software listing | IOS XE 17.5.1 / XE SD-WAN 17.5.1 / vManage 20.5.1 |
| DSP technology | Multicore DSP technology | Interface | Network Interface Module (NIM-PVDM-X) |
| Operating temperature | 32 to 122 degrees F (0 to 50 degrees C) | Voltage | 12V |
| Current | 1.25A | Power | 15W |
| Weight | 0.45 lb (204 g) | Dimensions | 1.25 x 3.50 x 7.24 in. (3.18 x 8.89 x 18.39 cm) |
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