Cisco C-NIM-2T | Catalyst 8000 2-Port 1G WAN Module, MACsec, Dual Combo RJ45/SFP

Q: What platforms support the C-NIM-2T module?
A: The C-NIM-2T is compatible with Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series, Catalyst 8200L, and all Catalyst 8300 Series edge platforms. It can be installed directly into a NIM slot or into an SM-X slot using the C-SM-NIM-ADPT adapter.

Q: How do the combo port groups on the C-NIM-2T work?
A: The module has two port groups, each containing one RJ-45 copper port and one SFP fiber port. Only one port from each group can be active at a time, providing flexibility to choose between copper or fiber media for each WAN connection without needing separate modules.

Q: What speeds and media types does the C-NIM-2T support?
A: The RJ-45 copper ports support 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T connections. The SFP fiber ports support 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-X connections. Both copper and fiber options support 100 Mbps and 1 Gbps speeds.

Q: Does the C-NIM-2T support MACsec encryption?
A: Yes, the C-NIM-2T supports 256-bit WAN MACsec encryption, providing Layer 2 security for WAN connections. This is particularly valuable for securing SD-WAN and MPLS circuits without requiring IPsec overhead.

Q: Can I hot-swap the C-NIM-2T module?
A: When installed directly in a NIM slot, the module supports online insertion but not online removal. For full Online Insertion and Removal (OIR) capability, install the C-NIM-2T in an SM-X slot using the C-SM-NIM-ADPT adapter card.