Cisco 4451-X User Manual

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Hardware Installation Guide for the Cisco 4451-X Integrated Services Router
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Chapter 6 Installing and Upgrading Internal Modules and FRUs
Overview of the SSD Carrier Card NIM (NIM-SSD)
• Removing the SSD Drives from the NIM-SSD, page 6-13
• Removing and Replacing the Cisco ISR 4451-X NIM-SSD Drives, page 6-15
• Removing the NIM-SSD from the Router, page 6-16
• Replacing the NIM-SSD on the Router, page 6-18
Overview
The solid state drive (SSD) carrier card network interface module (NIM) enables SSD support on the
Cisco ISR 4451-X platform NIM slots. It provides flash storage to the platform and supports dual 2.5”
(7mm max) SATA SSDs. The carrier card fits into NIM slot 3 in the Cisco ISR 4451-X. The router
supports only a single SSD Carrier Card NIM.
Note Please refer to the “Network Interface Modules” section of the Software Configuration Guide for the
Cisco 4451-X Integrated Services Router for configuration information on the SSD carrier card NIM.
The SSD carrier card NIM (Figure 6-3) has the following features:
• Single-wide NIM form factor
• LEDs for module and driver status
• On board PCIe x1 Gen 2(5G) dual-port SATA controller
• Supports SFF 2.5” SATA2 or SATA3 (7mm or less) SSDs (
• Supports module online insertion and removal (OIR)—You can remove it from a bay and insert it
into a bay while the router is running
• The NIM-SSD is supported in any bay in slot 0
• Only one NIM-SSD module per router is supported
Figure 6-3 shows the front panel of the SSD NIM
Figure 6-3 Front Panel of the SSD Carrier Card NIM

Cisco 4451-X Specifications

General

Aggregate Throughput	2 Gbps
Total Onboard WAN or LAN 10/100/1000 Ports	4
RJ-45-based Ports	4
SFP-based Ports	4
Enhanced Service Module (SM-X) Slots	2
NIM (Network Interface Module) Slots	3
Onboard ISC Slot	1
Memory (DRAM) Default	4 GB
Memory (DRAM) Maximum	16 GB
Flash Memory	8 GB
Rack Height	2 RU
Product Type	Router
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Connectivity Technology	Wired
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Product Series	Cisco 4000 Series
Model	4451-X
Network/Transport Protocol	IPsec
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP
Features	Firewall protection, VPN support, Quality of Service (QoS), IPv6 support
Interfaces	4 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x SFP ports
Power	AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Memory	4 GB
Operating Temperature	0 to 40 °C
Storage Temperature	-40 to 70 °C
Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing