Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series User Manual

CHAPTER 5
Install Cisco Catalyst Network Interface Module
This section provides information before and during the installation of Cisco Catalyst Network Interface
Modules (NIMs) on the Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms.
• Overview of the Network Interface Module, on page 97
• , on page 97
• Remove and Install Network Interface Modules, on page 98
• Remove and Install Network Interface Modules Adapter, on page 99
• Install Network Interface Modules in the NIM Adapter, on page 102
Overview of the Network Interface Module
The Cisco Catalyst Network Interface Module (NIM), which has 10G WAN and 1xSFP+ 10G port is supported
on Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms.
For additional information, see the Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms datasheet on cisco.com for a
list of supported NIMs on the platforms.
Figure shows the front panel of the Catalyst Network Interface Module
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms
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Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Specifications

General

Software	Cisco IOS XE
Interface Modules	Modular
WAN Ports	Varies based on module selection
LAN Ports	Varies based on module selection
Redundancy	Yes, with dual power supplies and modular components
Security	Integrated threat defense, encryption, and secure boot
Management	Cisco DNA Center, CLI, SNMP, REST APIs
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Rack Height	1RU or 2RU
Interfaces	Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet, Serial
Power Supply	Redundant power supply options available
Key Features	SD-WAN, advanced security
Product Family	Catalyst
Port Density	Varies based on module selection
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model and module selection