C H A P T E R 1

Overview of Cisco Network Modules for

Cisco Access Routers

This chapter provides an overview of Cisco network modules used in Cisco access routers, and contains
the following sections:
• Introduction to Cisco Network Module Form Factors, page 1-1
• Cisco Access Routers and Cisco Network Modules, page 1-3
• Cisco IOS Software Releases and Cisco Network Modules, page 1-6
• Cisco Interface Cards Supported on Cisco Network Modules, page 1-7
• Cabling for Cisco Network Modules, page 1-9
• Platform Support for Cisco Network Modules, page 1-15
• Related Documents, page 1-31
• Where to Go Next, page 1-33

Introduction to Cisco Network Module Form Factors

Cisco network modules are available in the following four different form factors to provide greater
modularity and functionality for users:
• Single-wide network modules, also called NM or NME (see Figure 1-1)
• Extended single-wide network modules, also called NME-X (see Figure 1-2)
• Double-wide network modules, also called NMD (see Figure 1-3)
• Extended double-wide network modules, also called NME-XD (see Figure 1-4)
Single-wide network modules are installed in fixed network module slots on Cisco 2600 series,
Cisco 3600 series, Cisco 3700 series, and Cisco MWR 1941-DC routers, and in configurable network
module slots on Cisco 2811, Cisco 2821, Cisco 2851, and Cisco 3800 series routers. See Figure 1-1 for
a sample single-wide network module.

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Figure 1-1 Sample Single-Wide Network Module

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Extended single-wide network modules are installed in configurable network module slots on the
Cisco 2821, Cisco 2851, and Cisco 3800 series routers. Extended single-wide network modules cannot
be installed in Cisco 2600 series, Cisco 3600 series, Cisco 3700 series and Cisco MWR 1941-DC
routers. See Figure 1-2 for a sample extended single-wide network module.

Figure 1-2 Sample Extended Single-Wide Network Module

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Double-wide network modules require the removal of the right side panel for installation in the top slot
of the Cisco 3725 router, because the bottom slot only supports single-wide modules. On the Cisco 3745
router, the double-wide network module occupies two single-wide slots and is supported by removing
the midwall divider. On Cisco 2851 and Cisco 3800 series routers, network module slots must be set up
properly before double-wide network modules can be installed. See Figure 1-3 for a sample double-wide
network module.

Figure 1-3 Sample Double-Wide Network Module

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Tip For information on configuring network module slots to fit double-wide network modules, see the
“Preparing Cisco Router Slots for Network Module Installation” section on page 1-8.

Extended double-wide network modules are supported only on the Cisco 2851 and Cisco 3800 series
routers. Extended double-wide network modules occupy two extended single-wide network module
slots, which must be set up properly before extended double-wide network modules can be installed. See
Figure 1-4 for a sample extended double-wide network module.

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Figure 1-4 Sample Extended Double-Wide Network Module

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Tip For information on configuring network module slots to fit extended double-wide network modules, see
the “Preparing Cisco Router Slots for Network Module Installation” section on page 1-8.

Note Extension modules, such as the EVM-HD-8FXS/DID, are equivalent to a single-wide network module.
However, extension modules are not supported in all Cisco access router network module slots. See
Table 1-1 for information on slots supporting extension modules.

Cisco Access Routers and Cisco Network Modules

The Cisco network modules described in this document are supported on the following Cisco routers:
• Cisco 2600 series, including the Cisco 2610, Cisco 2610XM, Cisco 2611, Cisco 2611XM,
Cisco 2612, Cisco 2613, Cisco 2620, Cisco 2620XM, Cisco 2621, Cisco 2621XM, Cisco 2650,
Cisco 2650XM, Cisco 2651, Cisco 2651XM, and Cisco 2691 routers

Note References to the Cisco 2600XM routers apply to the following routers: Cisco 2610XM,
Cisco 2611XM, Cisco 2620XM, Cisco 2621XM, Cisco 2650XM, and Cisco 2651XM.

• Cisco 2811, Cisco 2821, and Cisco 2851 routers

• Cisco 3600 series, including the Cisco 3620, Cisco 3631, Cisco 3640, Cisco 3640A, Cisco 3661,
and Cisco 3662 routers
• Cisco 3700 series, including the Cisco 3725 and Cisco 3745 routers
• Cisco 3800 series, including the Cisco 3825 and Cisco 3845 routers
• Cisco MWR 1941-DC routers
For information on these Cisco routers, see the hardware documentation described in the “Related
Documents” section on page 1-31.

Network Module Slot Locations and Numbering on Cisco Access Routers

Most Cisco access router network module slots are numbered from right to left, bottom to top. However,
some routers use different slot numbering schemes. See Figure 1-5 and Figure 1-6 for examples of
network module slot numbering on Cisco access routers.

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Figure 1-5 Cisco 3660 Router Rear View

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SYSTEM
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1 Network module slot 2 4 Network module slot 1

2 Network module slot 4 5 Network module slot 3
3 Network module slot 6 6 Network module slot 5

Figure 1-6 Chassis Slot Locations in Cisco 2851 Routers

4 2 3 1 5

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2 High-speed WAN interface card slot 1 5 Extension module slot
3 High-speed WAN interface card slot 2 6 Network module slot

Platform and Slot Limitations for Cisco Network Modules

Certain platforms have restrictions on the number of total network modules of a certain type that can be
installed, and some slots do not support certain network modules.
See Table 1-1 for information on the type and quantity of network module slots available on Cisco
access routers.

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Table 1-1 Network Module Slots Available on Cisco Access Routers

Number Slot
Cisco Router of Slots Slot Type Numbering Installation Notes and Limitations
Cisco 2600 series 1 Single-wide Slot 1 Does not support extension modules.
Cisco 2811 routers 1 Single-wide Slot 1 Does not support extension modules.
Cisco 2821 routers 1 Single-wide Slot 1 Extension modules are not supported in standard network
Extended module slots on this platform.
single-wide
1 Extension Slot 2 Extension module slots do not support other single-wide
module network modules.
Cisco 2851 routers 1 Single-wide Slot 1 Extension modules are not supported in standard network
Extended module slots on this platform.
single-wide
Double-wide
Extended
double-wide
1 Extension Slot 2 Extension module slots do not support other single-wide
module network modules.
Cisco 3620 routers 2 Single-wide Slot 0–slot 1 Does not support extension modules.
Cisco 3640 routers 4 Single-wide Slot 0–slot 3 Does not support extension modules.
Cisco 3660 routers 6 Single-wide Slot 1–slot 6 Slot 0 refers to the board carrying fixed interfaces at the top
Double-wide (see of the chassis.
Figure 1-5)
Cisco 3725 routers 2 Single-wide Slot 1–slot 2 Slot 2 accommodates double-wide network modules.
Tip To install double-wide network modules, remove
the slot divider. (See the “Removing Slot Dividers”
section on page 1-12.)
Cisco 3745 routers 4 Single-wide Slot 1–slot 4 Does not support extension modules.
2 Double-wide Slot 2, slot 4 Removing the slot divider changes slot numbering as
follows:
• Slot 1 and slot 2 become slot 2
• Slot 3 and slot 4 become slot 4
Tip To install double-wide network modules, remove
the slot divider. (See the “Removing Slot Dividers”
section on page 1-12.)

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Table 1-1 Network Module Slots Available on Cisco Access Routers (continued)

Number Slot
Cisco Router of Slots Slot Type Numbering Installation Notes and Limitations
Cisco 3825 routers 3 Single-wide Slot 1–slot 3 To install double-wide network modules, remove the slot
Extended divider. (See the “Removing Slot Dividers” section on
single-wide page 1-12.)
Extension
Only one extension module can be installed per chassis.
voice
1 Double-wide Slot 2 To install double-wide network modules, remove the slot
Extended divider. (See the “Removing Slot Dividers” section on
double-wide page 1-12.)
Only one NM-36ESW network module bcan be installed
per chassis.
Cisco 3845 routers 4 Single-wide Slot 1–slot 4 Only two extension modules can be installed per chassis.
Extended
single-wide
Extension
voice
2 Double-wide Slot 1, slot 3 Removing the slot divider changes slot numbering as
Extended follows:
double-wide
• Slot 1 and slot 2 becomes slot 1
• Slot 3 and slot 4 becomes slot 3
Tip To install double-wide or extended double-wide
network modules, remove the slot divider. (See the
“Removing Slot Dividers” section on page 1-12.).

Only two NM-36ESW network modules can be installed

per chassis.
Cisco MWR 1941-DC 1 Single-wide Slot 1 Cisco MWR 1941-DC routers support single-wide network
routers modules only.

Cisco IOS Software Releases and Cisco Network Modules

Cisco network modules are often supported on multiple Cisco IOS releases. Cisco IOS release
information is documented in the product data sheet and in Feature Navigator II, which is located on the
Cisco website at http://tools.cisco.com/ITDIT/CFN/jsp/index.jsp
To determine which Cisco IOS releases support your particular router and combination of cards and
modules, go to the Software Advisor at http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/Support/CompNav/Index.pl.
You must have an account on Cisco.com. If you do not have an account or have forgotten your username
or password, click Cancel at the login dialog box and follow the instructions that appear.

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Cisco Interface Cards Supported on Cisco Network Modules

Some Cisco network modules have interface card slots to allow installation of Cisco interface cards.
These network modules have either one or two interface card slots, supporting either voice or data
interface cards. See Figure 1-7 and Figure 1-8 for sample 1- and 2-slot network modules.

Note Some combination voice/data interface cards are supported on 1- or 2-slot network modules. However,
interface card functionality is limited to either voice or data applications. See Table 1-2 for more
information.

Figure 1-7 Sample 1-Slot Network Module

1
VOICE
2V

V1 V0

H10834
EN

1 Interface card slot 0

Figure 1-8 Sample 2-Slot Network Module

1 2
2E
WO
2W W1

STP AUI
ILNK

ACT

LNK
ACT

EN

H8603
ETHERNET 1 ETHERNET 0

1 Interface card slot 1 2 Interface card slot 0

For information on installing interface cards onto network modules, see the “Installing Cisco Interface
Cards in 1- or 2-Slot Network Modules” section on page 1-24.

Note High-density WAN interface cards (HWICs) are not supported on 1- or 2-slot network modules.

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Table 1-2 Interface Cards Supported on 1- or 2-Slot Network Modules

Supported on
NM-2W
NM-1FE2W
NM-1FE2W-V2
NM-2FE2W
NM-2FE2W-V2 NM-1A-OC3MM-1V
NM-1FE1R2W NM-1V NM-HD-1V NM-HDV NM-1A-OC3SMI-1V
Interface Card NM-1FE1R2W-V2 NM-2V NM-HD-2V NM-HD-2VE NM-HDV2 NM-1A-OC3SML-1V
WIC-1T Yes No No No No No
WIC-2T Yes No No No No No
WIC-1B-S/T Yes No No No No No
WIC-1B-S/T-V3 Yes No No No No No
WIC-1B-U Yes No No No No No
WIC-1B-U-V2 Yes No No No No No
WIC-2A/S Yes No No No No No
WIC-1DSU-56K Yes No No No No No
WIC-1DSU-T1 Yes No No No No No
WIC-1ADSL Yes No No No No No
WIC-1ADSL-I-DG Yes No No No No No
WIC-1SHDSL Yes No No No No No
WIC-1AM Yes No No No No No
WIC-2AM Yes No No No No No
WIC-1AM-V2 Yes No No No No No
WIC-2AM-V2 Yes No No No No No
WIC-1AM-V2 Yes No No No No No
WIC-2AM-V2 Yes No No No No No
VWIC-1MFT-G703 Data only No No No No No
VWIC2-1MFT-G703 Data only No No No NM-HDV2 only No
VWIC-2MFT-G.703 No No No Yes No No
VWIC2-2MFT-G703 Data only No No No Yes No
VWIC-1MFT-T1 Yes No No Voice only Yes Yes
VWIC-1MFT-E1 No No No Voice only Yes Yes
VWIC2-1MFT-T1/E1 Data only No No Yes Yes No
VWIC-2MFT-T1 Data only No No Voice only Yes Yes
VWIC-2MFT-E1 Data only No No Voice only Yes Yes
VWIC2-2MFT-T1/E1 Data only No No Yes Yes No
VWIC-2MFT-T1-DI Data only No No Voice only Yes Yes
VWIC-2MFT-E1-DI Data only No No Voice only Yes Yes

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Table 1-2 Interface Cards Supported on 1- or 2-Slot Network Modules (continued)

Supported on
NM-2W
NM-1FE2W
NM-1FE2W-V2
NM-2FE2W
NM-2FE2W-V2 NM-1A-OC3MM-1V
NM-1FE1R2W NM-1V NM-HD-1V NM-HDV NM-1A-OC3SMI-1V
Interface Card NM-1FE1R2W-V2 NM-2V NM-HD-2V NM-HD-2VE NM-HDV2 NM-1A-OC3SML-1V
VIC-2FXS No Yes No No No No
VIC2-2FXS No No Yes Yes No No
1 1
VIC-4FXS/DID No No Yes Yes No No
VIC-2FXO No Yes No No No No
VIC-2FXO-M1 No Yes No No No No
VIC-2FXO-EU No Yes No No No No
VIC-2FXO-M2 No Yes No No No No
VIC-2FXO-M3 No Yes No No No No
VIC2-2FXO No No Yes Yes No No
VIC2-4FXO No No Yes Yes No No
VIC-2E/M No Yes No No No No
VIC2-2E/M No No Yes Yes No No
VIC-2BRI-S/T-TE No Yes No No No No
VIC-2BRI-NT-TE No Yes No No No No
VIC2-2BRI-NT/TE No No Yes Yes No No
VIC-2CAMA No Yes No No No No
VIC-2DID No Yes Yes Yes No No
1. Cisco 2600XM series, Cisco 2691, Cisco 2800 series, Cisco 3600 series, Cisco 3700 series, and Cisco 3800 series routers support direct inward dial
(DID) on the 4-port FXS/DID cards in Cisco IOS Release 12.3(14)T and later.

To find installation instructions for Cisco interface cards, see Cisco Interface Cards Install and Upgrade
Guides.
To find installation instructions for Cisco network modules, access the Cisco Network Modules Install
and Upgrade Guides.

Cabling for Cisco Network Modules

The cables required to connect the network module to the network differ according to interface and
connector type. See Table 1-3 for more information.

Note Cabling for 1- or 2-slot network modules is determined by the installed interface cards. See the Cisco
Interface Cards Install and Upgrade Guides for more information.

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Table 1-3 Cabling for Cisco Network Modules

Connector Type,
Connection Type Cable Color Cable Use with
Alarm Interface Connections
To alarm interface 50-pin D Micro DB-50 SCSI transition NM-AIC-64
patch panels or main
distribution frame
Analog Dialup
300 bps to 33.6 kbps RJ-11 RJ-11 straight-through NM-8AM
analog dialup NM-8AM-V2
NM-16AM
NM-16AM-V2
ATM
ATM to ADSL RJ-45, light green RJ-45 UTP category 3, 4, 5 or higher NM-1ATM-25
RJ-45 STP category 1, 1A, 9, or 9A
T3 ATM BNC BNC coaxial T3 NM-1A-T3
NM-1A-T3/E3
E3 ATM BNC BNC coaxial E3 NM-1A-E3
NM-1A-T3/E3
ATM, optical Duplex or simplex SC 62.5-micron core with an optical loss of NM-1A-OC3-POM
0 to 9 dB NM-1A-OC3MM
NM-1A-OC3SMI
Note Maximum path length of
NM-1A-OC3SML
2 km (1.24 miles), all cables, end to
NM-1A-OC3MM-EP
end
NM-1A-OC3SMI-EP
50-micron core with optical loss of 7 dB NM-1A-OC3SML-EP
Note Maximum path length of NM-1A-OC3MM-1V
2 km (1.24 miles), all cables, end to NM-1A-OC3SMI-1V
end NM-1A-OC3SML-1V
9-micron core
Note Maximum path length of
45 km (27.9 miles) for single-mode
long (SML) reach and 15 km
(9.3 miles) for single-mode
intermediate (SMI) reach.
Circuit Emulation over IP (CEoIP)
T1/E1 CEoIP RJ-48C RJ-48 T1/E1 straight-through NM-CEM-4TE1
Note To connect to a
75-ohm unbalanced
E1 network, use
CAB-ADP-75-120.
Serial CEoIP 60-pin D, blue Cisco Smart serial 12-in-1—see Table 1-4 for NM-CEM-4SER
part numbers
Cisco Smart serial extended 12-in-1—see
Table 1-5 for part numbers

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Table 1-3 Cabling for Cisco Network Modules (continued)

Connector Type,
Connection Type Cable Color Cable Use with
Ethernet
Ethernet RJ-45, yellow 10BASE-T Category 5 or above UTP NM-1E
DB-15 Attachment unit interface (AUI) cable NM-4E
NM-1E2W
NM-2E2W
NM-1E1R2W
Fast Ethernet, copper RJ-45 100BASE-T Category 5 or above UTP NM-1FE-TX
NM-1FE2W
NM-1FE2W-V2
NM-2FE2W
NM-2FE2W-V2
NM-1FE1R2W
NM-1FE1R2W-V2
NM-1FE1CT1
NM-1FE2CT1
NM-1FE1CT1-CSU
NM-1FE2CT1-CSU
NM-1FE1CE1B
NM-1FE1CE1U
NM-1FE2CE1B
NM-1FE2CE1U
NM-16ESW
NM-16ESW-1GIG
NM-16ESW-PWR
NM-16ESW-PWR-1GIG
NM-CE-BP-20G-K9
NM-CE-BP-40G-K9
NM-CE-BP-80G-K9
NM-CE-BP-SCSI-K9
NM-CIDS-K9
NM-NAM
NMD-36ESW
NMD-36ESW-2GIG
NMD-36ESW-PWR
NMD-36ESW-PWR-2G
NME-16ES-1G
NME-16ES-1G-P
NME-X-23ES-1G
NME-X-23ES-1G-P
NME-XD-24ES-1S-P
NME-XD-48ES-2S-P
Fast Ethernet, optical SC 100BASE-T MMF NM-1FE-FX
NM-1FE-FX-V2
SC 100BASE-T SMF NM-1FE-SMF

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Table 1-3 Cabling for Cisco Network Modules (continued)

Connector Type,
Connection Type Cable Color Cable Use with
Gigabit Ethernet, RJ-45 1000BASE-T Category 5 or above UTP NM-16ESW
copper NM-16ESW-1GIG
NM-16ESW-PWR
NM-16ESW-PWR-1GIG
NM-1GE (through GBIC)
NME-WAE-302-K9
NME-WAE-502-K9
NME-WAE-522-K9
NMD-36ESW
NMD-36ESW-2GIG
NMD-36ESW-PWR
NMD-36ESW-PWR-2G
NME-16ES-1G
NME-16ES-1G-P
NME-AIR-WLC8-K9
NME-AIR-WLC12-K9
NME-AON-K9
NME-NAC-K9
NME-NAM-80S
NME-X-23ES-1G
NME-X-23ES-1G-P
NME-XD-24ES-1S-P
NME-XD-48ES-2S-P
Gigabit Ethernet, SC, yellow 10-micron SMF NM-1GE (through GBIC)
optical SC, orange 62.5-micron MMF NME-16ES-1G
NME-16ES-1G-P
NME-X-23ES-1G
NME-X-23ES-1G-P
NME-XD-24ES-1S-P
NME-XD-48ES-2S-P
ISDN Connections
Channelized T1 PRI, DB-15 DB-15 straight-through T1 NM-1FE1CT1
without CSU NM-1FE2CT1
NM-1CT1
NM-2CT1
Channelized T1 PRI, RJ-48C, tan RJ-48C to RJ-48C straight-through T1 NM-1FE1CT1-CSU
with CSU NM-1FE2CT1-CSU
NM-1CT1-CSU
NM-2CT1-CSU
Channelized T1 PRI, RJ-48S, tan RJ-48S to RJ-48S straight-through T1 NM-1CE1T1-PRI
with or without CSU NM-2CE1T1-PRI

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Table 1-3 Cabling for Cisco Network Modules (continued)

Connector Type,
Connection Type Cable Color Cable Use with
Channelized E1 PRI, DB-15, tan DB-15 to DB-15 120-ohm balanced E1 NM-1FE1CE1B
balanced DB-15 to twin-ax, tan DB-15 to twin-ax 75-ohm balanced E1 NM-1FE2CE1B
NM-1CE1B
DB-15 to RJ-45, tan DB-15 to RJ-45 120-ohm balanced E1 NM-2CE1B
RJ-48S, tan RJ-48S to RJ-48S straight-through 120-ohm NM-1CE1T1-PRI
balanced E1 NM-2CE1T1-PRI
RJ-48S to DB-15, tan RJ-48S to DB-15 120-ohm balanced E1
RJ-48S to twin-ax RJ-48S to twin-ax 120-ohm balanced E1
Channelized E1 PRI, DB-15 to BNC, tan DB-15 to BNC 75-ohm unbalanced E1 NM-1FE1CE1U
unbalanced NM-1FE2CE1U
NM-1CE1U
NM-2CE-1U
RJ-48S to BNC, tan RJ-48S to BNC 75-ohm unbalanced E1 NM-1CE1T1-PRI
NM-2CE1T1-PRI
BRI S/T RJ-45, orange RJ-45 straight-through NM-4B-S/T
(external NT1) NM-8B-S/T
BRI U (built-in NT1) RJ-45, red RJ-45 straight-through NM-4B-U
NM-8B-U
Serial Connections
Synchronous serial 60-pin D, blue Serial transition cable (EIA/TIA-232, NM-4T
EIA/TIA-449, EIA/TIA-530 DTE, V.35, NM-4A/S
X.21, NRZ/NRZI) NM-8A/S
Asynchronous serial 68-pin D to 25-pin D DB-68 to DB-25 EIA/TIA-232 octal NM-16A
68-pin D to RJ-45 DB-68 to RJ-45 EIA/TIA-232 octal NM-32A

Serial 60-pin D, blue Cisco Smart serial 12-in-1—see Table 1-4 for NM-16A/S
part numbers
Serial surge protection Cisco Product ID CAB-SS-SURGE
Fractional DS3 or 50-pin D, blue DB-50 HSSI DTE NM-1HSSI
below, to DSU
Fractional DS3 or DB-50 HSSI null modem
below, to another
router

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Table 1-3 Cabling for Cisco Network Modules (continued)

Connector Type,
Connection Type Cable Color Cable Use with
Service Module Connections
To external storage 68-pin D 68-pin low-voltage differential (LVD) SCSI NM-CE-BP-SCSI
array
Note 36-, 91- or 108-inch (274 cm) cables
can be used, depending on the
distance between the network module
and the external storage array.
Token Ring Connections
Token Ring, shielded DB-9 Token Ring lobe cable, shielded STP NM-1E1R2W
Token Ring, RJ-45 Token Ring lobe cable, unshielded UTP NM-1FE1R2W
unshielded NM-1FE1R2W-V2

WAN Connections
T1/E1 WAN RJ-48C/CA81A RJ-48 T1/E1 straight-through NM-4T1-IMA
NM-8T1-IMA
NM-4E1-IMA
NM-8E1-IMA
NM-HDV2-1T1/E1
NM-HDV2-2T1/E1
T3/DS3/E3 WAN BNC connector BNC T3/E3 coaxial NM-1T3/E3
NM-1A-T3
NM-1A-E3
NM-1A-T3/E3
Wireless and Satellite Connections
To antenna BNC BNC indoor IF coaxial NM-WMDA
To satellite dish F-connector 75-ohm F-connector shielded RG-6 NM-1VSAT-GILAT
Voice Connections
Analog voice RJ-21 253PP10GYADI male-to-male (Graybar) NM-HDA-4FXS
FXS/FXO 253PC10GYADI male-to-female (Graybar)
AT125-SM patch panel (Graybar)
RJ-21 cable EVM-HDA-8FXS/DID

Note A single fiber link should not mix 62.5- and 50-micron cable.

Table 1-4 Cisco 12-in-1 Smart Serial Interface Cable Part Numbers

Interface DCE/DTE Cisco Cable Part Number

EIA/TIA-232 Female DCE CAB-SS-232FC
Male DTE CAB-SS-232MT
EIA/TIA-449 Female DCE CAB-SS-449FC
Male DTE CAB-SS-449MT

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Table 1-4 Cisco 12-in-1 Smart Serial Interface Cable Part Numbers (continued)

Interface DCE/DTE Cisco Cable Part Number

EIA-530 Male DTE CAB-SS-530MT
EIA-530A Male DTE CAB-SS-530AMT
V.35 Female DCE CAB-SS-V35FC
Female DTE CAB-SS-V35FT
Male DCE CAB-SS-V35MC
Male DTE CAB-SS-V35MT
X.21 Female DCE CAB-SS-X21FC
Male DTE CAB-SS-X21MT

Table 1-5 Cisco Extended 12-in-1 Smart Serial Interface Cable Part Numbers

Interface DCE/DTE Cisco Cable Part Number

EIA/TIA-232 Female DCE CAB-SS-232FC-EXT
Male DTE CAB-SS-232MT-EXT
EIA/TIA-449 Female DCE CAB-SS-449FC-EXT
Male DTE CAB-SS-449MT-EXT
EIA-530 Female DCE CAB-SS-530FC-EXT
Male DTE CAB-SS-530MT-EXT
EIA-530A Female DCE CAB-SS-530AFC-EXT
Male DTE CAB-SS-530AMT-EXT
V.35 Female DCE CAB-SS-V35FC-EXT
Female DTE CAB-SS-V35FT-EXT
Male DCE CAB-SS-V35MC-EXT
Male DTE CAB-SS-V35MT-EXT

Platform Support for Cisco Network Modules

Table 1-6 lists the platforms supported by each interface card. The interface cards are grouped by
technology area:
• Alarm Monitoring and Control Network Modules
• Analog and ISDN Basic Rate Voice Network Modules
• Extension Modules
• Analog Dialup and Remote Access Network Modules
• Application and Service Modules
• ATM Network Modules
• Channelized T1/E1 and ISDN Network Modules
• Circuit Emulation over IP (CEoIP) Network Modules
• Compression Network Modules
• Digital Dialup and Remote Access Network Modules

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• Digital Voice Network Modules

• Ethernet Switching Network Modules
• LAN Network Modules
• LAN and Interface Card Slot Combo Network Modules
• LAN and T1/E1 Combination Network Modules
• Serial Connectivity Network Modules
• Wireless and Satellite Network Modules

Table 1-6 Platform Support for Cisco Network Modules

Supported on Cisco
Product Description Cisco Product ID Routers See Section
Alarm Monitoring and Control Network Modules
Alarm monitoring and control network NM-AIC-64 Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Alarm
module Cisco 2811 Interface Controller Network
Cisco 2821 Modules to the Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3600 series
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco MWR 1941-DC
Analog and ISDN Basic Rate Voice Network Modules
1-slot 2-channel voice network module NM-1V Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Voice
Cisco 3600 series Network Modules to the
Cisco 3700 series Network
2-slot 4-channel voice network module NM-2V Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Voice
Cisco 3600 series Network Modules to the
Cisco 3700 series Network
1-slot IP communications voice/fax NM-HD-1V Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Voice
network module Cisco 2811 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2821 Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3640
Cisco 3660
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
2-slot IP communications voice/fax NM-HD-2V Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Voice
network module Cisco 2811 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2821 Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3640
Cisco 3660
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series

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Table 1-6 Platform Support for Cisco Network Modules (continued)

Supported on Cisco
Product Description Cisco Product ID Routers See Section
2-slot IP communications enhanced NM-HD-2VE Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Voice
voice/fax network module Cisco 2811 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2821 Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3640
Cisco 3660
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
4-port FXS high-density analog (HDA) NM-HDA-4FXS Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco
voice/fax network module Cisco 2811 High-Density Analog
Cisco 2821 Telephony Network Modules
Cisco 2851 to the Network
Cisco 3640
Cisco 3660
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Extension Modules
High-density extension module EVM-HD-8FXS/DID Cisco 2821 Connecting Cisco
Cisco 2851 High-Density Extension
Cisco 3800 series Modules to the Network
Analog Dialup and Remote Access Network Modules
8-port analog modem network module NM-8AM Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Analog
with v.92 Cisco 3600 series Modem Network Modules to
Cisco 3725 the Network
Cisco 3745
16-port analog modem network module NM-16AM Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Analog
with v.92 Cisco 3600 series Modem Network Modules to
Cisco 3725 the Network
Cisco 3745
8-port analog modem network module NM-8AM-V2 Cisco 2600XM series Connecting Cisco Analog
with v.92, version 2 Cisco 2811 Modem Network Modules to
Cisco 2821 the Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 2691
Cisco 3660
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
16-port analog modem network module NM-16AM-V2 Cisco 2600XM series Connecting Cisco Analog
with v.92, version 2 Cisco 2691 Modem Network Modules to
Cisco 2811 the Network
Cisco 2821
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3660
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series

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Table 1-6 Platform Support for Cisco Network Modules (continued)

Supported on Cisco
Product Description Cisco Product ID Routers See Section
Application and Service Modules
Cisco AON network module with NM-AON-K9 Cisco 2600XM series Connecting Cisco AON
512 MB memory Cisco 2691 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2811 Network
Cisco 2821
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco AON network module with NME-AON-K9 Cisco 2811 Connecting Cisco AON
1 GB memory Cisco 2821 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2851 Network
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco Application Performance NME-APA-E2 Cisco 2811 Connecting Cisco Application
Assurance enhanced network module Cisco 2821 Performance Assurance
Cisco 2851 Enhanced Network Modules
to the Network
Cisco Application Performance NME-APA-E3 Cisco 3800 series Connecting Cisco Application
Assurance enhanced network module Performance Assurance
Enhanced Network Modules
to the Network
Cisco Content Engine network module NM-CE-BP-20G-K9 Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Content
for caching and content delivery, with Cisco 3640 Engine Network Modules to
20-GB hard drive expansion module Cisco 3660 the Network
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco Content Engine network module NM-CE-BP-40G-K9 Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Content
for caching and content delivery, with Cisco 2811 Engine Network Modules to
40-GB hard drive expansion module Cisco 2821 the Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3640
Cisco 3660
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco Content Engine network module NM-CE-BP-80G-K9 Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Content
for caching and content delivery, with Cisco 2811 Engine Network Modules to
80-GB hard drive expansion module Cisco 2821 the Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3640
Cisco 3660
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series

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Table 1-6 Platform Support for Cisco Network Modules (continued)

Supported on Cisco
Product Description Cisco Product ID Routers See Section
Cisco Content Engine network module NM-CE-BP-SCSI-K9 Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Content
for caching and content delivery, with Cisco 2811 Engine Network Modules to
SCSI connector expansion module Cisco 2821 the Network
Cisco 2851
Note Requires an external SCSI disk
Cisco 3640
array such as the Cisco SA-6
Cisco 3660
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco Intrusion Detection System (IDS) NM-CIDS-K9 Cisco 2600XM series Connecting Cisco Intrusion
network module Cisco 2691 Detection System Network
Cisco 2811 Modules to the Network
Cisco 2821
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3660
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco Unity Express voice-mail NM-CUE Cisco 2600XM series Connecting Cisco Unity
network module Cisco 2691 Express Network Modules to
Cisco 2811 the Network
Cisco 2821
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco Unity Express voice-mail NME-CUE Cisco 2811 Connecting Cisco Unity
enhanced network module Cisco 2821 Express Enhanced Network
Cisco 2851 Modules to the Network,
Cisco 3700 series page -1
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco Network Admission Control NME-NAC-K9 Cisco 2811 Connecting Cisco Network
network module Cisco 2821 Admission Control Network
Cisco 2851 Modules to the Network
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco Network Analysis Module NM-NAM Cisco 2600XM series Connecting Cisco NAM
network module Cisco 2691 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2811 Network
Cisco 2821
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3660
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco Network Analysis Module NME-NAM-80S Cisco 3700 series Connecting Cisco NAM
enhanced network module Cisco 2811 Enhanced Network Modules
Cisco 2821 to the Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3800 series

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Table 1-6 Platform Support for Cisco Network Modules (continued)

Supported on Cisco
Product Description Cisco Product ID Routers See Section
Cisco Unified Messaging Gateway NME-UMG Cisco 2811 Connecting Cisco Unified
enhanced network module Cisco 2821 Messaging Gateway
Cisco 2851 Enhanced Network Modules
Cisco 3800 series to the Network
Cisco Unified Messaging Gateway NME-UMG-EC Cisco 2811 Connecting Cisco Unified
enhanced network module Cisco 2821 Messaging Gateway
Cisco 2851 Enhanced Network Modules
Cisco 3800 series to the Network
Cisco WAAS enhanced network module NME-WAE-302-K9 Cisco 2811 Connecting WAAS Enhanced
with 80 GB hard disk and 512 MB Cisco 2821 Network Modules to the
memory Cisco 2851 Network
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco WAAS enhanced network module NME-WAE-502-K9 Cisco 2811 Connecting WAAS Enhanced
with 120 GB hard disk and 1 GB Cisco 2821 Network Modules to the
memory Cisco 2851 Network
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco WAAS enhanced network module NME-WAE-522-K9 Cisco 3800 series Connecting WAAS Enhanced
with 160 GB hard disk and 2 GB Network Modules to the
memory Network
ATM Network Modules
1-port ATM-25 NM-1ATM-25 Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco ATM
Cisco 3600 series Network Modules to the
Network
1-port DS3 ATM network module NM-1A-T3 Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco ATM
Cisco 2811 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2821 Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3600 series
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
1-port E3 ATM network module NM-1A-E3 Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco ATM
Cisco 2811 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2821 Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3600 series
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
1-port ATM T3/E3 network module NM-1A-T3/E3 Cisco 2811 Connecting Cisco ATM
Cisco 2821 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2851 Network
Cisco 3800 series
1-port ATM OC-3c/STM1 pluggable NM-1A-OC3-POM Cisco 3825 Connecting Cisco ATM
optical module (POM) network module Cisco 3845 Network Modules to the
Network

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Table 1-6 Platform Support for Cisco Network Modules (continued)

Supported on Cisco
Product Description Cisco Product ID Routers See Section
1-port ATM OC-3c/STM1 multimode NM-1A-OC3MM Cisco 2691 Connecting Cisco ATM
network module Cisco 3600 series Network Modules to the
Cisco 3725 Network
1-port ATM OC-3c/STM1 single-mode, NM-1A-OC3SMI Cisco 2691 Connecting Cisco ATM
intermediate-reach network module Cisco 3600 series Network Modules to the
Cisco 3725 Network
1-port ATM OC-3c/STM1 single-mode, NM-1A-OC3SML Cisco 2691 Connecting Cisco ATM
long-reach network module Cisco 3600 series Network Modules to the
Cisco 3725 Network
1-port ATM OC-3c/STM1 multimode NM-1A-OC3MM-EP Cisco 3745 Connecting Cisco ATM
network module with enhanced Network Modules to the
performance Network
1-port ATM OC-3c/STM1 single-mode, NM-1A-OC3SMI-EP Cisco 3745 Connecting Cisco ATM
intermediate-reach network module Network Modules to the
with enhanced performance Network
1-port ATM OC-3c/STM1 single-mode, NM-1A-OC3SML-EP Cisco 3745 Connecting Cisco ATM
long-reach network module with Network Modules to the
enhanced performance Network
1-port ATM OC-3c/STM1 multimode NM-1A-OC3MM-1V Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco ATM
network module with 1 voice interface Network Modules to the
card slot Network
1-port ATM OC-3c/STM1 single-mode, NM-1A-OC3SMI-1V Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco ATM
intermediate-reach network module Network Modules to the
with 1 voice interface card slot Network
1-port ATM OC-3c/STM1 single-mode, NM-1A-OC3SML-1V Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco ATM
long-reach network module with 1 voice Network Modules to the
interface card slot Network
4-port T1 ATM network module with NM-4T1-IMA Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco T1 and E1
Inverse Multiplexing over ATM (IMA) Cisco 3600 series IMA Network Modules to the
Cisco 3700 series Network
Cisco 3800 series
4-port E1 ATM network module with NM-4E1-IMA Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco T1 and E1
IMA Cisco 3600 series IMA Network Modules to the
Cisco 3700 series Network
Cisco 3800 series
8-port T1 ATM network module with NM-8T1-IMA Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco T1 and E1
IMA Cisco 3600 series IMA Network Modules to the
Cisco 3700 series Network
Cisco 3800 series
8-port E1 ATM network module with NM-8E1-IMA Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco T1 and E1
IMA Cisco 3600 series IMA Network Modules to the
Cisco 3700 series Network
Cisco 3800 series

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Table 1-6 Platform Support for Cisco Network Modules (continued)

Supported on Cisco
Product Description Cisco Product ID Routers See Section
Channelized T1/E1 and ISDN Network Modules
1-port channelized T1/ISDN-PRI NM-1CT1 Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco ISDN PRI
network module Cisco 3600 series Network Modules to the
Cisco 3700 series Network
2-port channelized T1/ISDN-PRI NM-2CT1 Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco ISDN PRI
network module Cisco 3600 series Network Modules to the
Cisco 3700 series Network
1-port channelized T1/ISDN-PRI NM-1CT1-CSU Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco ISDN PRI
network module with CSU Cisco 3600 series Network Modules to the
Cisco 3700 series Network
2-port channelized T1/ISDN-PRI NM-2CT1-CSU Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco ISDN PRI
network module with CSU Cisco 3600 series Network Modules to the
Cisco 3700 series Network
1-port channelized E1/ISDN-PRI NM-1CE1U Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco ISDN PRI
network module, unbalanced Cisco 3600 series Network Modules to the
Cisco 3700 series Network
2-port channelized E1/ISDN-PRI NM-2CE1U Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco ISDN PRI
network module, unbalanced Cisco 3600 series Network Modules to the
Cisco 3700 series Network
1-port channelized E1/ISDN-PRI NM-1CE1B Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco ISDN PRI
network module, balanced Cisco 3600 series Network Modules to the
Cisco 3700 series Network
2-port channelized E1/ISDN-PRI NM-2CE1B Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco ISDN PRI
network module, balanced Cisco 3600 series Network Modules to the
Cisco 3700 series Network
1-port channelized T1/E1/ISDN-PRI NM-1CE1T1-PRI Cisco 2600XM series Connecting Cisco ISDN PRI
network module with G.703 Cisco 2811 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2821 Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 2691
Cisco 3631
Cisco 3660
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
2-port channelized T1/E1/ISDN-PRI NM-2CE1T1-PRI Cisco 2600XM series Connecting Cisco ISDN PRI
network module with G.703 Cisco 2811 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2821 Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 2691
Cisco 3631
Cisco 3660
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series

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Table 1-6 Platform Support for Cisco Network Modules (continued)

Supported on Cisco
Product Description Cisco Product ID Routers See Section
4-port ISDN BRI network module—S/T NM-4B-S/T Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco ISDN BRI
interface Cisco 2811 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2821 Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3600 series
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
4-port ISDN BRI network module with NM-4B-U Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco ISDN BRI
integrated Network Termination 1 Cisco 2811 Network Modules to the
(NT1)—U interface Cisco 2821 Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3600 series
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
8-port ISDN BRI network module—S/T NM-8B-S/T Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco ISDN BRI
interface Cisco 2811 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2821 Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3600 series
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
8-port ISDN BRI network module with NM-8B-U Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco ISDN BRI
integrated NT1—U interface Cisco 2811 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2821 Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3600 series
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Circuit Emulation over IP (CEoIP) Network Modules
4-port serial CEoIP network module NM-CEM-4SER Cisco 2600XM series Connecting Cisco CEoIP
Cisco 2691 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2811 Network
Cisco 2821
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3660
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
4-port T1/E1 CEoIP network module NM-CEM-4TE1 Cisco 2600XM series Connecting Cisco CEoIP
Cisco 2691 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2811 Network
Cisco 2821
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3660
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Compression Network Modules

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Table 1-6 Platform Support for Cisco Network Modules (continued)

Supported on Cisco
Product Description Cisco Product ID Routers See Section
Compression network module NM-COMPR Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco
Compression Network
Modules to the Network
Digital Dialup and Remote Access Network Modules
6-modem digital modem network NM-6DM Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco Digital
module Cisco 3700 series Modem Network Modules to
Cisco 3800 series the Network
12-modem digital modem network NM-12DM Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco Digital
module Cisco 3700 series Modem Network Modules to
Cisco 3800 series the Network
18-modem digital modem network NM-18DM Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco Digital
module Cisco 3700 series Modem Network Modules to
Cisco 3800 series the Network
24-modem digital modem network NM-24DM Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco Digital
module Cisco 3700 series Modem Network Modules to
Cisco 3800 series the Network
30-modem digital modem network NM-30DM Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco Digital
module Cisco 3700 series Modem Network Modules to
Cisco 3800 series the Network
Digital Voice Network Modules
High-density digital voice/fax network NM-HDV Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Voice
module Cisco 2811 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2821 Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3600 series
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
IP communications high-density digital NM-HDV2 Cisco 2600XM Connecting Cisco Voice
voice/fax network module Cisco 2691 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2811 Network
Cisco 2821
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
1-port T1/E1 IP communications NM-HDV2-1T1/E1 Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Voice
high-density digital voice/fax network Cisco 2811 Network Modules to the
module Cisco 2821 Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series

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Table 1-6 Platform Support for Cisco Network Modules (continued)

Supported on Cisco
Product Description Cisco Product ID Routers See Section
2-port T1/E1 IP communications NM-HDV2-2T1/E1 Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Voice
high-density digital voice/fax network Cisco 2811 Network Modules to the
module Cisco 2821 Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Ethernet Switching Network Modules
16-port EtherSwitch network module NM-16ESW Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Ethernet
Cisco 2811 Switch Network Modules to
Cisco 2821 the Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3600 series
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco MWR 1941-DC
16-port EtherSwitch network module NM-16ESW-1GIG Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Ethernet
with 1-port GE expansion module Cisco 2811 Switch Network Modules to
Cisco 2821 the Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3600 series
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco MWR 1941-DC
16-port EtherSwitch network module NM-16ESW-PWR Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Ethernet
with inline power expansion module Cisco 2811 Switch Network Modules to
Cisco 2821 the Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3600 series
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
16-port EtherSwitch network module NM-16ESW-PWR-1GIG Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Ethernet
with both 1-port GE and inline power Cisco 2811 Switch Network Modules to
expansion modules Cisco 2821 the Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3600 series
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
36-port EtherSwitch high-density NM-36-ESW Cisco 2851 routers Connecting Cisco Ethernet
service module (HDSM) Cisco 3660 Switch Network Modules to
Cisco 3700 series the Network
Cisco 3800 series
36-port EtherSwitch high-density NMD-36-ESW-2GIG Cisco 2851 routers Connecting Cisco Ethernet
service module (HDSM) with 2 1-port Cisco 3660 Switch Network Modules to
GE expansion modules Cisco 3700 series the Network
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Table 1-6 Platform Support for Cisco Network Modules (continued)

Supported on Cisco
Product Description Cisco Product ID Routers See Section
36-port EtherSwitch high-density NMD-36-ESW-PWR Cisco 2851 routers Connecting Cisco Ethernet
service module (HDSM) with inline Cisco 3660 Switch Network Modules to
power expansion module Cisco 3700 series the Network
Cisco 3800 series
36-port EtherSwitch high-density NMD-36-ESW-PWR-2G Cisco 2851 routers Connecting Cisco Ethernet
service module (HDSM) with 2 1-port Cisco 3660 Switch Network Modules to
GE and 1 inline power expansion Cisco 3700 series the Network
modules Cisco 3800 series
16 10/100 Ethernet ports, 1 10/100/1000 NME-16ES-1G Cisco 2691 routers Connecting Cisco
Ethernet port, no StackWise connector (without –48 V) EtherSwitch Service Modules
ports, single-wide, no Power over Cisco 3700 series
Ethernet (PoE) support Cisco 2800 series
Cisco 3800 series
16 10/100 Ethernet ports, 1 10/100/1000 NME-16ES-1G-P Cisco 2691 routers Connecting Cisco
Ethernet port, no StackWise connector (without –48 V) EtherSwitch Service Modules
ports, single-wide, with PoE support Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 2800 series
Cisco 3800 series
23 10/100 Ethernet ports, 1 10/100/1000 NME-X-23ES-1G Cisco 2851 routers Connecting Cisco
Ethernet port, no StackWise connector Cisco 3800 series EtherSwitch Service Modules
ports, extended single-wide, no PoE
support
23 10/100 Ethernet ports, 1 10/100/1000 NME-X-23ES-1G-P Cisco 2851 routers Connecting Cisco
Ethernet port, no StackWise connector Cisco 3800 series EtherSwitch Service Modules
ports, extended single-wide, with PoE
support
24 10/100 Ethernet ports, 1 small NME-XD-24ES-1S-P Cisco 2821 routers Connecting Cisco
form-factor pluggable (SFP) port, 2 Cisco 2851 routers EtherSwitch Service Modules
StackWise connector ports, extended Cisco 3800 series
double-wide, with PoE support
48 10/100 Ethernet ports, 2 SFP ports, NME-XD-48ES-2S-P Cisco 2851 routers Connecting Cisco
no StackWise connector ports, extended Cisco 3800 series EtherSwitch Service Modules
double-wide, with PoE support
LAN Network Modules
1-port Ethernet network module NM-1E Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Ethernet,
Cisco 3600 series Fast Ethernet, and Token Ring
Network Modules to the
Network
4-port Ethernet network module NM-4E Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Ethernet,
Cisco 3600 series Fast Ethernet, and Token Ring
Network Modules to the
Network

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Supported on Cisco
Product Description Cisco Product ID Routers See Section
1-port Fast Ethernet network module NM-1FE-TX Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco Ethernet,
(100BASE-TX interface) Fast Ethernet, and Token Ring
Network Modules to the
Network
1-port Fast Ethernet network module NM-1FE-FX Cisco 2691 Connecting Cisco Ethernet,
(100BASE-FX interface) Cisco 3600 series Fast Ethernet, and Token Ring
Cisco 3700 series Network Modules to the
Network
1-port Fast Ethernet network module NM-1FE-FX-V2 Cisco 2691 Connecting Cisco Ethernet,
(100BASE-FX interface), version 2 Cisco 3700 series Fast Ethernet, and Token Ring
Cisco 3800 series Network Modules to the
Network
1-port Fast Ethernet network module NM-1FE-SMF Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco Ethernet,
(100BASE-SMF) Fast Ethernet, and Token Ring
Note Not supported
Network Modules to the
on Cisco 3630
Network
routers

Cisco 3700 series

1-port Gigabit Ethernet network module NM-1GE Cisco 2691 Connecting Cisco Gigabit
Cisco 3660 Ethernet Network Modules to
Cisco 3700 series the Network
Cisco 3800 series
LAN and Interface Card Slot Combo Network Modules
2-slot network module (no LAN ports) NM-2W Cisco 2600 series
Cisco 3600 series
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco MWR 1941-DC
2-slot network module with 1 Ethernet NM-1E2W Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco Ethernet,
port Fast Ethernet, and Token Ring
Network Modules to the
Network
2-slot network module with 2 Ethernet NM-2E2W Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco Ethernet,
ports Fast Ethernet, and Token Ring
Network Modules to the
Network
2-slot network module with 1 Ethernet NM-1E1R2W Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco Ethernet,
port and 1 Token Ring port Fast Ethernet, and Token Ring
Network Modules to the
Network
2-slot network module with 1 Fast NM-1FE2W Cisco 2691 Connecting Cisco Ethernet,
Ethernet port Cisco 3600 series Fast Ethernet, and Token Ring
Cisco 3700 series Network Modules to the
Cisco 3800 series Network

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Table 1-6 Platform Support for Cisco Network Modules (continued)

Supported on Cisco
Product Description Cisco Product ID Routers See Section
2-slot network module with 1 Fast NM-1FE2W-V2 Cisco 2691 Connecting Cisco Ethernet,
Ethernet port, version 2 Cisco 3600 series Fast Ethernet, and Token Ring
Cisco 3700 series Network Modules to the
Cisco 3800 series Network
2-slot network module with 2 Fast NM-2FE2W Cisco 2691 Connecting Cisco Ethernet,
Ethernet ports Cisco 3600 series Fast Ethernet, and Token Ring
Cisco 3700 series Network Modules to the
Cisco 3800 series Network
2-slot network module with 2 Fast NM-2FE2W-V2 Cisco 2691 Connecting Cisco Ethernet,
Ethernet ports, version 2 Cisco 3600 series Fast Ethernet, and Token Ring
Cisco 3700 series Network Modules to the
Cisco 3800 series Network
2-slot network module with 1 Fast NM-1FE1R2W Cisco 2691 Connecting Cisco Ethernet,
Ethernet port and 1 Token Ring port Cisco 3600 series Fast Ethernet, and Token Ring
Cisco 3700 series Network Modules to the
Cisco 3800 series Network
LAN and T1/E1 Combination Network Modules
1-port Fast Ethernet with 1-port NM-1FE1CT1 Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco Fast
channelized T1/ISDN-PRI network Ethernet ISDN PRI Network
module, without CSU Modules to the Network
1-port Fast Ethernet with 1-port NM-1FE1CT1-CSU Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco Fast
channelized T1/ISDN-PRI network Ethernet ISDN PRI Network
module, with CSU Modules to the Network
1-port Fast Ethernet with 2-port NM-1FE2CT1 Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco Fast
channelized T1/ISDN-PRI network Ethernet ISDN PRI Network
module, without CSU Modules to the Network
1-port Fast Ethernet with 2-port NM-1FE2CT1-CSU Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco Fast
channelized T1/ISDN-PRI network Ethernet ISDN PRI Network
module, with CSU Modules to the Network
1-port Fast Ethernet with 1-port NM-1FE1CE1B Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco Fast
E1/ISDN PRI, balanced Ethernet ISDN PRI Network
Modules to the Network
1-port Fast Ethernet with 1-port NM-1FE1CE1U Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco Fast
E1/ISDN PRI, unbalanced Ethernet ISDN PRI Network
Modules to the Network
1-port Fast Ethernet with 2-port NM-1FE1CE1B Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco Fast
E1/ISDN PRI, balanced Ethernet ISDN PRI Network
Modules to the Network
1-port Fast Ethernet with 2-port NM-1FE2CE1U Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco Fast
E1/ISDN PRI, unbalanced Ethernet ISDN PRI Network
Modules to the Network
Serial Connectivity Network Modules

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Table 1-6 Platform Support for Cisco Network Modules (continued)

Supported on Cisco
Product Description Cisco Product ID Routers See Section
1-port High-Speed Serial interface NM-1HSSI Cisco 2691 Connecting Cisco HSSI
(HSSI) network module Cisco 2811 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2821 Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3600 series
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
1-port clear-channel T3/E3 network NM-1T3/E3 Cisco 2650XM Connecting Cisco T3 and E3
module Cisco 2651XM Network Modules to the
Cisco 2691 Network
Cisco 2811
Cisco 2821
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3660
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco MWR 1941-DC
4-port serial network module NM-4T Cisco 3600 series Connecting Cisco Serial
Cisco 3700 series Network Modules to the
Cisco 3800 series Network
4-port asynchronous/synchronous serial NM-4A/S Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Serial
network module Cisco 2811 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2821 Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3600 series
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco MWR 1941-DC
8-port asynchronous/synchronous serial NM-8A/S Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Serial
network module Cisco 2811 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2821 Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3600 series
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco MWR 1941-DC
16-port asynchronous/synchronous NM-16A/S Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Serial
serial network module Cisco 2811 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2821 Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series

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Table 1-6 Platform Support for Cisco Network Modules (continued)

Supported on Cisco
Product Description Cisco Product ID Routers See Section
16-port asynchronous serial network NM-16A Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Serial
module Cisco 2811 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2821 Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3600 series
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco MWR 1941-DC
32-port asynchronous serial network NM-32A Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Serial
module Cisco 2811 Network Modules to the
Cisco 2821 Network
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3600 series
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Wireless and Satellite Network Modules
Cisco wireless multipoint subscriber NM-WMDA Cisco 2600 series Connecting Cisco Wireless
unit network module Cisco 3600 series Multipoint Network Modules
to the Network
Cisco wireless LAN controller network NM-AIR-WLC6 Cisco 2811 Connecting Cisco WLAN
module Cisco 2821 Controller Network Modules
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco wireless LAN controller enhanced NME-AIR-WLC8-K9 Cisco 2811 Connecting Cisco WLAN
network module Cisco 2821 Controller Enhanced Network
Cisco 2851 Modules to the Network
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco wireless LAN controller enhanced NME-AIR-WLC12-K9 Cisco 2811 Connecting Cisco WLAN
network module Cisco 2821 Controller Enhanced Network
Cisco 2851 Modules to the Network
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series
Cisco IP VSAT satellite WAN network NM-1VSAT-GILAT Cisco 2600XM series Connecting Cisco IP VSAT
module Cisco 2691 Satellite WAN Network
Cisco 2811 Modules to the Network
Cisco 2821
Cisco 2851
Cisco 3700 series
Cisco 3800 series

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Related Documents
Cisco product documentation is available online at www.cisco.com (also known as Cisco.com) and is
accessible through multiple navigation paths.
To access the documents and tools described in this section, you must have an account on Cisco.com. If
you do not have an account or have forgotten your username or password, click Cancel at the login
dialog box and follow the instructions that appear.
To print a document in its original page format, access the online document, and click the PDF icon.

Tip Some authors provide a full-length “book” PDF, usually located above or below the links to the book
chapter files on the main book index page. Use this book-length PDF to generate printed copies of the
entire book.

Hardware Documentation
Cisco hardware documentation for Cisco access routers provides the following three categories of
information:
• Hardware installation—Basic to advanced hardware installation procedures
• Hardware reference information and specifications—Dimensions, operating environment, cable
pinouts
• Regulatory compliance and safety information—Safety warnings translated into multiple languages
and statements of compliance with regulatory requirements from various countries around the world

Installation Documents
To find chassis installation instructions for any Cisco router, access the documents located at Technical
Support & Documentation > Product Support > Routers > Router series you are using > Install and
Upgrade > Install and Upgrade Guides.
To find installation instructions for Cisco network modules, access the Cisco Network Modules Install
and Upgrade Guides.
To find installation instructions for Cisco interface cards, see Cisco Interface Cards Install and Upgrade
Guides.

Reference Documents
To find cabling specifications for Cisco modular access routers, access the Cisco Modular Access Router
Cable Specifications located at Technical Support & Documentation > Product Support > Routers
> Router series you are using > Reference Guides > Technical References.

Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information Documents

To find regulatory compliance and safety information for a Cisco router, access the documents located
at Technical Support & Documentation > Product Support > Routers > Router series you are using
> Install and Upgrade > Install and Upgrade Guides.

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To find regulatory compliance and safety information for Cisco network modules and Cisco interface
cards used on Cisco access routers, access the documents located at Technical Support &
Documentation > Product Support > Cisco Network Modules > Install and Upgrade > Install and
Upgrade Guides.

Cisco IOS Software Documentation

Cisco IOS software documentation provides the following categories of information:
• Software configuration—Basic to advanced software configuration procedures, sample
configurations
• Software references—Command references, system message guides
• Software release information—Supported products, caveats
• Software release tools—Cisco Feature Navigator II, Cisco IOS Upgrade Planner, software
downloads, security notices and advisories

Cisco IOS Software Configuration Documents

To find initial configuration instructions specific to the Cisco router you are using, access the documents
located at Technical Support & Documentation > Product Support > Routers > Router series you
are using > Configure > Configuration Guides.
To find configuration examples specific to the Cisco router you are using, access the documents located
at Technical Support & Documentation > Product Support > Routers > Router series you are using
> Configure > Configuration Examples and TechNotes.
To find advanced configuration instructions for a specific feature, access the documents located at
Technical Support & Documentation > Product Support > Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS release
you are using > Configure > Feature Guides.

Cisco IOS Software Reference Documents

To find command reference information for the Cisco IOS software release you are using, access the
documents located at Technical Support & Documentation > Product Support > Cisco IOS Software
> Cisco IOS release you are using > Reference Guides > Command References.

Timesaver You can also use the online Command Lookup tool, located at Technical Support & Documentation >
Tools & Resources > Command Lookup Tool.

To find system message information for the Cisco IOS software release you are using, access the
documents located at Technical Support & Documentation > Product Support > Cisco IOS Software
> Cisco IOS release you are using > Troubleshoot and Alerts > Error and System Messages.

Cisco IOS Software Release Documents and Tools

To find Cisco IOS software release information for the Cisco IOS software release you are using, access
the documents located at Technical Support & Documentation > Product Support >
Cisco IOS Software > Cisco IOS release you are using > General Information > Release Notes.

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To view Cisco IOS software features by release, or to compare two different Cisco IOS releases, access
Cisco Feature Navigator II, located at Products and Solutions > Cisco IOS Software > All Cisco IOS
Software > Cisco Feature Navigator II.
To download Cisco IOS software, or to locate license agreements and warranty information for a
Cisco IOS software release, access the Software Center, located at Technical Support &
Documentation > Downloads.
To plan for a Cisco IOS upgrade, access the Cisco IOS Upgrade Planner, located at Technical
Support & Documentation > Tools and Resources > Cisco IOS Upgrade Planner.
To view Cisco IOS security advisories that might apply to your product, access the Cisco Product
Security Advisories and Notices website located at
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/advisory.html.

Timesaver You can also sign up to receive e-mail alerts using the Product Alert Tool, located at Technical
Support & Documentation > Tools and Resources > Product Alert Tool.

Where to Go Next
For network module installation information, go to Chapter 1, “Installing Cisco Network Modules in
Cisco Access Routers.”
For regulatory compliance and safety information, see the Cisco Network Modules and Interface Cards
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document.
For hardware information about specific network modules, use Table 1-6 Platform Support for Cisco
Network Modules in this document to locate the appropriate chapter.

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