Part Number: NIM-SSD
Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Overview: The Cisco NIM-SSD is a Network Interface Module (NIM) designed to provide storage expansion capabilities for Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000). This module allows users to add solid-state drive (SSD) storage to their routers, enabling the routers to perform various storage-related functions such as caching, logging, and data storage directly within the router. The NIM-SSD enhances the versatility and functionality of Cisco ISR 4000 routers, making them suitable for a wide range of networking applications.
Key Features:
Storage Expansion: Provides additional storage capacity for Cisco ISR 4000 routers, allowing users to store data locally on the router.
Solid-State Drive (SSD) Technology: Utilizes SSD technology for faster data access and improved reliability compared to traditional hard disk drives.
Flexible Configuration: Supports various SSD capacities to meet the specific storage requirements of different applications.
Hot-Swappable Design: Can be inserted or removed from the router while the router is operational, minimizing downtime during upgrades or maintenance.
Integration with Cisco IOS Software: Seamlessly integrates with Cisco IOS Software, enabling storage-related functions such as caching, logging, and data storage directly within the router.
Enhanced Performance: Improves router performance by offloading storage-related tasks from the main CPU to the SSD, freeing up CPU resources for other critical tasks.
Applications:
Caching: Accelerates data access by caching frequently accessed data locally on the router.
Logging: Stores log files locally on the router for troubleshooting and auditing purposes.
Data Storage: Provides storage for application data, configuration files, and other data directly within the router.
Network Function Virtualization (NFV): Supports NFV deployments by providing storage for virtualized network functions running on the router.
Edge Computing: Enables edge computing applications by allowing data to be processed and stored locally on the router.
Specifications:
Part Number: NIM-SSD
Interface: SATA (Serial ATA)
Form Factor: Network Interface Module (NIM)
Storage Type: Solid-State Drive (SSD)
Hot-Swappable: Yes
Compatibility: Compatible with Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 4000)
Why Choose NIM-SSD: The Cisco NIM-SSD offers a convenient and cost-effective solution for adding storage expansion capabilities to Cisco ISR 4000 routers. With its solid-state drive (SSD) technology, the NIM-SSD provides faster data access and improved reliability compared to traditional hard disk drives. By adding SSD storage directly to the router, users can offload storage-related tasks from the main CPU, improving router performance and efficiency. The NIM-SSD is hot-swappable, allowing for easy insertion and removal from the router without interrupting network operations. Whether you need to accelerate data access, store log files locally, or support edge computing applications, the NIM-SSD provides the storage expansion capabilities you need to enhance the functionality of your Cisco ISR 4000 router.