Cisco NIM-SSD Cisco network interface module
Brand: Cisco | Category: Accessories & Components
SKU: CSC-NIM-SSD | Part #: NIM-SSD | MPN: NIM-SSD
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About the Cisco NIM-SSD Cisco network interface module
The Cisco NIM-SSD network interface module delivers local solid-state storage capacity directly into your router architecture, enabling distributed data persistence and application hosting without external storage dependencies. This NIM (Network Interface Module) slot–based storage device uses NAND flash-based solid-state drive technology to support local application data, IOS XE image storage, IOx container storage, logging, and packet capture on compatible Cisco platforms, eliminating bottlenecks associated with remote or cloud-dependent storage models in branch and edge deployments.
Built for enterprise network architects and IT infrastructure teams who require on-device storage expansion, the NIM-SSD (part number NIM-SSD) integrates seamlessly into Cisco ISR 4000 Series routers—including ISR 4321, 4331, 4351, 4431, and 4451 models—as well as Cisco ISR G2 platforms with NIM slot support. The module connects via the router's internal NIM slot through the router backplane, requiring no external cabling or rack space. Cisco IOx compatibility ensures this module functions as a storage foundation for application hosting frameworks on supported host platforms, while tool-less insertion into the compatible ISR router chassis simplifies field deployment in branch office, enterprise edge, and campus aggregation environments. Genuine Cisco hardware support is included, and Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) validation requires this authentic module for platforms utilizing NIM-based storage; software compatibility extends to Cisco IOS XE according to your host platform's datasheet specifications.
Organizations standardizing on Cisco ISR modular accessories for distributed edge computing and secure branch operations depend on the NIM-SSD to extend local storage capability without architectural compromise. Contact Omnixon Global to request a quotation for the Cisco NIM-SSD and integrate proven on-device storage into your enterprise routing infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Accessories & Components |
| SKU | CSC-NIM-SSD |
| Part Number | NIM-SSD |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | NIM-SSD |
| Module Type | Network Interface Module (NIM) — Solid-State Drive Storage |
| Form Factor | NIM (Network Interface Module) slot |
| Compatible Platform Families | Cisco ISR 4000 Series (ISR 4321, 4331, 4351, 4431, 4451), Cisco ISR G2 platforms with NIM slot support |
| Storage Technology | Solid-State Drive (SSD), NAND flash-based |
| Interface to Host Router | NIM slot (internal, via router backplane) |
| Storage Purpose | Local application data, IOS XE image storage, IOx container storage, logging, packet capture |
| Cisco IOx Compatible | Yes — supports Cisco IOx application hosting framework on compatible host platforms |
| TAC Support Requirement | Genuine Cisco NIM-SSD required for Cisco TAC validation on platforms utilizing this module |
| Hardware Support | Cisco manufacturer hardware support included |
| Environmental Suitability | Branch office, enterprise edge, and campus aggregation deployments |
| Physical Installation | Tool-less NIM bay insertion into compatible ISR router chassis |
| Software Compatibility | Cisco IOS XE (version requirements per host platform data sheet) |
| Product Line | Cisco ISR Modular Accessories — NIM Storage |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco NIM-SSD Cisco network interface module
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