Cisco • SKU C-NIM-4X
Cisco C-NIM-4X — C-NIM-4X
Cisco C-NIM-4X — 4-Port 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ LAN/WAN Network Interface Module (NIM) for Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms; Layer 2 switching all ports, Layer 3 WAN on ports 3–4, MACsec 128/256-bit
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What is the Cisco C-NIM-4X?
Cisco C-NIM-4X — 4-Port 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ LAN/WAN Network Interface Module (NIM) for Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms; Layer 2 switching all ports, Layer 3 WAN on ports 3–4, MACsec 128/256-bit
TFI supplies the C-NIM-4X new and refurbished to South African businesses, each unit covered by warranty and optional SLA. As a B-BBEE Level 2 distributor we can quote stock, lead time and price — usually within the same business day.
Specifications
| ports | 4 x SFP/SFP+ (100M/1G/10G per port) |
|---|---|
| port speeds | 100 Mbps / 1 Gbps / 10 Gbps per port (100M via GLC-GE-100FX transceiver; SGMII/1000BASE-X SFP or 10GBASE-R SFP+) |
| switching mode | Layer 2 switching all 4 ports; ports 3–4 optionally configurable as native Layer 3 WAN ports |
| macsec | IEEE 802.1AE MACsec 128/256-bit; LAN MACsec switch-to-switch on all L2 ports; 256-bit WAN MACsec (Tag-in-Clear) on L3 ports |
| form factor | Plug-in NIM (Network Interface Module); hot-swappable; 180mm W x 37mm H x 145mm D; 0.6 kg |
| platform compatibility | Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms only (NOT supported on Catalyst 8200) |
| power supply | Powered via host router backplane (no external PSU required) |
| compliance | RoHS, WEEE compliant |
| eol status | No EoL/End-of-Sale announced; product appears current as of June 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Cisco C-NIM-4X?
- Cisco C-NIM-4X — 4-Port 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ LAN/WAN Network Interface Module (NIM) for Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms; Layer 2 switching all ports, Layer 3 WAN on ports 3–4, MACsec 128/256-bit
- Do you supply the C-NIM-4X new or refurbished?
- TFI supplies the Cisco C-NIM-4X both new and professionally refurbished, each with warranty and SLA options. Tell us your preference when you request a quote.
- How many ports does the C-NIM-4X have?
- Port configuration: 4 x SFP/SFP+ (100M/1G/10G per port).
- Can TFI deliver the C-NIM-4X in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the Cisco C-NIM-4X nationwide. Send us the SKU and we come back with stock, lead time and price — usually the same business day.
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Verification sources (6)
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/routers/cloud_edge/c8300/Interface_Module_SCG/c-nim-4x-8m-8t/b-c-nim-4x-8m-8t-scg-book/m-c-nim-4x-c-nim-8t-module-cg.html
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/catalyst-8300-series-edge-platforms/catalyst-8000-series-gigabit-ethernet-lan-wan-modules-ds.html
- https://networkdevicesinc.com/products/c-nim-4x
- https://www.layer23-switch.com/c-nim-4x.html
- https://itprice.com/cisco/c-nim-4x=.html
- https://serverorbit.com/cisco-c-nim-4x-catalyst-8300-series-4-ports-module/
Need pricing on C-NIM-4X?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.