Product details

General Information
Manufacturer

Cisco Systems, Inc

Manufacturer Part Number

NIM16A

Brand Name

Cisco

Product Name

16-Port Async Serial NIM

Product Type

Interface Module

Technical Information
Application/Usage

Data Networking

Interfaces/Ports
Total Number of Ports

16

Interfaces/Ports Details

16 x Asynchronous RS-232 WAN

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor

Plug-in Module

Height

1.3''

Width

3.5''

Depth

6.7''

Miscellaneous
Compatibility

Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers:

  • 4221
  • 4321
  • 4331
  • 4351
  • 4431
  • 4451

Country of Origin

China

Included in the Box

  • icon_list|interface module|4XTMF Interface module icon

    Interface Module

FAQs

What is the Cisco NIM-16A and what is its main purpose?
The Cisco NIM-16A is a 16-Port Asynchronous Serial Network Interface Module designed primarily for terminal server functionality in Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISRs). It provides high-density serial connectivity with 16 RS-232 WAN ports, enabling up to 200 terminal server connections on a single platform, which is 8 more than the previous ISR G2 generation.
Which Cisco router models are compatible with the NIM-16A?
The NIM-16A is compatible with the entire Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers lineup, including: Cisco 4221, 4321, 4331, 4351, 4431, and 4451 models. This wide compatibility ensures flexibility in deployment across different ISR platforms.
What are the physical dimensions of the NIM-16A module?
The Cisco NIM-16A comes in a compact plug-in module form factor with dimensions of 1.3 inches in height, 3.5 inches in width, and 6.7 inches in depth. These measurements make it an efficient use of space while providing high-density port connectivity.
How many ports does the NIM-16A provide and what type are they?
The NIM-16A provides 16 asynchronous RS-232 WAN ports. These ports are specifically designed for serial connectivity and terminal server applications, offering high-density connectivity in a single network interface module.
What is the maximum number of terminal server connections supported?
The NIM-16A supports up to 200 terminal server connections on a single platform. This represents an improvement over the previous generation Cisco ISR G2, which supported 8 fewer connections, making it ideal for environments requiring high-density terminal server functionality.

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