Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Router Gigabit Ethernet WAN Modules Data Sheet
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Table of Contents
- Product Overview
- Module Feature Comparison
- Installation
- Module LED Indicators
- Deployment Examples
- Features
- Specifications
- Additional References
- Ordering Information
- Technical Assistance
- Cisco Capital
Cisco ® Gigabit Ethernet WAN Modules bring high-density Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) and copper (RJ-45) 1 Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) connectivity to the Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISRs). Providing maximum flexibility, the modules accelerate applications such as Ethernet WAN access, inter-VLAN routing, and high-speed connectivity to LAN switches and servers.
The ports on these modules work as routed Layer 3 ports. Layer 2 switching between local ports on the module or between ports on the module and other ports within the router system is not supported. The port terminates Layer 2 trunks from externally connected switches, and Layer 2 trunk and VLAN information is not switched onto other ports in the system. The host router routes all traffic entering these modules.
Cisco Gigabit Ethernet WAN Modules do not support Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Cisco offers four types of Ethernet WAN modules:
● Cisco 1-Port Gigabit Ethernet WAN Network Interface Module (NIM-1GE-CU-SFP) (Figure 1)
● Cisco 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet WAN Network Interface Module (NIM-2GE-CU-SFP) (Figure 1)
● Cisco 6-Port High-Density Gigabit Ethernet WAN Service Module (SM-X-6X1G) (Figure 2)
● Cisco 4-Port High-Density Gigabit or 1-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet WAN Service Module (SM-X-4X1G-1X10G) (Figure 3)
The Cisco 4-Port Gigabit or 1-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet WAN Service Module can be operated in two mutually exclusive modes:
● 4-port Gigabit Ethernet mode
● 1-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet mode; use of the 10 Gigabit Ethernet port disables the other ports
Cisco 1- and 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet WAN Network Interface Modules
Cisco 6-Port High-Density Gigabit Ethernet WAN Service Module
Cisco 4-Port High-Density Gigabit or 1-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet WAN Service Module
Table 1 compares the software and hardware features at a high level.
Table 1. Feature Comparison
ISR 4000 Front-panel GE ports
Cisco 1-Port Gigabit Ethernet WAN NIM (NIM‑1GE-CU-SFP)
Cisco 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet WAN NIM (NIM‑2GE-CU-SFP)
Cisco 6-Port High-Density Gigabit Ethernet WAN Service Module (SM-X-6X1G)
Cisco 4-Port High-Density Gigabit or 1-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet WAN Service Module (SM‑X‑4X1G-1X10G)
Network Interface Module (NIM)
Single-wide Enhanced Service Module (SM-X)
Cisco 4000 Series ISR support
4321, 4331, 4351, 4431, 4451, 4461
Auto-switchover and auto-failover *
Input packet classification on module
MACsec support * (IEEE 802.1AE)
* Requires Cisco IOS ® XE Software Release 3.16. Auto-switchover and auto-failover are also supported on front-panel Gigabit Ethernet ports on the Cisco 4000 Series ISRs on the dual-phy GE interface ports.
** For the classifications of packets on the input queue (to apply Quality of Service [QoS]), two types of classification methods are supported: based on either IPv4 and IPv6 or standard 802.1Q. These methods are mutually exclusive.
The IPv4 and IPv6 classification rules can be enabled on up to three of the external ports. The same rules must apply to both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. The 802.1Q-based classification is supported on all ports.
The Cisco Gigabit Ethernet WAN Modules report the packet and byte statistics at an aggregate level per port. These statistics cannot be generated per VLAN. These measurements include policy drops, oversubscription drops, unicast, broadcast input, and output packet bytes or counts.
You can install service modules and network modules either before or after mounting the router. The 1- and 2-port NIMs also support the enhanced Service Module (SM-X) slot with an adaptor card. The Cisco Gigabit Ethernet WAN Modules support hard Online Insertion and Removal (OIR). You can insert them into the router while the router is powered on.
For important tips, safety warnings, and other information you need to know before and during installation of the Cisco Gigabit Ethernet WAN Modules, please refer to Installing Cisco Network Modules and Service Modules in Cisco Access Routers.
Warning: To comply with the Telcordia GR-1089 Network Equipment Building Standards (NEBS) for electromagnetic compatibility and safety, connect the Gigabit Ethernet ports only to intrabuilding or unexposed wiring or cable. The intrabuilding cable must be shielded and the shield must be grounded at both ends. The intrabuilding port(s) of the equipment or subassembly must not be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the Outside Plant (OSP) or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as intrabuilding interfaces for only type 2 or type 4 ports as described in Telcordia GR-1089-CORE, and they require isolation from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of primary protectors is not sufficient protection to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.
Platform, SFP, and Cisco IOS XE Software Release Support
The Cisco Gigabit Ethernet WAN Modules are generally supported on all Cisco 4000 Series ISRs subject to the availability of an appropriate slot. You may deploy as many modules as the platform slot density allows. For specific details about platform, SFP, and Cisco IOS XE Software support, visit the Ethernet WAN section at: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/routers/4000-series-integrated-services-routers-isr/relevant-interfaces-and-modules.html.
For configuration instructions, refer to the “Configuring Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces” chapter of Configuring LAN Interfaces. The guidelines in this chapter apply to all Cisco modular access routers.
For more configuration instructions and other related documents, refer to the “Related Documents and Links” section on page 6 of that document.
Note: Use the show diag command to check the hardware information of the Cisco Gigabit Ethernet WAN Service Modules.
The Cisco Gigabit Ethernet WAN Modules have several EN (Enabled) or L (Link) LEDs located around the SFP and RJ-45 ports. The LEDs indicate that the module has passed its self-test and is available to the router. Tables 2 and 3 list the LED colors and their meanings.
Table 2. EN (Enable) and L (Link) LED Status
Default is Off when module is powered on for the first time. It is persistent until changed by the host software.
The module is powered on and is functioning correctly.
The module has some failure.
Table 3. S (Speed) LED Status