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NIM-SSD
NIM Carrier Card for SSD Drives
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NIM-SSD Overview
NIM-SSD is a high-performance network interface module engineered for data centers and enterprise environments. This PCIe-based card supports data rates up to 10Gbps via SFP+ connectors and is fully compatible with routers, switches, and servers. It is designed to handle critical networking tasks and supports industry-standard protocols such as TCP/IP and iSCSI, ensuring fast and secure data transmission.
Built for expanding data center capacity and upgrading server network interfaces, NIM-SSD offers robust performance in demanding applications while also optimizing power consumption and reducing latency. Its modular design simplifies installation and integration, making it an ideal choice for high-speed networking requirements and data-intensive operations.
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NIM-SSD Specifications
- Product Type
- Network Module / Network Card
- Module Type
- NIM
- Data Rate
- 10G
- Connector Type
- SFP+
- Supported Protocols
- TCP/IP, iSCSI
- Form Factor
- PCIe
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 70°C
- Storage Temperature
- -40 to 85°C
- Input Voltage
- 3.3V
- Compatibility
- Cisco, Juniper, Dell, HP
- Max Speed
- 10Gbps
- Supported Features
- Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS
- Power Consumption
- 15W
- Interface Ports
- SFP+
- Expansion Slots
- NIM
- Product Name
- NIM-SSD High Performance Network Module
- Height
- 0.84 inches
- Width
- 4.37 inches
- Depth
- 7.0 inches
- Weight
- 1.2 lbs
NIM-SSD Use Case
High-Density Server Virtualization in Enterprise Data Centers
In a large-scale cloud environment, IT teams deploy the NIM-SSD-NIM Carrier Card for SSD Drives to host up to 8 NVMe SSD modules per NIC interface, delivering over 1M IOPS and sub-100 µs latency for virtual machine workloads. Benefit: Achieves 30 % higher VM consolidation density, reduces per-VM storage TCO by 25 %, and provides enterprise-grade resiliency with hot-swappable SSD support.
Accelerated Transactional Database Performance for Finance and E-commerce
A global bank and an online retailer integrate the NIM-SSD-NIM Carrier Card for SSD Drives into their database servers to unlock direct PCIe Gen4 x8 connections for Oracle, SQL Server and MySQL clusters. Benefit: Cuts transaction latency by 50 %, doubles sustained throughput to 4 GB/s, and ensures ACID-compliant performance under peak loads, driving faster order processing and improved customer satisfaction.
Real-Time Analytics & AI Edge Inference in Telco and Manufacturing
Telecom operators and industrial IoT platforms use the NIM-SSD-NIM Carrier Card for SSD Drives in edge routers and AI appliances to store large neural-network models and high-velocity sensor data streams. Benefit: Delivers sub-millisecond read/write response, accelerates inference workloads by 5×, and supports 24/7 autonomous operations with field-serviceable SSD modules.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table
 NIM-SSD |  NIM-2FXS |  NIM-4FXS |  NIM-2FXS/4FXOP |  NIM-4BRI-NT/TE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module / Network Card | Telephony Network Module | Network Module | Network Module | Network Module |
| Module Type | NIM | FXS | FXS Telephony Module | NIM | BRI Network Module |
| Data Rate | 10G | 1Gbps | N/A | 1G | 64 kbps per B channel, 16 kbps per D channel |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | RJ-45 | FXS | RJ-11 | 8P8C / RJ-45 |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP, SIP | SIP / H.323 | TCP/IP | ISDN, TCP/IP |
| Form Factor | PCIe | PCIe | Modular (NIM) | Modular | NIM (Network Interface Module) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | 12V | 3.3V | 3.3V / 5V |
| Compatibility | Cisco, Juniper, Dell, HP | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP | Cisco / Avaya | Cisco | Cisco Routers and Switches |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 1Gbps | N/A | 1Gbps | N/A |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Caller ID / Hook Flash / Auto-Ringing | QoS | Integrated voice and data transmission |
| Power Consumption | 15W | 15W | 8W | 15W | N/A |
| Interface Ports | SFP+ | FXS | FXS | N/A | BRI |
| Expansion Slots | NIM | NIM | NIM | NIM | NIM slot |
| Product Name | NIM-SSD High Performance Network Module | NIM-2FXS | NIM-4FXS | NIM-2FXS/4FXOP | NIM-4BRI-NT/TE |
| Height | 0.84 inches | N/A | 1.5 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 4.37 inches | N/A | 5.0 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | 7.0 inches | N/A | 7.0 inches | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs | N/A | 1.2 lbs | N/A | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
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Ayesha Mahmood
4
Simple way to add storage.
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Pierre Laurent
5
Good build quality.
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Linda Cooper
3
Recognized instantly by router.
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Saad Iqbal
4
No issues encountered.
Questions & Answers
What is the NIM-SSD Carrier Card for SSD Drives?
NIM-SSD is a Cisco Network Interface Module carrier card that integrates 2.5-inch SATA and NVMe SSDs into NIM slots, enabling high-performance, hot-swappable storage.
Which SSD types are compatible with the NIM-SSD Carrier Card?
The NIM-SSD supports standard 2.5-inch SATA III SSDs (up to 7 mm) and U.2 NVMe SSDs (with optional adapters) listed in Cisco’s compatibility matrix.
How do I install the NIM-SSD Carrier Card in my router?
Power off your router, insert the NIM-SSD into an available NIM slot, secure with screws, mount supported SSDs, power on, and verify installation via the IOS XE CLI.
Which Cisco routers support the NIM-SSD Carrier Card?
The NIM-SSD is supported on Cisco ISR 4000, ASR 1000, and ASR 900 series routers with NIM slots running an IOS XE release that includes storage support.