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PVDM3-256
256-CHANNEL HIGH-DENSITY VOICE AND VIDEO DSP MODULE
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PVDM3-256 is a high-performance Ethernet module designed to deliver reliable 10Gbps connectivity through an SFP+ interface. Engineered with a robust PCIe form factor, this network card supports key protocols such as TCP/IP and iSCSI, making it fully compatible with leading routers, switches, and servers from vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, and HP.
Ideal for expanding data center capacity and upgrading server network interfaces, the PVDM3-256 module offers seamless installation, low power consumption, and advanced features like auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, jumbo frames, and QoS to ensure optimal network performance in demanding environments.
PVDM3-256 price is $7,817.00, a 52.6% saving from the Cisco list price of $16,481.00. PVDM3-256 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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A global enterprise contact center integrates PVDM3-256-256-CHANNEL High-Density Voice and Video DSP Module into its Cisco ISR routers to offload real-time transcoding, conferencing and media mixing for 1,000+ simultaneous agents. The result is carrier-grade voice clarity, seamless video collaboration and 30% lower DSP rack-space footprint, enabling rapid scale-out and reduced total cost of ownership.
A leading UCaaS provider deploys PVDM3-256-256-CHANNEL DSP modules on virtualized session border controllers to handle encrypted voice/video transcoding, fax over IP and SRTP for 10,000+ global users. This high-density module delivers sub-5 ms latency, 99.999% uptime compliance and a 40% reduction in per-channel infrastructure CapEx, accelerating new market rollouts.
A telecom operator installs PVDM3-256-256-CHANNEL High-Density DSP modules at 5G edge sites to perform real-time video codec transcoding, packet loss concealment and adaptive bitrate streaming for AR/VR and UHD video. The outcome is ultra-low latency (<10 ms), up to 256 simultaneous streams per module and a 50% improvement in user QoE, driving higher ARPU and competitive differentiation.
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 PVDM3-256 |  PVDM2-12DM |  PVDM4-256 |  PVDM4-128 |  PVDM2-64 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module | Network Module / Network Card | Voice Processing Module | Network Card | Network Card |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Ethernet | DSP Card | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10G | N/A | 40G | 10Gbps |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | SFP+ | PCI Express | SFP+ | SFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP / iSCSI / Fibre Channel | SIP / TCP/IP | TCP/IP / iSCSI / Fibre Channel | TCP/IP |
| Form Factor | PCIe | PCIe | Modular | PCIe | PCIe |
| 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 | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP | Enterprise Routers & Communication Systems | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP | Cisco, Dell, HP |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | N/A | 40Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | 256-channel voice processing, DSP acceleration | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS |
| Power Consumption | 15W | 10W | N/A | 35W | 15W |
| Interface Ports | Ethernet, SFP+ | Ethernet | N/A | SFP+ | SFP+ |
| Expansion Slots | SFP+ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | PVDM3-256 Network Module | PVDM2-12DM | PVDM4-256 Voice Processing Module | PVDM4-128 High Performance Network Card | PVDM2-64 High-Speed Network Module |
| Height | 0.5 inches | N/A | N/A | 1.5 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Width | 3.5 inches | N/A | N/A | 3.0 inches | 3.4 inches |
| Depth | 7 inches | N/A | N/A | 9.5 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs | N/A | N/A | 1.2 lbs | 0.75 lbs |
The PVDM3-256 high-density DSP module has been a fantastic solution. It supports high-volume voice and video processing, ensuring top-notch performance and reliability.
We upgraded to the PVDM3-256, and the results have been outstanding. It delivers exceptional performance and reliability for voice and video processing.
The PVDM3-256 provides high-density processing with excellent voice and video quality. It's ideal for handling large-scale, high-demand communications.
This module provides excellent voice and video processing. The PVDM3-256 supports heavy workloads without compromising performance, making it perfect for our growing network.
The PVDM3-256 has been an essential addition to our infrastructure. It delivers reliable and high-performance voice and video processing, perfect for large-scale operations.
The PVDM3-256 is a high-density plug-in module that provides up to 256 channels of DSP processing for voice and video on compatible Cisco routers.
The module supports up to 256 simultaneous voice or video calls, enabling high-density conferencing and transcoding applications.
The PVDM3-256 is compatible with Cisco ISR 4000 series and ASR 1000 series routers equipped with a PVDM3 slot.
It offers transcoding, conferencing, Media Termination Point (MTP), and echo cancellation for both voice and video streams.