Cisco C-NIM-8T 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet NIM with MACsec — for Catalyst 8200 and 8300, New
Warranty: Lifetime
Eight more routed or switched gigabit ports for a Catalyst 8200 or 8300, with MACsec encryption
Cisco C-NIM-8T — 8-port 10M/100M/1G RJ-45 LAN/WAN NIM with MACsec
→ Catalyst 8000 only. The C-NIM-8T is supported on Catalyst 8200 and 8300 edge platforms. It is not listed for the ISR 4000; use NIM-ES2-8 there.
Part Number: C-NIM-8T
Description: 8-port 10M/100M/1G RJ-45 LAN/WAN NIM with MACsec, Catalyst 8200/8300
The C-NIM-8T adds eight RJ-45 gigabit ports that can be configured as Layer 3 WAN or LAN interfaces. MACsec support encrypts traffic on the wire between MACsec-capable devices.
Which One Do I Need?
| Your router | 8-port module |
|---|---|
| Catalyst 8200 / 8300 | C-NIM-8T — this listing |
| ISR 4000 | NIM-ES2-8 (switch NIM) |
| Need 1-2 WAN ports only | NIM-1GE-CU-SFP or Cisco NIM-2GE-CU-SFP |
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | C-NIM-8T |
| Ports | 8x 10M/100M/1G RJ-45 |
| Mode | LAN or WAN |
| Security | MACsec |
| Host platforms | Cisco Catalyst 8200 and 8300 Series |
| Condition | New |
| Warranty | Lifetime, backed by Resilient Tec |
Source: Cisco Catalyst 8000 edge platforms module data.
Good to Know
- Not PoE. These ports carry data only.
- Check IOS XE release. Cisco lists a minimum software release per module.
Quick Checklist — Is This the Right Module?
You have a Catalyst 8200 or 8300 with a free NIM slot and need eight gigabit RJ-45 ports.
Availability
New · Ships from Resilient Tec in Knoxville, TN · Free standard shipping on US orders.
We confirm stock and lead time with you before an order ships. Need several, or a matching set? Request a quote →
Warranty: lifetime, backed by Resilient Tec — not a manufacturer term. When something fails you reach a named seller in the US, not a ticket queue.
You Might Also Need
- C8200-1N-4T — Catalyst 8200 edge platform
- Cisco C8200L-1N-4T
- Cisco NIM-2GE-CU-SFP
Related Guides
Eight more routed or switched gigabit ports for a Catalyst 8200 or 8300, with MACsec encryption
Cisco C-NIM-8T — 8-port 10M/100M/1G RJ-45 LAN/WAN NIM with MACsec
→ Catalyst 8000 only. The C-NIM-8T is supported on Catalyst 8200 and 8300 edge platforms. It is not listed for the ISR 4000; use NIM-ES2-8 there.
Part Number: C-NIM-8T
Description: 8-port 10M/100M/1G RJ-45 LAN/WAN NIM with MACsec, Catalyst 8200/8300
The C-NIM-8T adds eight RJ-45 gigabit ports that can be configured as Layer 3 WAN or LAN interfaces. MACsec support encrypts traffic on the wire between MACsec-capable devices.
Which One Do I Need?
| Your router | 8-port module |
|---|---|
| Catalyst 8200 / 8300 | C-NIM-8T — this listing |
| ISR 4000 | NIM-ES2-8 (switch NIM) |
| Need 1-2 WAN ports only | NIM-1GE-CU-SFP or Cisco NIM-2GE-CU-SFP |
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | C-NIM-8T |
| Ports | 8x 10M/100M/1G RJ-45 |
| Mode | LAN or WAN |
| Security | MACsec |
| Host platforms | Cisco Catalyst 8200 and 8300 Series |
| Condition | New |
| Warranty | Lifetime, backed by Resilient Tec |
Source: Cisco Catalyst 8000 edge platforms module data.
Good to Know
- Not PoE. These ports carry data only.
- Check IOS XE release. Cisco lists a minimum software release per module.
Quick Checklist — Is This the Right Module?
You have a Catalyst 8200 or 8300 with a free NIM slot and need eight gigabit RJ-45 ports.
Availability
New · Ships from Resilient Tec in Knoxville, TN · Free standard shipping on US orders.
We confirm stock and lead time with you before an order ships. Need several, or a matching set? Request a quote →
Warranty: lifetime, backed by Resilient Tec — not a manufacturer term. When something fails you reach a named seller in the US, not a ticket queue.
You Might Also Need
- C8200-1N-4T — Catalyst 8200 edge platform
- Cisco C8200L-1N-4T
- Cisco NIM-2GE-CU-SFP