Cisco NIM-ES2-8 8-Port Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch NIM for ISR 4000, Refurbished
Warranty: Lifetime
Eight switched LAN ports inside the router — no separate small switch at the branch
Cisco NIM-ES2-8 — 8-port Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet switch network interface module
→ Non-PoE version. NIM-ES2-8 has data-only ports. The NIM-ES2-8-P supplies PoE.
Part Number: NIM-ES2-8
SKU: NIM-ES2-8-R
Description: 8-port Layer 2 GE switch NIM for Cisco ISR 4000
The NIM-ES2-8 adds an eight-port Layer 2 gigabit switch to an ISR 4000 router, so a small branch can run off the router alone.
Which One Do I Need?
| If you need | NIM |
|---|---|
| 8 switched ports, no PoE | NIM-ES2-8 — this listing |
| 8 switched ports with PoE | NIM-ES2-8-P |
| Router is a Catalyst 8200/8300 | C-NIM-8T |
End of sale. Cisco lists March 5, 2025 as the end-of-sale date for the NIM-ES2-8. Refurbished stock is how most buyers spare it now.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | NIM-ES2-8 |
| Ports | 8x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 |
| Function | Layer 2 switching |
| PoE | No |
| Host platforms | Cisco ISR 4000 Series NIM slots |
| Lifecycle | End of sale March 5, 2025 per Cisco |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Warranty | Lifetime, backed by Resilient Tec |
Source: Cisco Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet switch NIM data sheet and Cisco end-of-sale notice.
Good to Know
- One NIM slot. It occupies a single NIM slot on the ISR 4000.
Quick Checklist — Is This the Right Module?
You have an ISR 4000 with a free NIM slot and need eight switched gigabit ports without PoE.
Availability
Refurbished and tested · 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
- Cisco ISR4321/K9
- ISR4331/K9-R
- Cisco NIM-2GE-CU-SFP
Related Guides
Eight switched LAN ports inside the router — no separate small switch at the branch
Cisco NIM-ES2-8 — 8-port Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet switch network interface module
→ Non-PoE version. NIM-ES2-8 has data-only ports. The NIM-ES2-8-P supplies PoE.
Part Number: NIM-ES2-8
SKU: NIM-ES2-8-R
Description: 8-port Layer 2 GE switch NIM for Cisco ISR 4000
The NIM-ES2-8 adds an eight-port Layer 2 gigabit switch to an ISR 4000 router, so a small branch can run off the router alone.
Which One Do I Need?
| If you need | NIM |
|---|---|
| 8 switched ports, no PoE | NIM-ES2-8 — this listing |
| 8 switched ports with PoE | NIM-ES2-8-P |
| Router is a Catalyst 8200/8300 | C-NIM-8T |
End of sale. Cisco lists March 5, 2025 as the end-of-sale date for the NIM-ES2-8. Refurbished stock is how most buyers spare it now.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | NIM-ES2-8 |
| Ports | 8x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 |
| Function | Layer 2 switching |
| PoE | No |
| Host platforms | Cisco ISR 4000 Series NIM slots |
| Lifecycle | End of sale March 5, 2025 per Cisco |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Warranty | Lifetime, backed by Resilient Tec |
Source: Cisco Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet switch NIM data sheet and Cisco end-of-sale notice.
Good to Know
- One NIM slot. It occupies a single NIM slot on the ISR 4000.
Quick Checklist — Is This the Right Module?
You have an ISR 4000 with a free NIM slot and need eight switched gigabit ports without PoE.
Availability
Refurbished and tested · 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
- Cisco ISR4321/K9
- ISR4331/K9-R
- Cisco NIM-2GE-CU-SFP