Data Sheet

Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Router

T1/E1 Voice and WAN Network Interface Modules
Data Sheet
These flexible interface cards support multiple integrated data and voice applications,
facilitating the migration from data-only as well as circuit-switched voice services to a
packet voice solution.

Introduction
The Cisco® Fourth-Generation 1-, 2-, 4-, and 8-Port T1/E1 Multiflex Trunk Voice and WAN Network Interface
Modules (NIMs) support data and voice applications on the Cisco 4000 Integrated Services Routers (Figure 1).
These cards combine WAN-interface-card (WIC), voice-interface-card (VIC), ISDN Primary Rate Interface (PRI),
dial-access integration, and channelized-data (CE1T1) functions to provide superior flexibility, versatility, and
investment protection through their many uses. Customers who choose to integrate data and voice in multiple
steps preserve their investment in a T1/E1 WAN interface.

Note: These NIMs are not supported with Cisco 2900 and 3900 Integrated Services Routers.

Figure 1. Cisco 4000 T1/E1 NIMs

Table 1 lists the available cards and compares their features.

Table 1. Cisco T1/E1 NIM Types and Feature Comparison

Part Number Number of Ports Clear-Channel Data MFT Packet Voice Unstructured E1 (G.703) Support Channelized Data
NIM-1MFT-T1/E1 1 Yes Yes No No
NIM-2MFT-T1/E1 2 Yes Yes No No
NIM-4MFT-T1/E1 4 Yes Yes No No
NIM-8MFT-T1/E1 8 Yes Yes No No
NIM-1CE1T1-PRI 1 Yes Yes Yes Yes
NIM-2CE1T1-PRI 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes
NIM-8CE1T1-PRI 8 Yes Yes Yes Yes

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 You can insert the Cisco T1/E1 NIMs into the NIM slot on the supported Cisco 4000 Integrated Services Routers
(ISRs). In addition to the features listed in Table 1, these modules support both T1 and E1, providing additional
flexibility for supporting T1, fractional T1, E1, and fractional E1 for both voice and WAN applications
simultaneously. All modules include the drop-and-insert multiplexing capability, which eliminates costly external
third-party channel service units/data service units (CSUs/DSUs) and drop-and-insert multiplexers.

The fourth-generation Cisco T1/E1 NIMs add improvements over the Cisco Second- and Third-Generation T1/E1
Multiflex Trunk Voice and WAN Interface Cards (MFT VWIC2s and VWIC3s, respectively). The fourth-generation
T1/E1 modules enable each port to be clocked from an independent clock source for data applications. Voice
applications can now be clocked independently from data applications, with all ports for voice applications clocked
from a single source.

The T1/E1 modules contain an onboard Cisco Packet Voice Digital Signal Processor Module 4 (PVDM4) slot,
which requires a fourth-generation PVDM4 module. A PVDM4 on the T1/E1 module is necessary for the voice
features. The PVDM4 also provides for echo cancellation of up to 128-ms echo-tail length for demanding network
conditions. Refer to Table 2 for all configuration options offered with the modules.

These fourth-generation modules also provide increased port density per chassis compared to the Cisco Integrated
Services Routers Generation 2 (ISR G2) platform.

Key Features
● Basic T1/E1 data: The MFT versions act as WICs, supporting T1, fractional T1, E1, and fractional E1. To
simplify remote management, these modules integrate a fully managed DSU/CSU for T1 deployments and
a fully managed DSU for E1 deployments.
● E1/G.703 data: In addition to the basic T1/E1 data support, the CE1T1 versions also support structured
G.703 with G.704 framing and unstructured E1 (G.703) applications.
● T1/E1 packet voice: All the modules support packet voice applications by providing T1, fractional T1, E1,
and fractional E1 connections to private branch exchanges (PBXs) and central offices, thereby enabling
new services and reducing voice and fax toll charges. An additional onboard PVDM4 is required. Also, each
NIM has its own PVDM4, so each module can be connected to a different service provider with no single
clock domain restriction.
● Mixed data and packet voice: All the modules can simultaneously support both data and voice, reducing the
complexity and number of network components and facilitating a graceful migration to bandwidth-efficient
packet voice.
● Mixed data and packet voice with drop and insert: You can deploy all the modules as T1/E1 drop-and-insert
multiplexers with integrated DSUs/CSUs, reducing the complexity of the network and the cost of the central-
office ports by efficiently combining time-division multiplexing (TDM) voice (PBX), IP voice, and data on the
same trunks.

Applications
Packet Voice Solutions: PBX and Central-Office Connectivity
The modules supply PBX and public-switched-telephone-network (PSTN) connectivity for the Cisco 4000 with the
onboard NIM slots. The ISRs support H.323, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), Media Gateway Control Protocol
(MGCP), and Skinny Client Control Protocol (SCCP)-based voice over IP (VoIP).

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 Multiplexed Data and Voice Solutions: T1/E1 Drop-and-Insert Multiplexer with Integrated
DSU/CSU
The Cisco fourth-generation T1/E1 modules simplify branch-office connectivity by consolidating the functions of a
router, a fully managed drop-and-insert multiplexer, and a fully managed DSU/CSU into a single box. Typically a
drop-and-insert multiplexer is used for channelized (that is, TDM) integration of data and voice onto a single T1,
fractional T1, E1, or fractional E1 connection to the central office. Sharing a line can significantly reduce costs over
those of two separate physical lines to the central office. Although the normal use is for data and voice sharing of a
T1 or E1 service, you can also use the drop-and-insert capability for voice and data, or data and data sharing of the
service. Moreover, the integrated drop-and-insert capability enhances system availability by allowing the Cisco
IOS® Software to be reloaded while maintaining TDM switching. 56/64K Digital Data Service (DDS) function is not
supported by T1/E1 NIMs.

Analog Cross-Connect Solution

You can cross-connect the TDM DS-0 channels with analog voice ports to create an analog cross-connect solution.

Table 2. Cisco T1/E1 Module Capacity Comparison

Configuration Description MFT Modules Channelized Modules

NIM-1MFT-T1/E1, NIM-2MFT-T1/E1, NIM-4MFT- NIM-1CE1T1-PRI, NIM-2CE1T1-PRI, and
T1/E1, and NIM-8MFT-T1/E1 NIM-8CE1T1-PRI
Data Only
Serial data (channel-group*) 2 per port 24 per port

E1 unframed G.703 Not supported Supported

Voice Only
Voice channel associated signaling 24 per port (T1) 24 per port (T1)
(CAS) (ds0-group**) 31 per port (E1) 31 per port (E1)
1 per timeslot 1 per timeslot
Voice and Data

PRI (pri-group***) 1 per port 1 per port

Drop and insert 24 per port (T1) 24 per port (T1)
(tdm-group****) 31 per port (E1) 31 per port (E1)
1 per timeslot 1 per timeslot

*
channel-group refers to bonding of one or more time slots into a single High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC)-framed serial
connection for IP data traffic connectivity. This connection is used for HDLC, Frame Relay, and Multilink PPP (MLPPP) serial
WAN connections.
**
ds0-group refers to bonding of one or more time slots into a single TDM voice connection using CAS such as ear and mouth
(E&M), foreign exchange station (FXS), or foreign exchange office (FXO). This connection is used for TDM PBX or PSTN
connections and typically is deployed only on T1.
***
pri-group refers to bonding of two or more time slots into a single TDM connection using ISDN signaling. This connection is
typically used for TDM PBX or PSTN voice connections on T1 and E1, and also for data WAN connections on E1. Each call on
the PRI is individually indicated as being a voice or data call with the ISDN bearer capability delivered with the call. Signaling is
done on the D-channel, which is always channel 24 on a T1 and channel 31 on an E1.
****
tdm-group refers to cross-connecting one or more time slots from one TDM interface to another. This connection is used to
groom channels from different access points onto a combined T1 or E1 uplink. Because the router merely cross-connects and
does not interpret or route the traffic from the ingress interface to the egress interface, the traffic type (voice and data) is
transparent to the router.

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 Cisco IOS XE Software Release Requirements
The modules are supported on the Cisco 4000 and require Cisco IOS XE Software Release 3.9.

The DSP farm services (conferencing & transcoding) on the modules are supported only on Release 3.11 and
above.

Data applications require the IP Base technology package, which is included by default. Voice applications require
a minimum of the UC technology package, which is optional.

Data Features
NIM data features follow:

● T1/E1 or fractional T1/E1 network interface

● n x 64 kbps or n x 56 kbps, nonchannelized data rates (T1: n = 1 to 24, E1: n = 1 to 31)
● Standards-based, including ANSI T1.403 and AT&T Publication 62411
● Non-Facility Associated Signaling (NFAS) on one single module is supported. NFAS across multiple NIM
modules is not supported.
NIM data features do not include Dial on Demand Routing (DDR).

Network Interface Specifications

Tables 3 and 4 give T1 and E1 network interface specifications, respectively.

Table 3. T1 Network Interface Specifications

T1 Network Interface
Transmit bit rate 1.544 Mbps ±50 bps/32 ppm
Receive bit rate 1.544 Mbps ±50 bps/32 ppm

Line code Alternate mark inversion (AMI) and binary 8-zero substitution (B8ZS)
AMI ones density Enforced for n x 56-kbps channels
Framing format D4 (Super Frame [SF]) and Extended Super Frame (ESF)

Output level (line build-out [LBO]) 0, -7.5 or -15 dB

Input level +1 dB0 down to -24 dB0
Data-terminal-equipment (DTE) interface (WIC mode) Fractional service

DTE interface (VIC mode) G.704 or structured

Data-communications-equipment (DCE) interface G.704 or structured

Table 4. E1 Network Interface Specifications

E1 Network Interface
Transmit bit rate 2.048 Mbps ±100 bps/50 ppm
Receive bit rate 2.048 Mbps ±100 bps/50 ppm
Data rate 1.984 Mbps (framed mode) per E1 port
Clocking Internal and loop (recovered from network)
E1 national bits Fixed (nonconfigurable)
Encoding High-density bipolar three (HDB3)

DTE interface (WIC mode) Fractional service

DTE interface (VIC mode) G.704 or structured
DCE interface G.704 or structured

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 Table 5 gives the module specifications, and Table 6 lists the weights.

Table 5. Module Specifications

Features Specifications
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.25 x 3.50 x 7.24 in. (3.18 x 8.89 x 18.39 cm)
Environmental ● Operating temperature: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
● Storage temperature: -20 to +65°C (-4 to 148°F)
● Relative humidity: 10 to 85% noncondensing operating; 5 to 95% noncondensing, nonoperating
T1 Compliance (partial list) ● TIA-968-A
● CS-03
● Jate
● ANSI T1.403
E1 Compliance (partial list) ● TBR4, TBR12, and TBR13
● ITU-T G.703, G.704, G.823, and I.431
● S016 (Australia)

Table 6. Weight (All values are +/-0.01 lb (+/-5g.)

Product Number Weight

NIM-1MFT-T1/E1 0.40 lb (181g)

NIM-2MFT-T1/E1 0.42 lb (191g)
NIM-4MFT-T1/E1 0.44 lb (200g)

NIM-8MFT-T1/E1 0.52 lb (236g)

NIM-1CE1T1-PRI 0.40 lb (181g)
NIM-2CE1T1-PRI 0.42 lb (191g)

NIM-8CE1T1-PRI 0.52 lb (236g)

Diagnostics
● ANSI T1.403 Annex B/V.54 loop-up/down code recognition, network loopback, user-initiated loopbacks,
network payload loopback, local DTE loopback, and remote line (codes: V.54, loop up, and loop down)
● Bit-error-rate-testing (BERT) patterns: All 0s, all 1s, 1:2, 1:8, 3:24, QRW, QRSS, 63, 511, 2047, and
V.54/T1.403 annex B bit patterns, and two user-programmable 24-bit patterns
● Alarm detection: Alarm indication signal (AIS), time-slot 16 AIS, remote alarm, far-end block error (FEBE),
out of frame (OOF), cyclic-redundancy-check (CRC) multiframe OOF, signaling multiframe OOF, frame
errors, CRC errors, loss of network signal (red alarm), loss of network frame, receive (blue alarm) (AIS)
from network, receive (yellow) from network performance reports or error-counters CRC, errored seconds,
burst errored seconds, severely errored seconds, Ft and Fs framing errors for SF framing, (FPS) framing
errors for ESF framing, and 24-hour history stored in 15-minute increments
● Onboard processor for real-time facility-data-link (FDL) messaging, in-band code detection and insertion,
alarm integration, and performance monitoring
● Full FDL support and FDL performance monitoring, according to configurable standard: ANSI T1.403 or
AT&T TR 54016

DSU/CSU
● Selectable DSX-1 cable length in increments from 0 to 655 feet in DSU mode
● Selectable DS-1 CSU line build-out: 0, -7.5, and -15 dB

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 LEDs
● CD (data carrier detect): Indicates a received error on the telco link
● LP (loopback): Indicates that the interface is in loopback mode
● AL (alarm): Indicates an alarm condition
Table 7 gives the network management features and Table 8 gives regulatory compliance information about the
NIMs.

Table 7. Network Management Features

Management Feature
Telnet or console Remote and local configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting from Cisco IOS XE Software command-line
interface (CLI)
Simple Network Management ● Router and DSU/CSU managed by single SNMP agent; router, DSU, and CSU appear as a single
Protocol (SNMP) network entity to user
● Standard MIB (MIB II)
● Cisco Integrated DSU/CSU MIB
● RFC 1406 T1 MIB, including Alarm Detection and Reporting

SNMP traps Generated in response to alarms

Table 8. Regulatory Compliance

Safety EMC Immunity EMC Emissions Network Equipment Building

Standards (NEBS)

● UL 60950 ● EN55024 (CISPR24) ● CFR 47 Part 15, Class A ● GR-63

● CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950 ● EN61000-4-2 ● ICES-003 Class A ● GR-1089 Type 1, 3
● IEC 60950-1 ● EN61000-4-3 ● EN55022 Class A
● EN 60950-1 ● EN41000-4-4 ● CISPR22 Class A
● AS/NZS 60950 ● EN41000-4-5 ● AS/NZS 3548 Class A
● EN41000-4-6 ● VCCI Class A
● EN41000-4-8 ● EN 300386
● EN41000-4-11 ● EN61000-3-2
● EN50082-1 ● EN61000-3-3
● EN61000-6-2
● ITU-T K.21

Telecom Homologation
Homologation requirements vary by country and interface type. For specific country information, refer to the online
approvals database at:
http://tools.cisco.com/cse/prdapp/jsp/externalsearch.do?action=externalsearch&page=EXTERNAL_SEARCH&mod
ule=EXTERNAL_SEARCH.

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 Ordering Information
Help customers understand all the components or parts they need to purchase in order to install and use the
product. This section also provides a direct link to the Cisco Ordering Tool and lists part numbers for customer
convenience.

Table 9. Ordering Information

Product Name Part Number

NIM-1MFT-T1/E1 1 port Multi-flex Trunk Voice/Clear-channel Data T1/E1 Module
NIM-2MFT-T1/E1 2 port Multi-flex Trunk Voice/Clear-channel Data T1/E1 Module
NIM-4MFT-T1/E1 4 port Multi-flex Trunk Voice/Clear-channel Data T1/E1 Module
NIM-8MFT-T1/E1 8 port Multi-flex Trunk Voice/Clear-channel Data T1/E1 Module
NIM-1CE1T1-PRI 1 port Multi-flex Trunk Voice/Channelized Data T1/E1 Module
NIM-2CE1T1-PRI 2 port Multi-flex Trunk Voice/Channelized Data T1/E1 Module

NIM-8CE1T1-PRI 8 port Multi-flex Trunk Voice/Channelized Data T1/E1 Module

To place an order, visit the Cisco Ordering Home Page and refer to Table 9. To download software, visit the
Cisco Software Center.

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