Model Name : NIM-4FXO
Brand : Cisco
Key Features:
Cisco NIM-4FXO is a 4-port FXO (Foreign Exchange Office) Voice Network Interface Module, purpose-built for Cisco ISR 4000 Series routers.
It allows enterprises to connect directly to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) through analog trunk lines, making it ideal for branch offices, retail outlets, and hybrid VoIP environments.
Each port connects to a standard telephone line, enabling voice calls to route over legacy analog infrastructure.
This module is essential for companies that need fallback PSTN connectivity, cost-effective analog integration, or local emergency call routing.
A: It connects analog telephone lines (from PSTN) to Cisco routers, enabling traditional phone line voice communication.
A: No, this module is only for analog FXO lines. For digital T1/E1, consider VWIC or NIM T1/E1 modules.
A: Yes, it's compatible with CUCM, CME, and SIP gateways.
A: Yes, all four FXO ports can be used concurrently for inbound or outbound analog calls.
A: DSPs are needed if you're doing voice processing, transcoding, or conferencing. Some ISR routers include integrated DSPs.