Cisco NIM-8-1GE-RJ45 8-Port 1GE Copper | VEDGE-5000, Module — NIM-8-1GE-RJ45

Add copper port density where the edge needs it most. The Cisco NIM-8-1GE-RJ45 brings eight 1 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 interfaces to compatible VEDGE-5000 platforms, giving infrastructure teams a modular way to scale wired connectivity without replacing the base system. This network interface module is designed for environments that depend on predictable copper access for branch aggregation, edge routing, and local device connectivity. By extending the platform with eight dedicated 1GE ports, it supports cleaner segmentation of traffic and more flexible port allocation across distributed sites. For organizations standardizing on Cisco infrastructure, the module format preserves chassis investment while adding the exact port mix required for the deployment. That makes it a practical choice when you need more wired interfaces, but not a larger router. It is the kind of expansion that fits procurement logic: targeted capacity, platform continuity, and fewer compromises at the edge. Ideal For Expanding branch router port counts for local wired access Adding copper interfaces to a VEDGE-5000 deployment Segmenting edge traffic across multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports Supporting distributed site connectivity with RJ-45 copper links Why This Product 1 Adds 8 copper Gigabit Ethernet ports in one module 2 Targets VEDGE-5000 expansion instead of full platform replacement 3 Uses RJ-45 interfaces for standard copper connectivity 4 Fits modular edge designs that need controlled port growth