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Cisco 3600 Series LAN Connectivity Modules Data Sheet

Data Sheet Cisco 3600 Series LAN Connectivity Modules (NM-1FE-TX, NM-1FE-FX, NM-4E, NM-1E, NM-1E2W, NM-2E2W, NM1E1R2W)

The variety of LAN connectivity modules for the Cisco 3600 platform are designed to accommodate a range of application needs in customer networks. The LAN network module family assures customers that they can choose aLAN connectivity solution that fits their requirements. Available as network modules, LAN connectivity options offer several port densities, media options, and speeds. As modular components, they are easily and inexpensively field-upgradable as customer requirements change.

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LAN Connectivity Applications

Fast Ethernet Connectivity
Figure 2 NM-1FE-TX, NM-1FE-FX, NM-4E, NM-1E

10Mbps Ethernet

WAN
Cisco 3600 FR X.25 LL 100 Mbps Ethernet

Token Ring

Available LAN connectivity network modules for the Cisco 3600 series include the following: Fast Ethernet • NM-1FE-TX – One-port Fast Ethernet (TX interface) • NM-1FE-FX – One-port Fast Ethernet (FX interface) Ethernet • NM-4E – Four-port Ethernet • NM-1E – One-port Ethernet • NM-1E2W – One-port Ethernet plus two WANinterface card slots • NM-2E2W – Two-port Ethernet plus two WAN interface card slots Token Ring • NM-1E1RW – One-port Token Ring, one-port Ethernet plus two WAN interface card slots Ideal for a wide range of LAN applications, the Fast Ethernet network modules support many internetworking features and standards. Single port network modules offer autosensing 10/100BaseTX or 100BaseFX Ethernet. The TXversion supports virtual LAN (VLAN) deployment. In customer networks, these modules may be useful for the following: • Uplink to Fast Ethernet backbones on Catalyst® series switches and other Cisco routers • VLAN support on the NM-1FE-TX module allows network managers to group users logically rather than by physical location, easing adds, moves, and changes within the network. The CiscoInter-Switch Link (ISL) protocol enables VLAN traffic communication with Catalyst 5000, 5500, and Catalyst 3000 series switches.

• The Cisco 3600 can provide inter-VLAN routing services between VLANs on any Catalyst series switch that supports VLANs. The module will offer future support the new 802.1Q VLAN standard. Cabling—RJ-45 connector for 1FE-TX, fiber connector for 1FE-FX LEDs—Network Module statusindicator, status LEDs for link status, LAN speed, and half/full duplex Network interfacesOne 10/100 base-TX or FX 100-base only port Ethernet Connectivity Five available network modules offer four-port, single-port, and dual-port Ethernet LAN connectivity in the Cisco 3600 series for maximum configuration flexibility as a multifunction platform. Mixed Media Network Modules The mixed-media networkmodules allow administrators to configure an Ethernet port (or two ports) with additional WAN connections using the WAN interface cards on the same module to conserve slot space. For example, as part of a multifunction solution, a Cisco 3620 platform with a 2E2W can support two Ethernet LANs, together with two serial/ISDN backhaul lines, and still allow multiple serial or ISDN in the same chassis.This solution outperforms the competition in industry-leading price/performance. Four-Port Ethernet Module The four-port Ethernet network module provides industry-leading price/performance, enabling high-density Ethernet connectivity. The four-port Ethernet network module offers a lower price point for multifunction solutions that require higher-density Ethernet than the mixed-media network modules.An example is a Cisco 3640 platform with a 4-port Ethernet network module, 16-port ISDN Basic Rate Interface (BRI), and a 32 port Asynchronous serial network module. This configuration integrates branch office routing requirements with four Ethernet LAN segments and the mixed dial requirements of sync/async serial lines and ISDN. Single-Port Ethernet Module

A single-port Ethernet network...