NIM Card module ISR 4400 license

[inteldarvid]

Hello All,

I wasn't able to find a Hardware category to post this in, so hopefully this is ok...

I have a question, could you help me please, Is a license necessary to expand the NIM modules on an ISR4400 router? Because I want to add more NIM modules to the router. 

Thank you

[M02@rt37]

Hello @inteldarvid 

No license is necessary to add NIM module on ISR4400.

[balaji.bandi]

its all depends on what NIM Card module you installing, if this is L2 module you do not need any License, 

if any WAN Module  (some may required performance License to more bandwidth).

[inteldarvid]

Dear , in this case the Gigabit L3 modules to increase bandwidth. How can I find, if that type of performance licensing is necessary on the router? Thank you

[M02@rt37 · Accepted solution]

@inteldarvid 

You will nred performance license.

See Table 6 

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/4000-series-integrated-services-routers-isr/data_sheet-c78-732542.html

And that:

Specifications of Cisco 4000 Family Integrated Services Routers

Technical Specifications	Cisco 4461	Cisco 4451	Cisco 4431	Cisco 4351	Cisco 4331	Cisco 4321	Cisco 4221
Aggregate Throughput (Default)	1.5Gbps	1 Gbps	500 Mbps	200 Mbps	100 Mbps	50 Mbps	35Mbps
Aggregate Throughput (Performance License)	3Gbps	2 Gbps	1 Gbps	400 Mbps	300 Mbps	100 Mbps	75 Mbps
Aggregate CEF Only[5] Throughput (Boost License)	Over 7Gbps	Over 4Gbps	Over 4Gbps	Over 2Gbps	Over 2Gbps	1.5Gbps

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[inteldarvid]

Thank you very much dear, thank you very much to everyone who dedicated their time to helping me with my question.

Have a good week

[M02@rt37]

You're so Welcome @inteldarvid 

[balaji.bandi]

No worries, since some routers come with default throughput, if you need to go beyond you need performance License to break that barrier, most of the datasheet that information for you along with some modules.

[balaji.bandi]

you need to provide the module specification or refer the datasheet provided by other poster