cards / network module confusion

[mirehteshamali]

HI all ,

i ma just confused at broad offerings by cisco . can some one plz explain me

what is differecne between HWIC , VIC , WIC , HVIC , EHWIC

Similarly NM ,NME MNE-X , NME-XD

DIfference between FXS/DID  , FXS-E/DID , E/M , VIC2-FXO (CAMA) , VWIC2-2MFT T1 , VWIC2-1MFT G703

do i need seprate licence for srst / cme ..on isr routers ?

AIM VS ISM ?

thanks

[William Bell]

mirehteshamali wrote:

HI all ,
i ma just confused at broad offerings by cisco . can some one plz explain me
what is differecne between HWIC , VIC , WIC , HVIC , EHWIC
Similarly NM ,NME MNE-X , NME-XD
DIfference between FXS/DID  , FXS-E/DID , E/M , VIC2-FXO (CAMA) , VWIC2-2MFT T1 , VWIC2-1MFT G703
do i need seprate licence for srst / cme ..on isr routers ?
AIM VS ISM ?
thanks

HWIC, VIC, WIC, etc. are interface cards

NM, NME, etc. are network modules

FXS/DID, FXS-E/DID are interfaces

Interfaces are hosted on interface cards. Interface cards can either be installed directly into an ISR chassis or into a network module that supports the interface card type. Network modules are typically carrier modules that install into the ISR chassis. Network modules can also have DSPs installed in a voice configuration.

I recommend reading the following URLs:

Relevant modules and interfaces: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5854/products_relevant_interfaces_and_modules.html

Overview of Cisco Interface Cards: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/interfaces/ic/hardware/installation/guide/oview_ic.html

HTH.

Regards,
Bill

[William Bell]

Oh, I missed your AIM question.  AIM is a module that gets installed directly on the motherboard of the ISR. You have to open the chassis to actually see the AIM slot and/or installed module.

In regards to SRST/CME licensing.  Yes, these are licensed separately from each other and both are add-on licenses to an ISR build. If your question is would you require both of these on the same ISR then the answer is no. Consider them mutually exclusive.

HTH.

Regards,

Bill