SM-X-PVDM-500 Cisco-SM-X-PVDM-500-Module

Cisco SM-X-PVDM-500 - Medium-Density Voice DSP Service Module

The Cisco SM-X-PVDM-500 is a digital signal processor (DSP) service module for Cisco ISR 4000 Series routers. It provides scalable voice and video conferencing, transcoding, and media termination services, enabling enterprises and service providers to integrate collaboration features directly into their routing infrastructure. Positioned between the lower-density and ultra-high-density modules, it offers a balanced option for medium-scale deployments.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Type: Voice DSP Service Module for Cisco ISR 4000 Series
• DSP Resources: Medium-density support for voice and video conferencing, transcoding, and media termination
• Compatibility: Cisco ISR 4451-X, ISR 4431, ISR 4351, ISR 4331, ISR 4321
• Applications: IP telephony, unified communications, and collaboration services
• Scalability: Supports more channels than SM-X-PVDM-1000 but fewer than SM-X-PVDM-2000/3000
• Integration: Works with Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)
• Form Factor: Hot-swappable module
• Operating Temperature: Standard range (0°C to 40°C)
• Standards: IEEE 802.3 Ethernet compliant

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise unified communications deployments with moderate call volumes
• Branch office collaboration with ISR platforms
• Service provider voice and video services requiring balanced DSP capacity
• Conferencing and transcoding for distributed networks

⚙️ Benefits
The SM-X-PVDM-500 extends ISR router capabilities by integrating medium-density DSP resources, offering a cost-effective balance between entry-level and high-capacity modules. This reduces hardware costs, simplifies management, and provides secure, scalable collaboration services directly within the routing platform.