Cisco Catalyst IE-3500-8T3X-E Switch
[shortdesc]
- Switch, L3, Managed, 8 × 10/100/1000 + 3 × 10G/1G SFP+ uplinks, IP30 rugged, fanless, DIN-rail, no PoE, modular expansion
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[properties]
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Line | Cisco Catalyst IE3500 Rugged Series |
| Use Case | Industrial / harsh environments (IP30; −40°C to +75°C; fanless) |
| Management | Managed (Cisco IOS XE WebUI/CLI; optional Cisco Catalyst Center) |
| PoE Support | No PoE |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 & Layer 3 |
| Scalability | Modular expansion up to 27 ports via IEM modules |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
| Software Licence | Network Essentials |
| Form Factor | Ruggedized, fanless, DIN-rail (IP30) |
| Default Power Supply | External DIN-rail PSU; dual DC inputs (12–48 VDC), ordered separately |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | IE-3500-8T3X-E |
| Port Count | 11 (8 × 10/100/1000 + 3 × 10G/1G SFP+) |
| Downlink Ports & Speeds | 8 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 |
| Uplink Ports & Speeds | 3 × 10G/1G SFP+ |
| PoE Power Budget | No PoE |
| Switching Capacity | — |
| Forwarding Rate | Line-rate on all ports (all packet sizes) |
| Stacking Bandwidth | — |
| DRAM | 8 GB |
| Flash Memory | 5.1 GB |
| MAC Address Table Size | 24,000 entries |
| VLAN Support | 4096 VLAN IDs (up to 1024 active) |
| Power Requirements | Dual DC input 12–48 VDC (9.6–60 V absolute); ~37 W consumption (excl. PoE) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 6.00 × 3.98 × 5.29 in (15.24 × 10.11 × 13.44 cm) |
| Weight | 4.70 lb (2.13 kg) |
| MTBF | 518,082 hours |
[/specifications]
[accesories]
Mounting accessories
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| STK-RACK-DINRAIL= | 19” DIN rail rack mount kit |
Management & storage
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| SD-IE-16GB= | IE 16GB SD memory card for configs/logs/firmware |
| — | RJ-45 console cable for CLI access (device has RJ-45 and USB-C console ports) |
Licenses & subscriptions
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| IE3500-NW-A= | Network Advantage perpetual license (feature upgrade) |
| IE3500-DNA-E-3Y | Cisco DNA Essentials 3-Year term |
| IE3500-DNA-E-5Y | Cisco DNA Essentials 5-Year term |
| IE3500-DNA-E-7Y | Cisco DNA Essentials 7-Year term |
| IE3500-DNA-A-3Y | Cisco DNA Advantage 3-Year term |
| IE3500-DNA-A-5Y | Cisco DNA Advantage 5-Year term |
| IE3500-DNA-A-7Y | Cisco DNA Advantage 7-Year term |
Cabling & connectors
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A RJ-45 patch cable | Data cable for 8× copper downlink ports (1G) |
| SFP+/SFP fiber patch cord (LC) | Data cable for 3× 10G/1G SFP+ uplinks |
SFP+/10G transceivers & DAC
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| SFP-10G-SR / SFP-10G-LR / SFP-10G-LRM / SFP-10G-ER / SFP-10G-ZR | 10G SFP+ optics |
| SFP-10G-SR-I / SFP-10G-ER-I | Industrial-temp 10G SFP+ optics |
| SFP-H10G-CU1M / SFP-H10G-CU3M / SFP-H10G-CU5M | Passive 10G DAC cables |
| SFP-10G-T-X | 10GBASE-T SFP+ (may reduce PTP performance) |
| CWDM-SFP10G-xxxx / DWDM-SFP10G-xxxx | CWDM/DWDM 10G SFP+ optics (various wavelengths) |
GE/1G SFP transceivers (uplinks support 1G as well)
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| GLC-SX-MM-RGD= / GLC-LX-SM-RGD= / GLC-ZX-SM-RGD= | Industrial GE SFPs (SX/LX/ZX) |
| SFP-GE-S / SFP-GE-L / SFP-GE-Z / GLC-BX-U= / GLC-BX-D= / GLC-EX-SMD= / GLC-ZX-SMD= | GE SFPs (SX/LX/ZX/BiDi/EX) |
| GLC-TE= / GLC-T= / GLC-T-RGD= | 1G copper SFPs (note: may reduce PTP performance) |
| CWDM-SFP-xxxx= / DWDM-SFP-xxxx= | CWDM/DWDM 1G SFP optics |
Expansion modules (optional)
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| IEM-3500-8P= | 8× PoE/PoE+ copper expansion module |
| IEM-3500-16P= | 16× PoE/PoE+ copper expansion module |
| IEM-3500-8S= | 8× 1G/100M SFP fiber expansion module |
| IEM-3500-8T= | 8× copper expansion module |
| IEM-3500-16T= | 16× copper expansion module |
| IEM-3500-6T2S= | 6× copper + 2× 1G/100M SFP expansion module |
| IEM-3500-14T2S= | 14× copper + 2× 1G/100M SFP expansion module |
| IEM-3500-4MU= | 4× 2.5G copper (4PPoE) expansion module (PoE host required) |
Power supplies (DIN-rail; non-PoE model)
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| PWR-IE50W-AC= / PWR-IE50W-AC-IEC= / PWR-IE50W-AC-L= | 50W PSU (non-PoE) |
[/accesories]
Cisco Catalyst IE-3500-8T3X-E Switch
The Cisco Catalyst IE-3500-8T3X-E Switch is a rugged, scalable industrial Ethernet platform built for harsh OT edge environments. It features 8 Gigabit RJ45 downlinks and 3 high-speed 10G/1G SFP+ uplinks for flexible aggregation, delivering reliable line-rate performance in a compact, fanless IP30 DIN-rail form factor. Designed for extended temperature ranges (−40°C to +75°C) and vibration-prone sites, it runs Cisco IOS XE with the Network Essentials license for foundational Layer 2/Layer 3 capabilities and supports modular expansion via IEM modules (up to 27 ports) while integrating with Cisco Catalyst Center for streamlined operations.
Key Features:
- 8 × Gigabit Ethernet Downlinks (Non-PoE): Cost-efficient data connectivity for industrial endpoints where external power is available.
- 3 × 10G/1G SFP+ Uplinks: High-speed fiber uplinks for resilient backbone and aggregation connectivity.
- Ruggedized, Fanless Design (IP30, −40°C to +75°C): Reliable operation in harsh industrial conditions with DIN-rail mounting.
- Layer 2 & Layer 3 with Network Essentials: Foundational routing/segmentation features for OT/IT convergence (license-dependent).
- Easy Management: Managed (Cisco IOS XE WebUI/CLI; optional Cisco Catalyst Center).
Technical Overview:
- Recommended for: Industrial and OT edge deployments requiring robust non-PoE access and 10G fiber uplinks (IP30, fanless DIN-rail).
- Ports: 8 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 downlinks with 3 × 10G/1G SFP+ uplinks.
- PoE Budget: No PoE.
- Switching Capacity: —
- Forwarding Rate: Line-rate on all ports (all packet sizes).
- Management: Managed (Cisco IOS XE WebUI/CLI; optional Cisco Catalyst Center).
- Security: Feature set aligned with license tier (Network Essentials); see datasheet for details.
- Energy Efficiency: Fanless, low-power operation with typical draw ~37 W.
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Cisco Catalyst IE-3500-8T3X-E Switch
Cisco Catalyst IE-3500-8T3X-E Switch
[shortdesc]
- Switch, L3, Managed, 8 × 10/100/1000 + 3 × 10G/1G SFP+ uplinks, IP30 rugged, fanless, DIN-rail, no PoE, modular expansion
[/shortdesc]
[properties]
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Line | Cisco Catalyst IE3500 Rugged Series |
| Use Case | Industrial / harsh environments (IP30; −40°C to +75°C; fanless) |
| Management | Managed (Cisco IOS XE WebUI/CLI; optional Cisco Catalyst Center) |
| PoE Support | No PoE |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 & Layer 3 |
| Scalability | Modular expansion up to 27 ports via IEM modules |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
| Software Licence | Network Essentials |
| Form Factor | Ruggedized, fanless, DIN-rail (IP30) |
| Default Power Supply | External DIN-rail PSU; dual DC inputs (12–48 VDC), ordered separately |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | IE-3500-8T3X-E |
| Port Count | 11 (8 × 10/100/1000 + 3 × 10G/1G SFP+) |
| Downlink Ports & Speeds | 8 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 |
| Uplink Ports & Speeds | 3 × 10G/1G SFP+ |
| PoE Power Budget | No PoE |
| Switching Capacity | — |
| Forwarding Rate | Line-rate on all ports (all packet sizes) |
| Stacking Bandwidth | — |
| DRAM | 8 GB |
| Flash Memory | 5.1 GB |
| MAC Address Table Size | 24,000 entries |
| VLAN Support | 4096 VLAN IDs (up to 1024 active) |
| Power Requirements | Dual DC input 12–48 VDC (9.6–60 V absolute); ~37 W consumption (excl. PoE) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 6.00 × 3.98 × 5.29 in (15.24 × 10.11 × 13.44 cm) |
| Weight | 4.70 lb (2.13 kg) |
| MTBF | 518,082 hours |
[/specifications]
[accesories]
Mounting accessories
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| STK-RACK-DINRAIL= | 19” DIN rail rack mount kit |
Management & storage
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| SD-IE-16GB= | IE 16GB SD memory card for configs/logs/firmware |
| — | RJ-45 console cable for CLI access (device has RJ-45 and USB-C console ports) |
Licenses & subscriptions
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| IE3500-NW-A= | Network Advantage perpetual license (feature upgrade) |
| IE3500-DNA-E-3Y | Cisco DNA Essentials 3-Year term |
| IE3500-DNA-E-5Y | Cisco DNA Essentials 5-Year term |
| IE3500-DNA-E-7Y | Cisco DNA Essentials 7-Year term |
| IE3500-DNA-A-3Y | Cisco DNA Advantage 3-Year term |
| IE3500-DNA-A-5Y | Cisco DNA Advantage 5-Year term |
| IE3500-DNA-A-7Y | Cisco DNA Advantage 7-Year term |
Cabling & connectors
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A RJ-45 patch cable | Data cable for 8× copper downlink ports (1G) |
| SFP+/SFP fiber patch cord (LC) | Data cable for 3× 10G/1G SFP+ uplinks |
SFP+/10G transceivers & DAC
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| SFP-10G-SR / SFP-10G-LR / SFP-10G-LRM / SFP-10G-ER / SFP-10G-ZR | 10G SFP+ optics |
| SFP-10G-SR-I / SFP-10G-ER-I | Industrial-temp 10G SFP+ optics |
| SFP-H10G-CU1M / SFP-H10G-CU3M / SFP-H10G-CU5M | Passive 10G DAC cables |
| SFP-10G-T-X | 10GBASE-T SFP+ (may reduce PTP performance) |
| CWDM-SFP10G-xxxx / DWDM-SFP10G-xxxx | CWDM/DWDM 10G SFP+ optics (various wavelengths) |
GE/1G SFP transceivers (uplinks support 1G as well)
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| GLC-SX-MM-RGD= / GLC-LX-SM-RGD= / GLC-ZX-SM-RGD= | Industrial GE SFPs (SX/LX/ZX) |
| SFP-GE-S / SFP-GE-L / SFP-GE-Z / GLC-BX-U= / GLC-BX-D= / GLC-EX-SMD= / GLC-ZX-SMD= | GE SFPs (SX/LX/ZX/BiDi/EX) |
| GLC-TE= / GLC-T= / GLC-T-RGD= | 1G copper SFPs (note: may reduce PTP performance) |
| CWDM-SFP-xxxx= / DWDM-SFP-xxxx= | CWDM/DWDM 1G SFP optics |
Expansion modules (optional)
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| IEM-3500-8P= | 8× PoE/PoE+ copper expansion module |
| IEM-3500-16P= | 16× PoE/PoE+ copper expansion module |
| IEM-3500-8S= | 8× 1G/100M SFP fiber expansion module |
| IEM-3500-8T= | 8× copper expansion module |
| IEM-3500-16T= | 16× copper expansion module |
| IEM-3500-6T2S= | 6× copper + 2× 1G/100M SFP expansion module |
| IEM-3500-14T2S= | 14× copper + 2× 1G/100M SFP expansion module |
| IEM-3500-4MU= | 4× 2.5G copper (4PPoE) expansion module (PoE host required) |
Power supplies (DIN-rail; non-PoE model)
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| PWR-IE50W-AC= / PWR-IE50W-AC-IEC= / PWR-IE50W-AC-L= | 50W PSU (non-PoE) |
[/accesories]
Cisco Catalyst IE-3500-8T3X-E Switch
The Cisco Catalyst IE-3500-8T3X-E Switch is a rugged, scalable industrial Ethernet platform built for harsh OT edge environments. It features 8 Gigabit RJ45 downlinks and 3 high-speed 10G/1G SFP+ uplinks for flexible aggregation, delivering reliable line-rate performance in a compact, fanless IP30 DIN-rail form factor. Designed for extended temperature ranges (−40°C to +75°C) and vibration-prone sites, it runs Cisco IOS XE with the Network Essentials license for foundational Layer 2/Layer 3 capabilities and supports modular expansion via IEM modules (up to 27 ports) while integrating with Cisco Catalyst Center for streamlined operations.
Key Features:
- 8 × Gigabit Ethernet Downlinks (Non-PoE): Cost-efficient data connectivity for industrial endpoints where external power is available.
- 3 × 10G/1G SFP+ Uplinks: High-speed fiber uplinks for resilient backbone and aggregation connectivity.
- Ruggedized, Fanless Design (IP30, −40°C to +75°C): Reliable operation in harsh industrial conditions with DIN-rail mounting.
- Layer 2 & Layer 3 with Network Essentials: Foundational routing/segmentation features for OT/IT convergence (license-dependent).
- Easy Management: Managed (Cisco IOS XE WebUI/CLI; optional Cisco Catalyst Center).
Technical Overview:
- Recommended for: Industrial and OT edge deployments requiring robust non-PoE access and 10G fiber uplinks (IP30, fanless DIN-rail).
- Ports: 8 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 downlinks with 3 × 10G/1G SFP+ uplinks.
- PoE Budget: No PoE.
- Switching Capacity: —
- Forwarding Rate: Line-rate on all ports (all packet sizes).
- Management: Managed (Cisco IOS XE WebUI/CLI; optional Cisco Catalyst Center).
- Security: Feature set aligned with license tier (Network Essentials); see datasheet for details.
- Energy Efficiency: Fanless, low-power operation with typical draw ~37 W.
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Description
[shortdesc]
- Switch, L3, Managed, 8 × 10/100/1000 + 3 × 10G/1G SFP+ uplinks, IP30 rugged, fanless, DIN-rail, no PoE, modular expansion
[/shortdesc]
[properties]
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Line | Cisco Catalyst IE3500 Rugged Series |
| Use Case | Industrial / harsh environments (IP30; −40°C to +75°C; fanless) |
| Management | Managed (Cisco IOS XE WebUI/CLI; optional Cisco Catalyst Center) |
| PoE Support | No PoE |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 & Layer 3 |
| Scalability | Modular expansion up to 27 ports via IEM modules |
| Operating System | Cisco IOS XE |
| Software Licence | Network Essentials |
| Form Factor | Ruggedized, fanless, DIN-rail (IP30) |
| Default Power Supply | External DIN-rail PSU; dual DC inputs (12–48 VDC), ordered separately |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | IE-3500-8T3X-E |
| Port Count | 11 (8 × 10/100/1000 + 3 × 10G/1G SFP+) |
| Downlink Ports & Speeds | 8 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 |
| Uplink Ports & Speeds | 3 × 10G/1G SFP+ |
| PoE Power Budget | No PoE |
| Switching Capacity | — |
| Forwarding Rate | Line-rate on all ports (all packet sizes) |
| Stacking Bandwidth | — |
| DRAM | 8 GB |
| Flash Memory | 5.1 GB |
| MAC Address Table Size | 24,000 entries |
| VLAN Support | 4096 VLAN IDs (up to 1024 active) |
| Power Requirements | Dual DC input 12–48 VDC (9.6–60 V absolute); ~37 W consumption (excl. PoE) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 6.00 × 3.98 × 5.29 in (15.24 × 10.11 × 13.44 cm) |
| Weight | 4.70 lb (2.13 kg) |
| MTBF | 518,082 hours |
[/specifications]
[accesories]
Mounting accessories
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| STK-RACK-DINRAIL= | 19” DIN rail rack mount kit |
Management & storage
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| SD-IE-16GB= | IE 16GB SD memory card for configs/logs/firmware |
| — | RJ-45 console cable for CLI access (device has RJ-45 and USB-C console ports) |
Licenses & subscriptions
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| IE3500-NW-A= | Network Advantage perpetual license (feature upgrade) |
| IE3500-DNA-E-3Y | Cisco DNA Essentials 3-Year term |
| IE3500-DNA-E-5Y | Cisco DNA Essentials 5-Year term |
| IE3500-DNA-E-7Y | Cisco DNA Essentials 7-Year term |
| IE3500-DNA-A-3Y | Cisco DNA Advantage 3-Year term |
| IE3500-DNA-A-5Y | Cisco DNA Advantage 5-Year term |
| IE3500-DNA-A-7Y | Cisco DNA Advantage 7-Year term |
Cabling & connectors
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A RJ-45 patch cable | Data cable for 8× copper downlink ports (1G) |
| SFP+/SFP fiber patch cord (LC) | Data cable for 3× 10G/1G SFP+ uplinks |
SFP+/10G transceivers & DAC
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| SFP-10G-SR / SFP-10G-LR / SFP-10G-LRM / SFP-10G-ER / SFP-10G-ZR | 10G SFP+ optics |
| SFP-10G-SR-I / SFP-10G-ER-I | Industrial-temp 10G SFP+ optics |
| SFP-H10G-CU1M / SFP-H10G-CU3M / SFP-H10G-CU5M | Passive 10G DAC cables |
| SFP-10G-T-X | 10GBASE-T SFP+ (may reduce PTP performance) |
| CWDM-SFP10G-xxxx / DWDM-SFP10G-xxxx | CWDM/DWDM 10G SFP+ optics (various wavelengths) |
GE/1G SFP transceivers (uplinks support 1G as well)
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| GLC-SX-MM-RGD= / GLC-LX-SM-RGD= / GLC-ZX-SM-RGD= | Industrial GE SFPs (SX/LX/ZX) |
| SFP-GE-S / SFP-GE-L / SFP-GE-Z / GLC-BX-U= / GLC-BX-D= / GLC-EX-SMD= / GLC-ZX-SMD= | GE SFPs (SX/LX/ZX/BiDi/EX) |
| GLC-TE= / GLC-T= / GLC-T-RGD= | 1G copper SFPs (note: may reduce PTP performance) |
| CWDM-SFP-xxxx= / DWDM-SFP-xxxx= | CWDM/DWDM 1G SFP optics |
Expansion modules (optional)
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| IEM-3500-8P= | 8× PoE/PoE+ copper expansion module |
| IEM-3500-16P= | 16× PoE/PoE+ copper expansion module |
| IEM-3500-8S= | 8× 1G/100M SFP fiber expansion module |
| IEM-3500-8T= | 8× copper expansion module |
| IEM-3500-16T= | 16× copper expansion module |
| IEM-3500-6T2S= | 6× copper + 2× 1G/100M SFP expansion module |
| IEM-3500-14T2S= | 14× copper + 2× 1G/100M SFP expansion module |
| IEM-3500-4MU= | 4× 2.5G copper (4PPoE) expansion module (PoE host required) |
Power supplies (DIN-rail; non-PoE model)
| SKU / Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| PWR-IE50W-AC= / PWR-IE50W-AC-IEC= / PWR-IE50W-AC-L= | 50W PSU (non-PoE) |
[/accesories]
Cisco Catalyst IE-3500-8T3X-E Switch
The Cisco Catalyst IE-3500-8T3X-E Switch is a rugged, scalable industrial Ethernet platform built for harsh OT edge environments. It features 8 Gigabit RJ45 downlinks and 3 high-speed 10G/1G SFP+ uplinks for flexible aggregation, delivering reliable line-rate performance in a compact, fanless IP30 DIN-rail form factor. Designed for extended temperature ranges (−40°C to +75°C) and vibration-prone sites, it runs Cisco IOS XE with the Network Essentials license for foundational Layer 2/Layer 3 capabilities and supports modular expansion via IEM modules (up to 27 ports) while integrating with Cisco Catalyst Center for streamlined operations.
Key Features:
- 8 × Gigabit Ethernet Downlinks (Non-PoE): Cost-efficient data connectivity for industrial endpoints where external power is available.
- 3 × 10G/1G SFP+ Uplinks: High-speed fiber uplinks for resilient backbone and aggregation connectivity.
- Ruggedized, Fanless Design (IP30, −40°C to +75°C): Reliable operation in harsh industrial conditions with DIN-rail mounting.
- Layer 2 & Layer 3 with Network Essentials: Foundational routing/segmentation features for OT/IT convergence (license-dependent).
- Easy Management: Managed (Cisco IOS XE WebUI/CLI; optional Cisco Catalyst Center).
Technical Overview:
- Recommended for: Industrial and OT edge deployments requiring robust non-PoE access and 10G fiber uplinks (IP30, fanless DIN-rail).
- Ports: 8 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 downlinks with 3 × 10G/1G SFP+ uplinks.
- PoE Budget: No PoE.
- Switching Capacity: —
- Forwarding Rate: Line-rate on all ports (all packet sizes).
- Management: Managed (Cisco IOS XE WebUI/CLI; optional Cisco Catalyst Center).
- Security: Feature set aligned with license tier (Network Essentials); see datasheet for details.
- Energy Efficiency: Fanless, low-power operation with typical draw ~37 W.














