Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series Switches are modular industrial access switches for OT networks that need hardened Gigabit connectivity, expansion flexibility, 10G uplink options, high-power PoE on selected models, and IOS XE security. Buyers compare IE3300 with IE3200, IE3400, and IE9300 for plant floors, transportation, utilities, smart infrastructure, outdoor cabinets, and industrial automation refresh projects.
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8x1G PoE+ Ports – 2x1G SFP Uplinks – 240W PoE Budget
8×1G PoE+ Ports – 2×1G SFP Uplinks – Network Essentials
8x1G Copper Ports – 2x1G SFP Uplinks – Network Advantage
8×1G Copper Ports – 2×1G SFP Uplinks – Network Essentials
8x1G Copper Ports – 2x10G SFP+ Uplinks – Network Advantage
8x1G Copper Ports – 2x10G SFP+ Uplinks – Network Essentials
8x1G 4PPoE Ports – 2x10G SFP+ Uplinks – 480W PoE Budget
8x1G 4PPoE Ports – 2x10G SFP+ Uplinks – 480W PoE Budget
14x1G Copper Ports – 2x1G SFP Ports – IE3300 Expansion Module
16x1G PoE+ Copper Ports – IE3300 Expansion Module
16x1G Copper Ports – IE3300 Expansion Module – Non-PoE
4×2.5G 4PPoE Copper Ports – IE3300 Expansion Module
Catalyst IE3300 switches are used for modular industrial access networks where rugged design, expansion flexibility, PoE options, fiber uplinks, and secure IOS XE operation are required. Typical sites include factories, energy facilities, transportation systems, warehouses, and smart city infrastructure.
IE3200 is a compact rugged Gigabit access switch. IE3300 adds more flexible industrial designs through model and expansion options, including higher-end uplink and PoE possibilities on selected variants. Choose IE3300 when the cabinet needs growth or a richer industrial feature set.
IE3300 fits modular rugged access with strong flexibility. IE3400 targets more advanced industrial networking and security use cases, often with stronger feature requirements. Compare Network Essentials versus Network Advantage needs, protocol support, PoE, expansion modules, and OT security expectations.
Yes, IE3300 is designed around modular industrial access options, and supported expansion modules can increase port flexibility. Buyers should verify the base switch, module compatibility, physical width, power budget, PoE behavior, and software support before building a bill of materials.
Selected IE3300 models support 10G SFP+ uplink options. If 10G is required for aggregation, video, or industrial backhaul, validate the exact PID, optics, fiber distance, temperature rating, license level, and upstream switch compatibility.
Selected IE3300 models support high-power PoE for devices such as cameras, access points, sensors, and industrial endpoints. Confirm per-port power, total PoE budget, expansion module impact, input power supply, and operating temperature before ordering.
IE3300 models are associated with Network Essentials or Network Advantage feature levels depending on SKU. Choose the license by routing, security, segmentation, industrial protocol, and management needs rather than assuming all IE3300 models have the same feature set.
IE3300 supports industrial Ethernet environments, but exact protocol and timing support depend on model, software, and license. Validate requirements such as PROFINET, EtherNet/IP visibility, PTP, REP, MRP, PRP, NAT, and security monitoring before purchase.
Cisco industrial switches can integrate with enterprise management workflows where supported. For IE3300, confirm Catalyst Center support, feature visibility, software release, licensing, and whether the deployment needs extended-node, OT visibility, or local WebUI management.
Verify base PID, expansion modules, PoE budget, 10G uplinks, optics, DC power supplies, temperature rating, DIN-rail space, license level, industrial protocol support, certifications, software release, lifecycle status, and compatibility with OT systems.
Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Switches are modular, fanless DIN-rail industrial Ethernet switches with a 10-port base — 8 Gigabit copper RJ-45 ports plus 2 uplinks (1G SFP or 10G SFP+) — that expand to up to 26 Gigabit ports, or 24 Gigabit ports plus 2 x 10G, using Cisco IE3300 expansion modules. Running Cisco IOS XE with secure boot, image signing, and a Cisco Trust Anchor module, the IE3300 Series is built for OT edge access and small aggregation in factory automation, transportation, energy, mining, smart cities, warehouses, and outdoor industrial cabinets.
This category is for procurement teams, system integrators, and solution providers sourcing Cisco IE3300 rugged switches that need room to grow. The modular design lets a single base unit scale port count, add high-power PoE, or move to 10G uplinks without replacing the chassis — making the IE3300 a practical fit where requirements expand over the life of an OT network.
Layer23 Switch supplies the full Cisco Catalyst IE3300 base-system lineup, covering non-PoE and PoE access, 1G and 10G uplinks, and both Network Essentials (-E) and Network Advantage (-A) license tiers. The four common 10-port base profiles are below.
| Cisco PID | Copper ports | PoE | Uplinks | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IE-3300-8T2S-E | 8 x 1G RJ-45 | Non-PoE | 2 x 1G SFP | Network Essentials |
| IE-3300-8P2S-E | 8 x 1G RJ-45 | PoE / PoE+ | 2 x 1G SFP | Network Essentials |
| IE-3300-8T2X-E | 8 x 1G RJ-45 | Non-PoE | 2 x 10G SFP+ | Network Essentials |
| IE-3300-8U2X-E | 8 x 1G RJ-45 | 4PPoE / 802.3bt | 2 x 10G SFP+ | Network Essentials |
Each base profile is also offered with a Network Advantage license (the -A suffix, e.g. IE-3300-8U2X-A), which adds advanced routing and feature support on the same IE3300 hardware. For higher port counts, the base system accepts a Cisco IE3300 expansion module to reach up to 26 Gigabit ports. Confirm the exact Cisco PID, license tier, and expansion plan against your project design before ordering.
A Cisco IE3300 base system provides 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports (8 copper + 2 uplinks) and expands to up to 26 Gigabit ports, or up to 24 Gigabit ports plus 2 x 10G ports, with a Cisco IE3300 expansion module. With an expansion module fitted, the series supports up to 24 ports of PoE or 16 ports of PoE+ for powering field devices. This modular headroom is the main reason projects choose the IE3300 over a fixed 10-port switch such as the Cisco IE3200.
Decide on two axes: PoE and uplink speed. Choose a non-PoE model (8T2S / 8T2X) when endpoints are independently powered and you only need rugged Gigabit data access. Choose a PoE model when field devices draw power over the data cable: the IE-3300-8P2S-E delivers PoE/PoE+ from a 240W base budget (up to 360W with an expansion module), while the IE-3300-8U2X-E provides high-power 4PPoE/802.3bt up to 480W for PTZ cameras, multi-radio access points, and other demanding loads.
For uplinks, pick a 2 x 1G SFP model (8T2S / 8P2S) for standard fiber handoff, or a 2 x 10G SFP+ model (8T2X / 8U2X) when the aggregation path needs 10G headroom. If your design only ever needs a fixed 10-port access switch with no expansion, the Cisco IE3200 Series is a lower-cost option; if you require PRP or HSR ring redundancy, step up to the Cisco IE3400 Series, as PRP/HSR is not supported on the IE3200 or IE3300.
Cisco Catalyst IE3300 switches suit industrial networks that need scalable, hardened access close to machines, controllers, sensors, cameras, and access points — particularly sites where port count or PoE demand is expected to grow.
| Application | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Factory automation | Expandable Gigabit DIN-rail switching for PLCs, controllers, HMIs, and growing production cells |
| High-density PoE | 4PPoE/802.3bt power for PTZ IP cameras, multi-radio wireless access points, and sensors |
| Transportation systems | Rugged access with 10G uplink headroom for traffic cabinets, roadside systems, and stations |
| Warehouses and logistics | Scalable switching for scanners, wireless coverage, and automation equipment |
| Energy, mining, and outdoor cabinets | Hardened Gigabit access with module expansion for monitoring and field equipment |
For PoE deployments, confirm the powered-endpoint count and power class (PoE, PoE+, or 4PPoE/802.3bt) against the model’s budget — 240W base / up to 360W with module on the Gigabit PoE series, and up to 480W on the 10G/UPOE series — together with power-supply sizing and the installation environment. This matters most for PTZ cameras, multi-radio access points, sensors, and access-control devices that depend on stable power delivery.
For uplinks, confirm whether the site needs 1G SFP or 10G SFP+ handoff, the required optics, fiber distance, cable plant, and uplink redundancy plan. If port count may grow, confirm the expansion-module plan up front so the base system and DIN-rail cabinet space are sized correctly.
Before purchasing a Cisco Catalyst IE3300 rugged switch, review the full project requirement: exact Cisco PID, license tier (Network Essentials or Advantage), quantity, PoE class and load, uplink type (1G SFP or 10G SFP+), expansion-module plan, DC power input, operating environment, mounting space, grounding design, software requirement, hardware condition, and delivery destination. For maintenance or expansion work, match the required PID to the existing site design — confirming the exact model and modules up front reduces installation risk, avoids wrong-part purchases, and keeps industrial projects on schedule.
Layer23 Switch supplies Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Switches and expansion modules for factory automation, transportation, warehouses, energy and mining networks, smart-city infrastructure, outdoor enclosures, and OT edge access. Contact us for current Cisco IE3300 price, stock, factory-sealed availability, lead time, shipping cost, and project-based quotations.
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