IE-3000-4TC – 4×10/100 Ports – 2xDual-Purpose Uplinks – LAN Base
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IE-3000-4TC Description
IE-3000-4TC is a Cisco Industrial Ethernet 3000 Series Layer 2 industrial switch for DIN-rail control-network access in factory automation, energy, transportation, and other industrial Ethernet environments. This SKU provides 4 Ethernet 10/100 access ports, 2 dual-purpose uplinks that use one active 10/100/1000 copper or SFP fiber port per uplink, support for up to two Cisco IE 3000 expansion modules, an 18-60 VDC input range, and the Cisco Layer 2 LAN Base image for fixed industrial edge switching.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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SKU |
IE-3000-4TC |
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Product type |
Industrial Ethernet switch |
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Software image |
Layer 2 LAN Base Image |
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Access ports |
4 x Ethernet 10/100 |
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Uplink ports |
2 x dual-purpose uplinks |
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Dual-purpose uplink media |
One active 10/100/1000 copper port or SFP fiber port per uplink |
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Expansion support |
Up to two Cisco IE 3000 expansion modules with supported combinations |
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DC input range |
18-60 VDC |
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Maximum power consumption |
15.1 W |
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Switching fabric |
16 Gbps |
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Forwarding rate |
6.5 Mpps with 64-byte packets |
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Mounting options |
DIN rail, wall, and 19 in rack mount options |
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Operating temperature |
-40C to +75C |
Product Performance
Key Features
The four 10/100 access ports suit compact OT cabinets where a small number of PLCs, controllers, sensors, or field gateways need Cisco industrial switching.
Each of the two uplinks can be used as a 10/100/1000 copper connection or an SFP-based fiber connection, so the BOM must lock the intended media type.
IE-3000-4TC is the LAN Base Layer 2 version, which separates it from IE-3000-4TC-E when the project does not require the IP Services image.
Cisco confirms support for expansion modules on IE-3000-4TC, allowing the same base switch to be paired with supported copper, fiber, SFP, or PoE expansion choices.
The switch is listed with an 18-60 VDC input range and a 15.1 W maximum power consumption value, so external power planning belongs in the quote review.
Cisco lists DIN-rail, wall, and 19 in rack mount options for IE 3000 deployments, which helps match the switch to control panels, roadside cabinets, and industrial racks.
Application Scenarios
Use IE-3000-4TC where a small industrial Ethernet cell needs four 10/100 device connections and two uplinks for aggregation or fiber handoff.
Fits designs that call for the IE 3000 hardware family while staying on the Layer 2 LAN Base image instead of the IP Services image used by IE-3000-4TC-E.
Choose IE-3000-4TC for cabinets where the final uplink decision may be Gigabit copper or SFP fiber, because each dual-purpose uplink supports one active media choice.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
IE-3000-4TC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Product type |
Industrial Ethernet switch |
Industrial Ethernet switch |
Industrial Ethernet switch |
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Access ports |
4 x Ethernet 10/100 |
8 x Ethernet 10/100 |
8 x Ethernet 10/100 |
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Dual-purpose uplinks |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Uplink media behavior |
10/100/1000 copper or SFP fiber, one active per uplink |
10/100/1000 copper or SFP fiber, one active per uplink |
10/100/1000 copper or SFP fiber, one active per uplink |
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Expansion module support |
Up to two modules with supported combinations |
Up to two modules with supported combinations |
Up to two modules with supported combinations |
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DC input range |
18-60 VDC |
18-60 VDC |
18-60 VDC |
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Installed software image |
Layer 2 LAN Base |
Layer 2 LAN Base |
Layer 2 LAN Base |
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Maximum power consumption |
15.1 W |
15.7 W |
15.7 W |
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Physical size |
6.0 in W x 5.8 in H x 4.4 in D |
6.0 in W x 5.8 in H x 4.4 in D |
6.0 in W x 5.8 in H x 4.4 in D |
- In an IE-3000-4TC vs IE-3000-4TC-E comparison, the confirmed difference is the installed software image: LAN Base on IE-3000-4TC and IP Services on IE-3000-4TC-E.
- The IE-3000-4TC difference from IE-3000-8TC is access density, because the current SKU has four 10/100 access ports while IE-3000-8TC has eight.
- For buyers deciding which model to choose, IE-3000-4TC fits a four-port LAN Base BOM, while IE-3000-4TC-E changes the software image and IE-3000-8TC changes the access-port count. IE-2000-8TC-G-B is included as an additional same-family comparison point.
Selection Guide
1. Keep IE-3000-4TC for four 10/100 endpoints
Choose IE-3000-4TC when the cabinet or machine cell needs four Fast Ethernet access connections and does not justify the 8-port IE-3000-8TC.
2. Verify LAN Base before ordering
Order this SKU only when the Layer 2 LAN Base image matches the network design. Use IE-3000-4TC-E when the BOM specifically requires the Cisco IP Services image.
3. Define the uplink media early
Confirm whether each dual-purpose uplink will use copper or SFP fiber, because Cisco documents one active media choice per dual-purpose uplink.
4. Match expansion and power separately
Check expansion module combinations and external power modules as separate line items, especially when copper expansion, fiber expansion, SFP expansion, or PoE expansion is part of the cabinet design.
Ordering Checklist
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Check item |
What to confirm |
Why it matters |
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Software image |
Layer 2 LAN Base on IE-3000-4TC |
Prevents substitution with the IP Services IE-3000-4TC-E |
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Access port count |
4 x Ethernet 10/100 |
Prevents ordering IE-3000-8TC when the BOM expects only the four-port base model |
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Uplink media |
10/100/1000 copper or SFP fiber for each dual-purpose uplink |
Each dual-purpose uplink uses one active media interface |
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Expansion modules |
Supported IE 3000 module combination |
Module type affects copper, fiber, SFP, and PoE planning |
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Power input |
18-60 VDC input or the required Cisco external power module |
The base switch line must match the site power design |
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Mounting |
DIN rail, wall, or 19 in rack accessory plan |
Industrial panels and rack deployments can require different mounting hardware |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
|---|---|
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Expansion copper module for IE-3000-4TC and related IE 3000 switches, eight 10/100 TX ports | |
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IEM-3000-8FM= |
Expansion FX fiber module for IE-3000-4TC and related IE 3000 switches, eight 100 FX ports |
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IEM-3000-4SM= |
Expansion SFP module for IE 3000 switches, four 100 MB SFP ports, minimum IOS release 15.0(2)EY |
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IEM-3000-8SM= |
Expansion SFP module for IE 3000 switches, eight 100 MB SFP ports, minimum IOS release 15.0(2)EY |
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IEM-3000-4PC= |
Expansion PoE module for IE 3000 switches, four 10/100 PoE/PoE+ ports with external power source requirement |
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Expansion power module for IE-3000-4TC and related IE 3000 switches, AC or high-voltage DC input with 24 VDC output |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKU | IE-3000-4TC | Device type | Industrial Ethernet switch |
| Software image | Layer 2 LAN Base Image | Access ports | 4 x Ethernet 10/100 |
| Dual-purpose uplinks | 2 x 10/100/1000 copper or SFP fiber uplinks, one active media choice per uplink | Expansion support | Up to two Cisco IE 3000 expansion modules with supported combinations |
| DC input range | 18-60 VDC | Maximum power consumption | 15.1 W |
| Switching fabric | 16 Gbps | Forwarding rate | 6.5 Mpps with 64-byte packets |
| DRAM | 128 MB | Compact Flash memory | 64 MB |
| Layer 2 MAC addresses | Configurable up to 8000 MAC addresses | Layer 2 multicast groups | Configurable up to 256 IGMP multicast groups |
| Jumbo frame support | Up to 9018 bytes on Gigabit uplink port | SFP options | 100BASE-LX, 100BASE-FX, 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, and 1000BASE-ZX options |
| SFP connector type | LC fiber connectors for listed SFP-based ports | Mounting options | DIN rail, wall, and 19 in rack mount options |
| Cooling design | Convection cooling | Dimensions | 6.0 in W x 5.8 in H x 4.4 in D (152 x 147 x 112 mm) |
| Weight | 4.4 lb (2.0 kg) | Operating temperature | -40C to +75C |
| Operating humidity | 10% to 95% non-condensing | Operating altitude | Up to 13,000 ft (3963 m) |
| MTBF | 363,942 |
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