IE-3100-18T2C-E – 18x1G Copper Ports – 2x1G Combo Uplinks – Network Essentials
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IE-3100-18T2C-E Description
IE-3100-18T2C-E is a Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series Network Essentials switch for industrial cabinets that need eighteen Gigabit copper access ports and two dual-media combo uplinks. It fits non-PoE deployments where the main purchasing driver is copper density in a compact rugged platform.
This model is the better fit when the project needs more copper access than IE-3100-8T2C-E and still does not require PoE. IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E is the conformal-coated comparison point, while IE-3105-18T2C-E belongs in orders that need the IE3105 feature boundary.
Before ordering, verify the non-PoE endpoint plan, combo uplink media, 12 to 48 VDC input, mounting space, operating temperature, license tier, stock, price, and lead time. Layer23-Switch can help check compatibility, warranty coverage, shipping options, and shipment details for the correct Cisco PID.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
IE-3100-18T2C-E |
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Product family |
Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series |
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Product type |
Industrial Ethernet switch |
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Network license |
Network Essentials |
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Total ports |
20 Gigabit Ethernet ports |
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Copper downlink ports |
18 x 10/100/1000 RJ45 ports |
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Combo uplink ports |
2 x 1000BASE-T/1000BASE-X dual-media ports |
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PoE budget |
Not applicable for this non-PoE model |
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Power input |
Dual DC inputs |
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Nominal input voltage |
12V to 48V |
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Power consumption |
36.7 W |
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Forwarding rate |
29.76 Mpps |
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MTBF |
642050 hours |
Product Performance
Key Features
IE-3100-18T2C-E gives the IE3100 family an 18-port RJ45 downlink profile for endpoints that do not require switch-supplied PoE power.
The two uplink positions support 1000BASE-T or 1000BASE-X use, so sourcing should separate RJ45 uplink cabling from any rugged SFP optics.
Cisco maps this exact PID to Network Essentials, which keeps the software tier tied to the E suffix during substitution review.
Choose the base IE-3100-18T2C-E line when conformal coating is not required; Cisco lists IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E as the coated counterpart.
The switch uses dual DC inputs and the data sheet lists 12V to 48V nominal input with 36.7 W consumption for this 18T2C model.
Keep Layer 2 NAT and FPGA data-path assumptions out of the base IE-3100-18T2C-E order unless the project moves to an IE3105 18T2C PID.
Application Scenarios
IE-3100-18T2C-E fits control cabinets where many PLCs, HMIs, controllers, drives, sensors, or other Ethernet devices need Gigabit RJ45 access without PoE load planning.
Use this model when the access switch must keep two 1GE uplink positions flexible between copper handoff and rugged SFP fiber handoff.
This SKU suits projects that need the 18T2C Network Essentials base switch rather than the conformal-coated IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E or the IE3105 feature set on IE-3105-18T2C-E.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
IE-3100-18T2C-E |
IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E | ||
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Product family |
Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series |
Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series |
Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series |
Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series |
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Product type |
Industrial Ethernet switch |
Industrial Ethernet switch |
Industrial Ethernet switch |
Industrial Ethernet switch |
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Network license |
Network Essentials |
Network Essentials |
Network Essentials |
Network Essentials |
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Total ports |
20 |
20 |
20 |
10 |
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10/100/1000 RJ45 copper ports |
18 |
18 |
18 |
8 |
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1000BASE-T/1000BASE-X combo uplinks |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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SFP-only uplink ports |
No SFP-only uplinks listed |
No SFP-only uplinks listed |
No SFP-only uplinks listed |
No SFP-only uplinks listed |
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PoE power budget |
No PoE budget listed |
No PoE budget listed |
No PoE budget listed |
No PoE budget listed |
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Conformal coating |
No conformal coating listed |
Yes |
No conformal coating listed |
No conformal coating listed |
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FPGA data path |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
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Layer 2 NAT support |
Not an IE3105 variant |
Not an IE3105 variant |
IE3105 uplink ports only |
Not an IE3105 variant |
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Power consumption |
36.7 W |
36.7 W |
36.7 W |
17.7 W |
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MTBF |
642050 hours |
777450 hours |
642050 hours |
971800 hours |
- In an IE-3100-18T2C-E vs IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E comparison, the port count, combo uplinks, license tier, and 36.7 W power value match; the confirmed difference is conformal coating.
- The IE-3100-18T2C-E vs IE-3105-18T2C-E difference is the feature boundary because IE-3105-18T2C-E adds the Cisco-listed FPGA data path and IE3105 Layer 2 NAT scope.
- For an IE-3100-18T2C-E vs IE-3100-8T2C-E comparison, the decision is copper density: IE-3100-18T2C-E has 18 RJ45 downlinks and 20 total ports, while IE-3100-8T2C-E has 8 RJ45 downlinks and 10 total ports.
- Buyers deciding which model to choose should lock the need for conformal coating, IE3105 functions, and access-port count before treating these Network Essentials IE3100 PIDs as substitutes.
Selection Guide
1. Select the standard 18T2C profile
Choose IE-3100-18T2C-E when the BOM requires 18 Gigabit copper downlinks, two 1GE combo uplinks, Network Essentials, and no PoE power budget.
2. Move to the coated 18T2C PID when needed
Use IE-3100-18T2C-CC-E only when the same 20-port layout must ship with Cisco-listed conformal coating.
3. Keep IE3105 requirements separate
Select IE-3105-18T2C-E when the deployment specifically requires the IE3105 FPGA data path and Layer 2 NAT on the documented uplink interfaces.
4. Reduce port count only for smaller cabinets
Move to IE-3100-8T2C-E when eight RJ45 downlinks are enough and the project still needs two 1GE combo uplinks with Network Essentials.
Ordering Checklist
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Review area |
Required confirmation |
Procurement risk |
|---|---|---|
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Exact Cisco PID |
IE-3100-18T2C-E with Network Essentials |
Prevents accidental substitution with the coated 18T2C-CC-E or IE3105 18T2C line |
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Endpoint count |
18 x 10/100/1000 RJ45 downlink ports |
Avoids under-ordering an 8-port IE3100 model for a higher-density cabinet |
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Powered-device plan |
No PoE budget listed for this non-PoE model |
Keeps cameras, access points, or phones that need PoE from being assigned to the wrong switch |
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Uplink media |
Two 1000BASE-T/1000BASE-X combo uplinks |
Confirms whether the order needs RJ45 uplink cabling, rugged SFP optics, or both |
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Power design |
Dual DC inputs with 12V to 48V nominal range and 36.7 W consumption |
Aligns the switch with the selected industrial power supply and enclosure wiring |
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Variant boundary |
No conformal coating and no IE3105 FPGA data path on this PID |
Stops coated-environment or L2NAT requirements from being hidden in a standard 18T2C order |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
|---|---|
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PWR-IE50W-AC= |
Cisco Industrial Ethernet 50 W AC power supply option for IE deployments |
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PWR-IE50W-AC-L= |
Cisco Industrial Ethernet 50 W AC low-profile power supply option |
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PWR-IE65W-PC-DC= |
Cisco Industrial Ethernet 65 W DC power supply option |
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PWR-IE65W-PC-AC= |
Cisco Industrial Ethernet 65 W AC power supply option |
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GLC-SX-MM-RGD= |
Cisco rugged 1000BASE-SX SFP listed for IE3100 SFP support |
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GLC-LX-SM-RGD= |
Cisco rugged 1000BASE-LX/LH SFP listed for IE3100 SFP support |
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GLC-ZX-SM-RGD= |
Cisco rugged 1000BASE-ZX SFP listed for IE3100 SFP support |
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SD-IE-16GB= |
Cisco IE 16 GB SD card option for industrial Ethernet switches |
IE-3100-18T2C-E Front Panel Overview
The illustrations in this section provide an overview of the variety of components available on the various switch models in this product family. Not all models are illustrated.|
Number |
Feature |
Number |
Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
Dual-media SFP port LEDs |
6 |
Express Setup LED |
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2 |
Dual-media copper port LEDs |
7 |
System LED |
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3 |
1000BASE-T port LEDs |
8 |
Alarm input LEDs |
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4 |
Power connector LED |
9 |
Alarm output LED |
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5 |
Management console LED |
– |
– |
Specifications
Packaging weight and dimensions included:| Weight | 2.79 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 24 × 22 × 17 cm |
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKU | IE-3100-18T2C-E | Product family | Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series |
| Product type | Industrial Ethernet switch | Network license | Network Essentials |
| Total ports | 20 Gigabit Ethernet ports | RJ45 copper downlinks | 18 x 10/100/1000 ports |
| Combo uplink ports | 2 x 1000BASE-T/1000BASE-X ports | PoE budget | Not applicable for this non-PoE model |
| Conformal coating | No conformal coating listed for this PID | FPGA data path | No |
| Layer 2 NAT support | Not an IE3105 variant | Power input | Dual DC inputs |
| Nominal input voltage | 12V to 48V | Absolute input voltage | 9.6V to 60V |
| Maximum current at 12V | 4.2A | Maximum current at 24V | 2.6A |
| Maximum current at 48V | 1.3A | Power consumption | 36.7 W |
| Forwarding rate | 29.76 Mpps | Forwarding bandwidth | 20 Gbps |
| DRAM | 4 GB | User-accessible flash | 1.5 GB |
| SD card capacity | 1 GB, 4 GB, or 16 GB optional SD card | Unicast MAC addresses | 8000 |
| VLAN scale | 256 VLANs | IGMP multicast groups | 512 |
| STP instances | 128 | IPv4 indirect routes | 2000 |
| Console ports | 1 RS-232 via RJ45 and 1 micro USB | Alarm I/O | 2 dry-contact alarm inputs and 1 alarm output |
| Mounting | DIN rail | Operating system | Cisco IOS XE |
| Operating temperature | -40C to 75C in blower-equipped cabinet | Storage temperature | -40C to 85C |
| Relative humidity | 5% to 95% noncondensing | Operating altitude | Up to 15000 ft with no temperature derating |
| Dimensions | 5.00 x 4.30 x 5.08 in. / 12.70 x 10.92 x 12.90 cm | Weight | 2.9 lb / 1.32 kg |
| Ingress protection | IP30 | MTBF | 642050 hours |
| Industrial protocol support | EtherNet/IP CIP, Modbus, SCADA, GOOSE, and PROFINET MRP | Management | Cisco Catalyst Center, WebUI, CLI, SNMP, and open APIs |
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