IE-3100-8P2C-E – 8xGE PoE/PoE+ Ports – 2xGE Combo Uplinks – 240W PoE Budget
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IE-3100-8P2C-E Description
IE-3100-8P2C-E is a Cisco Catalyst IE3100 Rugged Series industrial Ethernet switch for compact industrial edge cabinets that need PoE access ports and flexible Gigabit uplinks. This Network Essentials model provides eight 1000BASE-T PoE/PoE+ RJ45 downlink ports, two 1000BASE-T/1000BASE-X dual-media combo uplinks, a 240 W default PoE budget, dual DC power inputs, and Cisco IOS XE PoE support from release 17.15.1, making it a DIN-rail access switch for powered endpoints in space-constrained industrial networks.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
IE-3100-8P2C-E |
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Product type |
Industrial Ethernet switch |
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Network license |
Network Essentials |
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Total ports |
10 |
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PoE copper downlink ports |
8 x 1000BASE-T PoE/PoE+ RJ-45 ports |
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Combo uplink ports |
2 x 1000BASE-T/1000BASE-X dual-media ports |
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Default PoE budget |
240 W |
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PoE output note |
Up to 30 W PoE+ output on all 8 downlink ports |
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Power inputs |
Dual DC inputs |
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Input voltage range |
12 to 54 VDC nominal |
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Power consumption |
26 W excluding PoE load |
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Minimum PoE software support |
Cisco IOS XE 17.15.1 |
Product Performance
Key Features
IE-3100-8P2C-E keeps the compact IE3100 fixed form factor while adding PoE/PoE+ on all eight copper downlinks, so it fits industrial access cabinets that must power edge devices directly.
The two uplinks are dual-media 1000BASE-T/1000BASE-X ports, which means the quote should specify whether each uplink will use RJ-45 copper or 1GE SFP fiber.
Cisco maps this exact PID to Network Essentials, so the E suffix should stay tied to the requested software tier during sourcing and substitution checks.
Cisco release notes state that IE3100 PoE support for IE-3100-8P2C-E starts with Cisco IOS XE 17.15.1, making software baseline review part of the powered-port purchase.
The switch uses dual DC inputs and Cisco notes that the complete switch and PoE load must remain within the installed power supply wattage.
Cisco documents DIN-rail mounting, wide temperature ranges, alarm I/O, and industrial protocol support for the IE3100 family, so enclosure and control-network requirements should be checked with the hardware order.
Application Scenarios
IE-3100-8P2C-E fits machine-area or transportation cabinets where cameras, phones, access points, sensors, or controllers need Gigabit copper connectivity with PoE/PoE+ power from the switch.
Choose this SKU when the same switch may use RJ-45 uplinks in one site and 1GE SFP uplinks in another, because Cisco lists two dual-media combo uplink ports on the 8P2C-E model.
Use this model when a compact IE3100 access refresh needs Network Essentials and eight powered downlinks; move away from it when the design requires 4PPoE endpoint classes or more than eight copper access ports.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
IE-3100-8P2C-E |
IE-3100-6P2U2C-E | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
10 |
10 |
6 |
10 |
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Copper downlink ports |
8 x 1000BASE-T PoE/PoE+ |
8 x 1000BASE-T |
4 x 1000BASE-T PoE/PoE+ |
6 x 1000BASE-T PoE/PoE+ plus 2 x 4PPoE |
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Gigabit combo uplink ports |
2 |
2 |
No combo uplinks; 2 SFP uplinks |
2 |
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1GE SFP-only uplink ports |
No SFP-only uplinks |
No SFP-only uplinks |
2 |
No SFP-only uplinks |
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Default PoE budget |
240 W |
No PoE ports |
120 W |
240 W |
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PoE output class |
Up to 30 W PoE+ on 8 downlinks |
No PoE output |
Up to 30 W PoE+ on 4 downlinks |
Up to 30 W PoE+ on 6 downlinks plus up to 90 W 4PPoE on 2 downlinks |
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Nominal input range |
12 to 54 VDC |
12 to 48 VDC |
12 to 54 VDC |
12 to 54 VDC |
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Power consumption |
26 W excluding PoE load |
17.7 W |
22.5 W excluding PoE load |
26 W excluding PoE load |
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DRAM |
4 GB |
4 GB |
4 GB |
4 GB |
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DIN-rail weight |
2.3 lb / 1.04 kg |
1.9 lb / 0.86 kg |
2.0 lb / 0.91 kg |
2.3 lb / 1.04 kg |
- In an IE-3100-8P2C-E vs IE-3100-8T2C-E comparison, the port count and combo-uplink count match, but IE-3100-8P2C-E adds eight PoE/PoE+ downlinks and a 240 W PoE budget.
- The IE-3100-8P2C-E vs IE-3100-4P2S-E difference is powered-port count and uplink media: IE-3100-8P2C-E has eight powered copper downlinks with combo uplinks, while IE-3100-4P2S-E has four powered downlinks and two SFP-only uplinks.
- For IE-3100-8P2C-E vs IE-3100-6P2U2C-E comparison work, the key order split is 8 PoE/PoE+ ports versus a mixed six PoE/PoE+ plus two 4PPoE powered-port design.
- Buyers deciding which model to choose should lock the powered endpoint class, uplink media, PoE budget, and DC input range before treating these IE3100 PIDs as interchangeable.
Selection Guide
1. Choose it for eight PoE+ access ports
Choose IE-3100-8P2C-E when the BOM requires a compact IE3100 switch with eight Gigabit PoE/PoE+ copper downlinks and two 1GE combo uplinks.
2. Keep 8T2C only for non-powered access
Move to IE-3100-8T2C-E only when the same 8 copper plus 2 combo uplink layout is needed without PoE power on the downlink ports.
3. Use 6P2U2C for 4PPoE endpoints
Select IE-3100-6P2U2C-E when the design needs two 4PPoE downlinks, because IE-3100-8P2C-E is documented for PoE/PoE+ output on all eight powered ports.
4. Verify the PoE software and power source
Confirm Cisco IOS XE 17.15.1 or later for PoE support and size the external DC power supplies against the switch load plus the planned PoE budget.
PoE Power Planning
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Planning item |
Cisco-confirmed value |
Procurement check |
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PoE-capable ports |
8 x 1000BASE-T PoE/PoE+ downlinks |
Match endpoint count to the eight powered copper ports |
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Documented PoE budget |
240 W |
Keep the powered endpoint worksheet within the Cisco-listed budget |
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Per-port PoE+ output |
Up to 30 W on all 8 downlink ports |
Check endpoint class before assuming 4PPoE support |
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Software support baseline |
Cisco IOS XE 17.15.1 and later |
Review the staged image before relying on PoE operation |
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Input voltage range |
12 to 54 VDC nominal; 9.6 to 60 VDC absolute |
Confirm the plant power feed and power-supply output before installation |
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Power supply sizing rule |
Switch and PoE load must fit within the installed supply wattage |
Choose a Cisco IE power supply with enough headroom for the planned load |
Ordering Checklist
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Review area |
Required confirmation |
Procurement risk |
|---|---|---|
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Exact Cisco PID |
IE-3100-8P2C-E with Network Essentials |
Prevents replacement by the non-PoE 8T2C model or the 4PPoE 6P2U2C model |
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Powered endpoint count |
8 PoE/PoE+ copper downlinks and 240 W PoE budget |
Stops camera, access point, sensor, or phone load from exceeding the confirmed switch profile |
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4PPoE requirement |
IE-3100-8P2C-E is PoE/PoE+; 4PPoE is listed on IE-3100-6P2U2C-E |
Keeps high-power endpoint needs from being assigned to the wrong IE3100 PID |
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Uplink media |
2 dual-media 1000BASE-T/1000BASE-X combo uplinks |
Avoids quoting SFP-only or copper-only uplink assumptions |
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Power architecture |
Dual DC inputs and 12 to 54 VDC nominal input range |
Aligns the switch with the external power supply and wiring design |
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Software baseline |
Cisco IOS XE 17.15.1 or later for IE3100 PoE support |
Prevents a powered-port deployment from being staged on an unsupported image |
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Enclosure fit |
DIN rail mounting, 2.3 lb weight, and hardware-guide dimensions |
Reduces mechanical risk in compact industrial cabinets |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
|---|---|
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PWR-IE65W-PC-AC= |
65 W AC DIN-rail power supply option with PoE/PoE+ support |
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PWR-IE65W-PC-DC= |
65 W DC DIN-rail power supply option with PoE/PoE+ support |
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PWR-IE170W-PC-AC= |
170 W AC DIN-rail power supply option with PoE/PoE+ support |
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PWR-IE240W-PCAC-L= |
240 W AC DIN-rail power supply option with PoE/PoE+ support |
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PWR-IE240W-AC-IEC= |
240 W AC DIN-rail power supply option with PoE/PoE+ support |
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PWR-IE400W-AC-IEC= |
400 W AC DIN-rail power supply option with PoE/PoE+ support |
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PWR-IE480W-PCAC-L= |
480 W AC DIN-rail power supply option with PoE/PoE+ support |
IE-3100-8P2C-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 |
10 |
PoE Status LED Note This LED is present in PoE models only. |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | IE-3100-8P2C-E | Product type | Industrial Ethernet switch |
| Network license | Network Essentials | Total ports | 10 |
| PoE copper downlink ports | 8 x 1000BASE-T PoE/PoE+ RJ-45 ports | Combo uplink ports | 2 x 1000BASE-T/1000BASE-X dual-media ports |
| Default PoE budget | 240 W | PoE output | Up to 30 W PoE+ output on all 8 downlink ports |
| Minimum PoE software support | Cisco IOS XE 17.15.1 | Operating system family | Cisco IOS XE |
| Power inputs | Dual DC inputs | Nominal input range | 12 to 54 VDC |
| Absolute input range | 9.6 to 60 VDC | Maximum input current | 7.0 A in hardware installation guide |
| Normal-operation current | 6.1 A at 12V; 7.5 A at 24V; 5.8 A at 54V | Inrush current | 80 A for 1 ms at 12V, 24V, or 48V input |
| Power consumption | 26 W excluding connected powered-device load | 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 | VLANs | 256 |
| IGMP multicast groups | 512 | STP instances | 128 |
| Console ports | 1 RS-232 via RJ-45 and 1 micro USB | Alarm interfaces | 2 dry-contact alarm inputs and 1 alarm output |
| Operating temperature | -40C to 75C in blower-equipped cabinet; -40C to 70C in vented cabinet; -40C to 60C in sealed 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 3.00 x 5.12 in. / 12.70 x 7.62 x 13.00 cm | Weight | 2.3 lb / 1.04 kg |
| Mounting | DIN rail | MTBF | 682250 hours |
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