IE-3300-8U2X-A – 8x1G 4PPoE Copper Ports – 2x1G/10G SFP Uplinks – Network Advantage

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IE-3300-8U2X-A Description

IE-3300-8U2X-A is a Cisco Catalyst IE3300 modular industrial Ethernet switch with Network Advantage, eight 4PPoE Type 3 copper ports, and two 1G/10G SFP-based uplinks. It is used in DIN-rail cabinets where higher endpoint power, expansion support, and 10G-capable uplinks are required together.

The order should stay on IE-3300-8U2X-A when the 8U2X hardware is correct and the BOM calls for Network Advantage. IE-3300-8U2X-E keeps the same port and PoE profile with Network Essentials, IE-3300-8T2X-A removes powered access, and IE-3300-8P2S-A shifts to PoE/PoE+ with GE SFP uplinks.

Before ordering, confirm the 4PPoE load, 480 W power budget, 54 VDC requirement, SFP/SFP+ optic plan, expansion module needs, stock, price, warranty, shipping, and lead time. Layer23-Switch can help verify compatibility and shipment details for the exact Cisco PID.

Quick Specs

Parameter

Specification

Product ID

IE-3300-8U2X-A

Product family

Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series

Product type

Modular industrial Ethernet switch

Default network license

Network Advantage

Total base ports

10

4PPoE copper ports

8 x 10/100/1000 4PPoE Type 3

Fiber uplink ports

2 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP-based ports

PoE power budget

Up to 480W including expansion module

PoE voltage requirement

54VDC for PoE+ / 4PPoE

Expansion support

One IE3300 expansion module

Power input design

Dual DC power inputs

Operating system

Cisco IOS XE

Mounting

DIN rail

Product Performance

Base Port Count
PoE Budget
MAC Address Capacity

Key Features

Advantage tier tied to the base PID

The -A suffix matters because Cisco maps IE-3300-8U2X-A to Network Advantage, so license-tier approval should happen at the base switch SKU rather than after staging.

Powered copper without changing uplink class

This model keeps the 8U2X layout of eight 4PPoE Type 3 copper ports and two 1/10G SFP-based uplinks, which keeps the powered-access decision separate from the fiber speed decision.

480W budget depends on the system plan

Cisco lists the 8U2X PoE budget at up to 480W including expansion module, so endpoint count, expansion choice, and power-supply wattage should be reviewed together.

One expansion module boundary

The IE3300 expansion design allows one attached module, which prevents a BOM from assuming multiple side modules or a hot-swap expansion procedure.

DC input must match powered ports

The switch family uses DC input, and Cisco calls out 54VDC for PoE+ / 4PPoE operation, making the DIN-rail power source a selection item for this model.

Industrial switch operating context

DIN-rail mounting, Cisco IOS XE, and documented industrial temperature ranges place this SKU in compact OT cabinets rather than standard enterprise wiring closets.

Application Scenarios

High-power field-device aggregation

IE-3300-8U2X-A fits cabinets that aggregate powered cameras, access points, sensors, or other field devices while handing traffic upstream over 1G or 10G SFP-based fiber.

Network Advantage standard builds

The SKU is appropriate when the project standard already calls for Network Advantage features and the buyer wants the license tier reflected in the hardware PID.

Modular PoE refresh

Use the 8U2X-A profile for IE3300 refreshes that may add one Cisco-listed expansion module later, with the PoE budget and module type reviewed before the final order is released.

Product Comparison

Parameter

IE-3300-8U2X-A

IE-3300-8U2X-E

IE-3300-8T2X-A

IE-3300-8P2S-A

Product family

Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series

Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series

Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series

Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series

Product type

Modular industrial Ethernet switch

Modular industrial Ethernet switch

Modular industrial Ethernet switch

Modular industrial Ethernet switch

Default network license

Network Advantage

Network Essentials

Network Advantage

Network Advantage

Total base ports

10

10

10

10

Copper access ports

8 x 10/100/1000 4PPoE Type 3

8 x 10/100/1000 4PPoE Type 3

8 x 10/100/1000 RJ45 non-PoE

8 x 10/100/1000 PoE/PoE+

Fiber uplink ports

2 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP-based ports

2 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP-based ports

2 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP-based ports

2 x 100/1000 SFP-based ports

PoE budget

Up to 480W including expansion module

Up to 480W including expansion module

Not applicable for 8T2X

240W base or 360W with module

Expansion module support

One IE3300 expansion module

One IE3300 expansion module

One IE3300 expansion module

One IE3300 expansion module

Maximum system ports

Up to 26 with supported IE3300 expansion module

Up to 26 with supported IE3300 expansion module

Up to 26 with supported IE3300 expansion module

Up to 26 with supported IE3300 expansion module

PoE voltage requirement

54VDC for PoE+ / 4PPoE

54VDC for PoE+ / 4PPoE

Not applicable for non-PoE model

54VDC for PoE+

Mounting

DIN rail

DIN rail

DIN rail

DIN rail

  • In an IE-3300-8U2X-A vs IE-3300-8U2X-E comparison, the port and PoE layout remains 8 4PPoE copper ports plus 2 1/10G SFP-based uplinks; the confirmed difference is Network Advantage versus Network Essentials.
  • The IE-3300-8U2X-A vs IE-3300-8T2X-A difference is powered access, because IE-3300-8U2X-A carries the 4PPoE Type 3 copper profile and 480W PoE budget while IE-3300-8T2X-A is non-PoE.
  • For IE-3300-8U2X-A vs IE-3300-8P2S-A, the comparison should check uplink speed and powered-port class because IE-3300-8U2X-A uses 1/10G SFP-based uplinks with 4PPoE Type 3 ports, while IE-3300-8P2S-A uses 100/1000 SFP-based uplinks with PoE/PoE+.
  • The which model to choose review should start with the default license tier, then verify whether the design needs 4PPoE Type 3 access, 10G-capable SFP uplinks, and a 480W PoE system budget.

Selection Guide

1. Anchor the line item on Advantage

Choose IE-3300-8U2X-A when the order must include Network Advantage by default and the deployment also needs the 8U2X powered-port hardware.

2. Downgrade only when Essentials is approved

Move to IE-3300-8U2X-E only if the project accepts Network Essentials on the same 8U2X PoE and uplink layout.

3. Remove powered access before choosing 8T2X-A

Select IE-3300-8T2X-A only after confirming that powered endpoints are not part of the switch line item and the copper ports can remain non-PoE.

4. Keep the PoE budget tied to expansion

Verify the power source and expansion module together because the 480W budget is documented as an 8U2X system value that includes the module plan.

PoE Power Planning

Planning item

Cisco-confirmed value

Procurement check

Powered copper ports

8 x 10/100/1000 4PPoE Type 3 ports

Match endpoint power class before substituting a PoE+ or non-PoE IE3300 model

System PoE budget

Up to 480W including expansion module

Size the power supply and module together instead of treating the base switch as an isolated line item

PoE voltage requirement

54VDC for PoE+ / 4PPoE

Confirm the DIN-rail power source supports the required powered-port mode

Power supply wattage rule

Entire switch and PoE-port budget must stay within the selected power-supply wattage

Avoid endpoint power assumptions that exceed the documented power source

Ordering Checklist

Review area

What to verify

Why it changes the order

PID and license suffix

The order line is IE-3300-8U2X-A and the default tier is Network Advantage

Blocks an accidental move to IE-3300-8U2X-E when the feature baseline depends on Advantage

Powered endpoint class

The access requirement is 4PPoE Type 3 on eight Gigabit copper ports

Prevents using 8P2S PoE+ or 8T2X non-PoE hardware for endpoints that need the 8U2X profile

Fiber handoff

The uplinks must be 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP-based ports

Separates this SKU from 100/1000 SFP-based IE3300 alternatives

DC power source

PoE+ / 4PPoE operation is planned around 54VDC

Reduces commissioning risk when the switch is expected to power attached devices

Expansion decision

Only one Cisco-listed IE3300 expansion module is included or reserved

Keeps port count and PoE budget assumptions inside the supported modular design

Optics line items

SFP speed, reach, fiber type, and temperature class are confirmed from Cisco support data

Avoids a 10G uplink order with the wrong media or environmental rating

Management entitlement

Catalyst Center licensing is treated separately from the Network Advantage network tier

Prevents the base switch license from being confused with a management subscription

Optional Add-ons

Model

Description

IEM-3300-4MU=

IE3300 expansion module with 4 1GE/2.5G copper 4PPoE Type 4 ports

IEM-3300-8P=

IE3300 expansion module with 8 GE PoE/PoE+ copper ports

IEM-3300-16P=

IE3300 expansion module with 16 GE PoE/PoE+ copper ports

IEM-3300-8T=

IE3300 expansion module with 8 GE copper ports

IEM-3300-8S=

IE3300 expansion module with 8 GE SFP ports

IEM-3300-16T=

IE3300 expansion module with 16 GE copper ports

IEM-3300-6T2S=

IE3300 expansion module with 6 GE copper ports and 2 GE SFP ports

IEM-3300-14T2S=

IE3300 expansion module with 14 GE copper ports and 2 GE SFP ports

PWR-IE480W-PCAC-L=

Cisco 480W DIN rail power supply option with PoE/PoE+ support

SD-IE-16GB=

Cisco IE 16GB SD memory card

IE-3300-8U2X-A 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.

1

10/100/1000 Copper Ethernet ports (downlink ports)

7

Flash memory card slot

2

Power connector DC-B

8

SFP module slots (uplink ports)

3

Power connector DC-A

9

USB mini-Type B (console) port

4

Protective ground connection

10

RJ-45 console port

5

Alarm connector

11

USB mini-Type A port

6

10/100/1000 Copper Ethernet ports (downlink ports)

Specifications

Packaging weight and dimensions included:
Weight 3.81 kg
Dimensions 24 × 24 × 24 cm
Parameter Specification Parameter Specification
Brand Cisco Product family Cisco Catalyst IE3300 Rugged Series
Product ID IE-3300-8U2X-A Product type Modular industrial Ethernet switch
Default network license Network Advantage Operating system Cisco IOS XE
Total base ports 10 4PPoE copper ports 8 x 10/100/1000 4PPoE Type 3
Fiber uplink ports 2 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP-based ports PoE power budget Up to 480W including expansion module
PoE voltage requirement 54VDC for PoE+ / 4PPoE Power input design Dual DC power inputs
Expansion module limit One expansion module can be attached to a base system Expansion module hot swap Expansion modules are not hot swappable
Supported PoE expansion modules IEM-3300-4MU, IEM-3300-8P, IEM-3300-16P Supported non-PoE expansion modules IEM-3300-8T, IEM-3300-8S, IEM-3300-16T, IEM-3300-6T2S, IEM-3300-14T2S
Maximum system ports Up to 26 ports with supported IE3300 expansion module Power supply option PWR-IE480W-PCAC-L= 480W option supports PoE/PoE+
Power consumption 42W excluding PoE power Forwarding rate Line rate for all ports and all packet sizes
Queues 8 Unicast MAC addresses 16K
Active VLANs 256 Jumbo frames 8996 bytes
DRAM 4GB User-accessible flash 1.5GB
Removable storage USB and optional SD card Console ports RJ-45 console and USB mini-Type B console
Alarm interfaces 2 alarm inputs and 1 alarm output Mounting DIN rail
Operating temperature -40C to +70C in 40 LFM vented enclosure Sealed enclosure temperature -40C to +60C
Fan-equipped enclosure temperature -40C to +75C with minimum 200 LFM airflow Relative humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
MTBF 436034 hours Supported model family Cisco Catalyst IE-3300-8U2X Rugged Switch

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    The modularity is a key benefit. The high-speed uplinks were perfect for connecting this edge device back to our main plant network.

    Zachary Dunn
    Posted on 08/08/2024
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    Good product for the price point. It meets the harsh environmental specs required for our field operations.

Questions & Answers

  • What is Cisco IE-3300-8U2X-A used for?

    Cisco IE-3300-8U2X-A is used for industrial networks that need 8 Gigabit copper PoE-capable access ports, 2 10G SFP+ uplinks, modular expansion, and Network Advantage licensing. It is a strong fit for high-bandwidth industrial edge cabinets.
  • Does IE-3300-8U2X-A support high-power PoE?

    Yes. IE-3300-8U2X-A is the IE3300 10G-uplink PoE model and supports up to a 480W PoE budget in the supported system design. It is suitable for power-hungry industrial cameras, wireless access points, and other powered field devices.
  • What is the difference between IE-3300-8U2X-A and IE-3300-8U2X-E?

    The hardware profile is the same, but IE-3300-8U2X-A ships with Network Advantage while IE-3300-8U2X-E ships with Network Essentials. Choose the A model when advanced routing, segmentation, or policy features are part of the industrial design.
  • Why does IE-3300-8U2X-A have 10G uplinks?

    The 2 10G SFP+ uplinks help prevent the industrial access switch from becoming a bottleneck when cameras, Wi-Fi 6 access points, or multiple machine networks aggregate into the same cabinet. They are useful when 1G uplinks are too limiting.
  • Can IE-3300-8U2X-A be expanded beyond 10 ports?

    Yes. IE-3300-8U2X-A can be expanded with compatible IE3300 modules, allowing the system to grow beyond the base 8 copper ports and 2 10G uplinks. Expansion should be planned around PoE budget, media type, and cabinet width.
  • Is IE-3300-8U2X-A better than IE-3400-8P2S-E?

    IE-3300-8U2X-A is better when the design needs 10G SFP+ uplinks, higher-power PoE options, and Network Advantage. IE-3400-8P2S-E is better when 1G SFP uplinks and Network Essentials are enough.
  • What power input should be checked for IE-3300-8U2X-A?

    Check the DC power source and PoE requirements carefully. Cisco notes redundant DC input and higher voltage requirements for PoE+ or 4PPoE operation, so the power supply must be sized for both switch operation and endpoint load.
  • When is IE-3300-8U2X-A more than the site needs?

    IE-3300-8U2X-A may be more than the site needs when the network only requires data-only 1G access and no 10G uplinks. For simpler cabinets, IE-3400-8T2S-A may be enough; for fixed 24-port rackmount density, review the IE9320 models.

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