IE-3300-8U2X-E – 8x1G 4PPoE Ports – 2x10G SFP+ Uplinks – 480W PoE Budget

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IE-3300-8U2X-E Description

The IE-3300-8U2X-E brings the Catalyst IE3300 line's highest power class to the Network Essentials tier: a fanless modular DIN rail switch whose 8 Gigabit copper downlinks negotiate 4PPoE (802.3bt Type 3) under a system budget that reaches 480W with an expansion module, all backhauled over 2x 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks. Its perpetual Essentials license concentrates on the Layer 2 duties of a powered industrial edge - REP and Fast REP rings, MRP, PROFINET and EtherNet/IP (CIP), IGMP snooping for camera multicast, L2NAT on downlinks, MACsec-128, and IOx edge compute - while heavy routing and segmentation stay upstream, and the perpetual IE3300-NW-A= license can raise the installed unit to the full Advantage set whenever those duties move down. Dual 9.6-60VDC feeds, PTP Default Profile on this 10G base, a -40°C to +70°C vented envelope, and substation, rail, and Class I Div 2 approvals complete a high-power access node for cost-controlled OT builds.

Quick Specs

Parameter

Specification

Product ID

IE-3300-8U2X-E

Downlink ports

8x 10/100/1000M RJ45, 4PPoE (802.3bt Type 3)

Uplink ports

2x 1G/10G SFP+

PoE power budget

Up to 480W including expansion module

Network license

Network Essentials (perpetual)

Expansion

1x IEM-3300 bay, up to 24 GE + 2x10G system ports

Forwarding

Line rate on all ports and packet sizes

Unicast MAC addresses

16K

Input power

Dual DC inputs, 9.6-60VDC (48V PoE, 54V PoE+/4PPoE)

Power consumption

42W (excluding PoE output)

Operating temperature

-40°C to +70°C (40 LFM vented enclosure)

Alarm and console

2 alarm in / 1 alarm out; RJ-45 + USB Mini-B console

Mounting

DIN rail

Product Performance

Maximum System PoE Budget
Maximum Uplink Port Speed
Maximum GE Ports With Expansion

Key Features

Bt-Class Power Without The Routing Bill

Type 3 endpoints – heated PTZ housings, Wi-Fi 6 access points, high-draw sensors – get their power here while the license spend stays at the Essentials tier appropriate for a Layer 2 edge.

Camera-Grade Multicast Handling

IGMP snooping and QoS in the base license keep multicast video from powered cameras flowing cleanly to upstream routers, which is the common consumption model when routing lives at distribution.

Ring Resilience Included

REP, Fast REP with zero-touch provisioning, and PROFINET-MRP come standard, closing resilient loops between powered cabinets without any license upgrade.

License Headroom On Demand

IE3300-NW-A= converts this unit in place to Network Advantage – OSPF/BGP/EIGRP, VRF-lite, PIM multicast, MACsec-256 – so the 480W hardware never has to be repurchased to gain routing.

10G Base Boundaries

This base runs PTP Default Profile only, omits L2NAT on the uplink pair, and the Type 4 path via IEM-3300-4MU= carries no PTP; plan timing and translation placement accordingly.

Regulated-Site Coverage

IEC 62443, IEEE 1613/IEC 61850-3, EN50121/EN50155 rail, NEMA TS 2, DNV marine, and Class I Div 2 approvals let one PID power edges in plants, corridors, substup yards, and vessels.

Application Scenarios

High-Power L2 Camera Strings

Deployed in surveillance cabinets whose bt-class cameras stream to upstream recorders through IGMP-snooped Layer 2 paths, with the 10G uplinks absorbing the aggregate video load.

Powered Ring Cabinets

Placed as REP or MRP ring members that also power access points and sensors, keeping ring transport and endpoint power in one DIN unit per cabinet.

Warehouse Wireless Power Zones

Installed across distribution centers to feed 802.3bt access points at ceiling height while the enterprise handles routing and segmentation at the aggregation layer.

Product Comparison

Parameter

IE-3300-8U2X-E

IE-3300-8U2X-A

IE-3300-8T2X-E

Downlink ports

8x GE copper, 4PPoE (802.3bt Type 3)

8x GE copper, 4PPoE (802.3bt Type 3)

8x GE copper

Uplink ports

2x 1G/10G SFP+

2x 1G/10G SFP+

2x 1G/10G SFP+

Network license

Network Essentials

Network Advantage

Network Essentials

PoE power budget

Up to 480W including module

Up to 480W including module

Not a PoE switch (data only)

Routing and segmentation

Static and inter-VLAN routing

OSPF/BGP/EIGRP, VRF-lite, PIM multicast

Static and inter-VLAN routing

MACsec

MACsec-128

MACsec-256

MACsec-128

Power consumption

42W

42W

28W

MTBF

436,034 hours (predicted)

436,034 hours (predicted)

463,629 hours (predicted)

  • IE-3300-8U2X-E and IE-3300-8U2X-A are one hardware platform with two price points: the -A front-loads dynamic routing, VRF-lite, PIM multicast, and MACsec-256, while this -E covers the same 480W powered edge for Layer 2 designs and takes the perpetual IE3300-NW-A= upgrade in place when routing responsibilities arrive.
  • IE-3300-8T2X-E shares this PID’s license tier and 10G uplinks but carries no PoE circuitry at 28W draw, so the powered-endpoint list is the entire distinction – remove the cameras and access points and the cheaper 8T2X-E does the identical transport job.
  • For deciding which SKU to order, screen power first (bt endpoints require the 8U2X hardware), then license timing: day-one routing or 256-bit MACsec justifies IE-3300-8U2X-A, while upstream-routed designs start on IE-3300-8U2X-E and defer the difference.

Selection Guide

1. The Essentials Fit For Powered Edges

When segmentation, dynamic routing, and multicast routing terminate at distribution and the cabinet’s role is powering endpoints and moving Layer 2 traffic fast, this license tier is the whole requirement – the 480W and 10G hardware are identical across the pair.

2. Upgrade Triggers, Not Hardware Swaps

Watch for the design moments that demand OSPF/BGP at the cabinet, VRF-lite termination, PIM routing, or MACsec-256 on exposed runs; each is delivered by IE3300-NW-A= on the installed base, so plan the license line rather than a forklift.

3. Type 4 And Timing Placement

Endpoints above Type 3 need the IEM-3300-4MU= module path (Type 4 on four 2.5G ports, no PTP on the module), and any C37.238 Power Profile requirement moves the whole design to GE-uplink IE3300 bases.

4. Data-Only Cabinets Step Down

A cabinet with no powered devices takes IE-3300-8T2X-E at lower draw and cost; buying 480W of PoE capability for a data-only role wastes both the supply class and the PID premium.

PoE Power Planning

Planning Item

Value or Check

PoE standards

IEEE 802.3af/at and 802.3bt Type 3 on 8 downlinks; 802.3bt Type 4 via IEM-3300-4MU= module ports

PoE power budget

Up to 480W system budget including expansion module

Port configurations

Up to 24 PoE/PoE+ ports with module, or 8x bt Type 3, or 4x bt Type 4 (4MU)

Input voltage for PoE

48VDC for PoE; 54VDC for PoE+ and 4PPoE

Supply sizing rule

Switch consumption (42W) plus active PoE budget must stay within the external supply wattage

Supply pairing

PWR-IE480W-PCAC-L= covers the full budget; 170W/240W units serve partial loads; verify hazardous-location certification per site

Ordering Checklist

Check Item

What to Confirm

Why It Matters

Full-budget supply

Order PWR-IE480W-PCAC-L= (or an adequate certified supply) when the 480W system budget will be used.

Undersized supplies shed PoE load at peak draw, appearing as endpoint reboots in the field.

54V for bt classes

Wire 54VDC input for PoE+ and 4PPoE operation.

A 48V feed limits ports to basic PoE and starves bt endpoints.

License PID on upgrades

Use IE3300-NW-A= when raising an installed unit to Network Advantage.

Ordering a new -A switch instead of the license doubles hardware spend for a feature change.

Type 4 module path

Add IEM-3300-4MU= for 802.3bt Type 4 endpoints and keep timing devices off its ports.

Type 4 exists only on the 4MU ports, and the module does not support PTP.

Corrosion-test status

Note pending salt-fog and mixed-gas approvals on 10G variants for corrosive-site specs.

A specification requiring those certificates today may need GE-uplink bases.

Classified-area parts

Avoid -L supplies in Class I Div 2 / Zone 2 areas and plan the required enclosure.

IP20 uncertified supplies fail acceptance in classified zones.

Optional Add-ons

Model

Description

IE3300-NW-A=

Network Advantage upgrade license for IE3300, perpetual (in-place upgrade from Network Essentials)

IEM-3300-4MU=

4x 1GE/2.5G copper expansion module with 802.3bt Type 4 PoE

IEM-3300-8P=

8x GE PoE/PoE+ expansion module

IEM-3300-16P=

16x GE PoE/PoE+ expansion module

PWR-IE480W-PCAC-L=

480W PoE-capable DIN rail power supply, AC input, IP20 light-duty variant

PWR-IE240W-PCAC-L=

240W PoE-capable DIN rail power supply, AC input, IP20 light-duty variant

SFP-10G-SR=

10GBASE-SR SFP+, multimode, 400 m

SFP-10G-LR=

10GBASE-LR SFP+, single-mode, 10 km

SD-IE-16GB=

16GB SD card for configuration and SwapDrive replacement

STK-RACK-DINRAIL=

19-inch rack mount kit for DIN rail switches

IE-3300-8U2X-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.

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

Parameter Specification Parameter Specification
Product ID IE-3300-8U2X-E Network license Network Essentials, perpetual; in-place upgrade via IE3300-NW-A=
Downlink ports 8x 10/100/1000M RJ45, 4PPoE (802.3bt Type 3) Uplink ports 2x 1G/10G SFP+
PoE power budget Up to 480W including expansion module; up to 24 PoE/PoE+, 8x Type 3, or 4x Type 4 ports (4MU) PoE input requirement 48VDC for PoE; 54VDC for PoE+ and 4PPoE
Expansion 1x IEM-3300 bay; up to 24 GE + 2x10G system ports Forwarding Line rate, all ports and packet sizes; 8 egress queues
MAC / routes 16K MAC; 3000 IPv4 + 512 IPv6 indirect routes (route scale requires Network Advantage) VLANs / ACL 256 VLANs; 128 STP instances; 3K ACL entries
Memory 4 GB DRAM; 1.5 GB user flash; optional 4/16 GB SD Jumbo frames 8996 bytes
Essentials features L2 switching, REP/Fast REP/REP ZTP, MRP, PROFINET, CIP, IGMP snooping, QoS, static and inter-VLAN routing, L2NAT (not on 10G uplink ports), MACsec-128, FIPS 140-2, IOx (Cyber Vision, Secure Equipment Access) Advantage adds (via upgrade) OSPF/BGP/RIP/ISIS/EIGRP, PBR, VRRP/HSRP, BFD, VRF-lite, MACsec-256, PIM multicast routing
PTP timing IEEE 1588 PTPv2, Default Profile only on this 10G base; no PTP on IEM-3300-4MU ports Management WebUI, Cisco Catalyst Center, SNMP/NETCONF/RESTCONF/YANG, Full Flexible NetFlow
Input power Dual redundant DC, 9.6-60VDC; 10.5A max Power consumption 42W, excluding PoE output
Compatible DIN rail supplies PoE-capable 65W/170W/240W/480W external units, ordered separately Alarms / console 2 alarm in, 1 alarm out; RS-232 RJ-45 + USB Mini-B console; optional USB storage
Operating temperature -40°C to +70°C vented; +60°C sealed; +75°C at 200 LFM; +85°C type-tested 16 h Altitude / humidity To 15,000 ft; 5-95% non-condensing; storage -40°C to +85°C
Dimensions (H x W x D) 6 x 4.4 x 5.3 in (15.2 x 11.2 x 13.5 cm) Weight / MTBF 4.5 lbs (2.0 kg); 436,034 hours (predicted)
Industrial compliance IEC 62443-4-1/-4-2, IEEE 1613, EN/IEC 61850-3, ODVA CIP, NEMA TS 2-2016, AREMA C&S 11/19, DNV Marine, EN50121/EN50155, IP30; corrosion approvals pending on 10G variants Safety / hazloc UL/CSA 60950-1, 62368-1, 61010-2-201; UL121201/CSA 213 Class I Div 2 A-D; Class I Zone 2 ATEX/IECEx (cabinet required)
Warranty 5-year limited hardware warranty (all IE3300 PIDs and IE power supplies) Cooling Fanless, convection-cooled

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Questions & Answers

  • What is Cisco IE-3300-8U2X-E?

    Cisco IE-3300-8U2X-E is a rugged modular industrial switch with 8 Gigabit PoE-capable copper ports, 2 10G SFP+ uplinks, and Network Essentials licensing. It is designed for industrial edge deployments that need fast uplinks without defaulting to Network Advantage.
  • Who should choose IE-3300-8U2X-E?

    Choose IE-3300-8U2X-E for industrial cabinets that need powered devices and 10G uplinks, but where Network Essentials covers the software requirement. It is a practical choice for high-bandwidth access without buying the Advantage SKU first.
  • How does IE-3300-8U2X-E compare with IE-3300-8U2X-A?

    IE-3300-8U2X-E and IE-3300-8U2X-A share the same key port profile, but the E model has Network Essentials by default and the A model has Network Advantage. The decision is mainly about software features, not port count.
  • Can IE-3300-8U2X-E power industrial cameras or Wi-Fi 6 access points?

    Yes, IE-3300-8U2X-E can support powered industrial endpoints when the correct power supply and PoE budget are planned. The model is commonly relevant where cameras, access points, and other field devices share the same rugged switch.
  • What uplink speed does IE-3300-8U2X-E support?

    IE-3300-8U2X-E provides 2 10G SFP+ uplinks. This is useful when the switch aggregates high-volume industrial video, wireless, or machine traffic back to a distribution layer.
  • Can IE-3300-8U2X-E use IE3300 expansion modules?

    Yes. IE-3300-8U2X-E supports compatible IE3300 expansion modules so the base system can add more copper, PoE, fiber, or multigigabit capacity. The module and power design should be reviewed together.
  • Is IE-3300-8U2X-E enough for Layer 3 industrial access?

    It can cover many industrial access needs under Network Essentials, but advanced routing or policy requirements may require Network Advantage. If those features are known from day one, IE-3300-8U2X-A is simpler to order.
  • When is IE-3300-8U2X-E not the best fit?

    IE-3300-8U2X-E is not the best fit when the site does not need PoE, does not need 10G uplinks, or requires 24 fixed access ports in a rackmount rugged switch. A data-only IE3400 or an IE9320 model may fit better.

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